This spatial metaphor can be analysed by sociologists and realised in diagrammatic form.

Complex social and environmental issues are often illustrated through a visual, tactile, or spatial metaphor.

Examples of file managers that use a spatial metaphor to some extent include:

The spiral is an illuminating spatial metaphor for the development of self-understanding.

Legolas adds a spatial metaphor with his 'Few can foresee whither their road will lead them.'

Amy was particularly perplexed by spatial metaphors for time, such as "that's behind us" or "that's coming up."

Examples of file managers that use a spatial metaphor by default include:

The spatial metaphor can seem awkward to those accustomed to browser-style file managers.

In this usage, the spatial metaphor of "bridge" would describe lateral promotion or entry.

I don't use that spatial metaphor.