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49 lines
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# hierarchical-layers
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Nested layers showing levels of importance, influence, or proximity.
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## Structure
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- Multiple layers from core to periphery
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- Core/top: most important/central
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- Outer/bottom: decreasing importance
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- 3-7 levels typically
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- Clear boundaries between levels
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## Variants
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| Variant | Shape | Visual Emphasis |
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|---------|-------|-----------------|
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| **Pyramid** | Triangle, vertical | Top-down hierarchy, quantity |
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| **Concentric** | Rings, radial | Center-out influence, proximity |
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## Best For
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- Maslow's hierarchy style concepts
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- Priority and importance levels
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- Spheres of influence
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- Organizational structures
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- Stakeholder analysis
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## Visual Elements
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- Distinct color per level
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- Icons or illustrations per tier
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- Size indicates importance/quantity
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- Labels inside or beside layers
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- Decorative apex/center element
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## Text Placement
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- Title at top or side
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- Level names inside each tier
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- Brief descriptions outside
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- Quantities or percentages if relevant
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- Legend for color meanings
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## Recommended Pairings
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- `craft-handmade`: Playful layered concepts
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- `corporate-memphis`: Business hierarchies
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- `technical-schematic`: Technical 3D pyramids
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