How can I handle multiple views of a data object? Which design pattern is acceptable?

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Published on 2010-12-21T17:51:10Z Indexed on 2010/12/21 17:54 UTC
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I have a person object.

class Person {
    private $name;

    ...
}

I need to be able to change how they are displayed on the front-end ( visitors have control ). They can choose list view, grid view, photo view for example.

class PersonDisplay {
    public function displayList() {
        // Query database
        // Output html to display in list mode
    }

    public function displayPhoto() {
        // Query database
        // Output html to display in photo mode
    }
}

Is this an acceptable way to handle the presentation of the items on the front-end or is there a specific design pattern I should be researching to help me with this task? Does anyone have any suggestions or ideas where this could go wrong or if this could potentially make maintenance a nightmare?

The Person object was just an example very similiar to what I am using.

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