Elastic lists allow to navigate large, multi-dimensional info spaces with just a few clicks, never letting you run into situations with zero results. They enhance traditional UI approaches for facet browsers by visualizing weight proportions, animated transitions, emphasis of characteristic values and sparkline visualizations.

A thoughtful approach that leverages information design to enhance the browsing of multi-faceted data. Best way to understand it is to check out the new demo Moritz Stefaner recently put together, where he combines his elastic lists prototype with the NYTimes Article Search API.