Classic Kanban vs. Mosaic Kanban: which view shows more context per card?
In Jestor, beyond the standard card style, the Kanban has three density levels: compact, mosaic, and compact mosaic — each one reduces the dead space between fields to fit more cards and more information on the same screen, without needing to open each record.
The conflict between a nice-looking board and enough information
Teams handling large pipelines — sales, support, recruiting — feel the conflict between a spaced-out Kanban and a Kanban that actually shows enough information to decide without clicking into every card.
An overly spaced-out Kanban forces you to scroll or open card after card; an overly dense one can feel visually tiring if used unnecessarily.
How to choose the right level for your process
- Use the standard view when the team just needs a quick overview of the pipeline.
- Use mosaic or compact mosaic when the decision requires seeing several fields without opening the card.
- Combine it with the "small" card size to fit even more cards on screen.
- Use display conditionals to show only what's essential in each phase.
- Test different levels with the team before standardizing across the whole operation.
| Density level | What it does |
|---|---|
| Standard | Traditional spacing between the card's fields |
| Compact | Reduces part of the dead space between the information |
| Mosaic | Brings fields even closer together, showing more per card |
| Compact mosaic | The densest level, ideal when combined with the "small" card size |
Why choose Jestor?
Jestor treats these density options as free configuration per Kanban, so different teams can use different formats — a denser one for critical operations, a more spaced-out one for executive views — without affecting the underlying data structure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Mosaic Kanban change the table's data structure? No, it's just a display option; the data structure and the records stay the same.
Can different Kanbans from the same table use different density levels? Yes, each Kanban built from the same table can have its own density level configured.
Does Mosaic Kanban replace classic Kanban? No, the standard view remains available; the choice depends on how much information density the process needs.
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