JimLiu-baoyu-skills/skills/baoyu-infographic/references/layouts/hierarchical-layers.md

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hierarchical-layers

Nested layers showing levels of importance, influence, or proximity.

Structure

  • Multiple layers from core to periphery
  • Core/top: most important/central
  • Outer/bottom: decreasing importance
  • 3-7 levels typically
  • Clear boundaries between levels

Variants

Variant Shape Visual Emphasis
Pyramid Triangle, vertical Top-down hierarchy, quantity
Concentric Rings, radial Center-out influence, proximity

Best For

  • Maslow's hierarchy style concepts
  • Priority and importance levels
  • Spheres of influence
  • Organizational structures
  • Stakeholder analysis

Visual Elements

  • Distinct color per level
  • Icons or illustrations per tier
  • Size indicates importance/quantity
  • Labels inside or beside layers
  • Decorative apex/center element

Text Placement

  • Title at top or side
  • Level names inside each tier
  • Brief descriptions outside
  • Quantities or percentages if relevant
  • Legend for color meanings
  • craft-handmade: Playful layered concepts
  • corporate-memphis: Business hierarchies
  • technical-schematic: Technical 3D pyramids