# 0102 Dynamic “Topic Map” collections. Virtual “Topic Map” collections that aggregate tagged items
Hi Proton team,
I’d like to propose a single feature that would improve Proton Drive:
Idea: Introduce dynamic virtual collections (called “Topic Maps”) that automatically gather all files/folders sharing a given tag, regardless of their physical location.
Why it matters:
- Users can view all assets related to a project or theme in one place without reorganising folders.
- Teams can quickly audit completeness of a deliverable set (e.g., “all assets tagged ‘Game‑Launch‑Q3’”).
- Mirrors the “smart playlist” concept many users already know from music apps.
Suggested implementation (high‑level):
- When a tag is created, generate a virtual folder view that pulls in every item with that tag.
- Display the virtual collection in a new “Topics” pane on the left side of the Drive UI.
- Ensure the collection respects the most restrictive sharing permissions of its members (or allow an explicit override).
- Take into account later Topic Map extensions like Occurrences and Associations
Thank you for reviewing this suggestion. I can help prototype the UI if needed.
Best,
Mat Huppertz
(Part of a series of related suggestions – see #0101, #0102, #0103, #0104, #0105, #0106, #0107)
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