The visuospatial sketchpad is a component of the working memory model proposed by Alan Baddeley. It is responsible for temporarily holding and manipulating visual and spatial information, such as images and layouts. This allows individuals to visualize objects, navigate spaces, and remember visual details. This system plays a crucial role in tasks like solving puzzles, remembering directions, or imagining how furniture fits in a room. The visuospatial sketchpad works alongside other memory components, such as the phonological loop, to help process different types of information simultaneously.