public research / meaning-guided layout

Can meaning change a layout?

This is a live research sketch from DesignKit. Pick a familiar page, compare a rules-only read with an AI model read, and see when the words are strong enough to influence the shape.

signal promising groups 3 lead Simple, transparent pricing connector Pro plan
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A page, read by meaning

Choose a scenario. The sketch looks for related pieces, proposes groups, and shows when the signal is strong enough to guide composition.

How the content relates

Rules-only read

The content has a clear enough signal to influence the layout.

promising
title Simple, transparent pricing 61 lead
data Free plan 43 lead
data Pro plan 59 lead
data Enterprise 47 lead
support Trusted by teams 45 lead
cta Start your free trial 57 lead
meta Common questions 34 lead
group split 0.155 neighbor fit 0.646 center pull 0.569 prompt fit 0.629 lead Simple, transparent pricing connector Pro plan
promising

The content has a clear enough signal to influence the layout.

suggested order Simple, transparent pricing -> Pro plan -> Start your free trial -> Enterprise -> Trusted by teams -> Free plan -> Common questions
lead Simple, transparent pricing, Pro plan, Start your free trial, Enterprise This group has the clearest pull. Let it set tone and hierarchy.
body Trusted by teams, Free plan These pieces read as close support. Keep them nearby and give them room.
support Common questions Useful context. Keep it reachable without crowding the lead.

Simple, transparent pricing is the strongest lead for this read.

Pro plan connects the strongest groups.

The groups are distinct enough to guide spacing and hierarchy.

Using local rules. Run the AI model read for a second opinion.

The map above is the visible argument. The relationships below show which content pairs pull hardest toward each other.

Relationship table

Which ideas belong together?

Rules-only read from local rules.

items
Simple, transparent pricing
Free plan
Pro plan
Enterprise
Trusted by teams
Start your free trial
Common questions
Simple, transparent pricing
1.00
0.49
0.60
0.44
0.33
0.67
0.51
Free plan
0.49
1.00
0.54
0.31
0.57
0.39
0.33
Pro plan
0.60
0.54
1.00
0.76
0.54
0.58
0.39
Enterprise
0.44
0.31
0.76
1.00
0.47
0.41
0.38
Trusted by teams
0.33
0.57
0.54
0.47
1.00
0.49
0.36
Start your free trial
0.67
0.39
0.58
0.41
0.49
1.00
0.37
Common questions
0.51
0.33
0.39
0.38
0.36
0.37
1.00

Strongest relationships

Pro plan with Enterprise
0.76
Simple, transparent pricing with Start your free trial
0.67
Simple, transparent pricing with Pro plan
0.60
Pro plan with Start your free trial
0.58
Free plan with Trusted by teams
0.57
Free plan with Pro plan
0.54
II

Can meaning improve a line break?

Same research question, smaller canvas. We keep every word in order and test whether sentence relationships help the paragraph breathe.

sentences 4 clauses 8 avg closeness 0.546 suggested width-only
width-only

The width-only layout already fits this paragraph well.

Sentence relationship shifts
related 0.51

The morning fog lifted slowly from the harbor, revealing masts and rigging in sharp silhouette.

We had planned to sail at dawn, but the wind betrayed us.

tight 0.77

We had planned to sail at dawn, but the wind betrayed us.

By noon the crew was restless, supplies were dwindling, and the barometer was falling.

weak 0.36

By noon the crew was restless, supplies were dwindling, and the barometer was falling.

Someone would have to decide whether to wait or abandon the crossing entirely.

Using local rules. Run the AI model read for a second opinion.

Width-only lines

1039 layout cost

baseline
8 lines 361.34px max line 223.2px height
The morning fog lifted slowly from the
harbor, revealing masts and rigging in
sharp silhouette. We had planned to sail at
dawn, but the wind betrayed us. By noon
the crew was restless, supplies were
dwindling, and the barometer was falling.
Someone would have to decide whether
to wait or abandon the crossing entirely.

Uses width, rag, and hyphenation only.

Sentence-aware

3611 layout cost

+2572
8 lines 366.3px max line 223.2px height
The morning fog lifted slowly from the
harbor, revealing masts and rigging in
sharp silhouette. We had planned to sail
at dawn, but the wind betrayed us. By noon
the crew was restless, supplies were
dwindling, and the barometer was falling.
Someone would have to decide whether
to wait or abandon the crossing entirely.

Prefers ending lines at natural pauses.

Sentence + meaning

6430 layout cost

+5391
8 lines 361.34px max line 223.2px height
The morning fog lifted slowly from the
harbor, revealing masts and rigging in
sharp silhouette. We had planned to sail at
dawn, but the wind betrayed us. By noon
the crew was restless, supplies were
dwindling, and the barometer was falling.
Someone would have to decide whether
to wait or abandon the crossing entirely.

Adds a meaning read so topic changes can breathe.