| 1 | # Type: flowchart |
| 2 | |
| 3 | Sequential blocks connected by arrows, showing process / workflow / pipeline. Used for "how-it-works" visuals, onboarding steps, pipeline diagrams, sequential methodologies. |
| 4 | |
| 5 | > **What flowchart means inside a PPT block**: the image internally shows 3-6 stages in a clear directional sequence. Unlike `infographic` (parallel zones), flowchart has **direction**. Unlike `framework` (hub + satellites), flowchart has **sequence**. |
| 6 | |
| 7 | ## 1. Composition skeleton |
| 8 | |
| 9 | Three sub-structures: |
| 10 | |
| 11 | ### Sub-structure 1 — Horizontal flow (most common) |
| 12 | |
| 13 | ``` |
| 14 | ┌───┐ → ┌───┐ → ┌───┐ → ┌───┐ |
| 15 | │ 1 │ │ 2 │ │ 3 │ │ 4 │ |
| 16 | └───┘ └───┘ └───┘ └───┘ |
| 17 | ``` |
| 18 | |
| 19 | ### Sub-structure 2 — Vertical flow |
| 20 | |
| 21 | ``` |
| 22 | ┌───┐ |
| 23 | │ 1 │ |
| 24 | └─┬─┘ |
| 25 | ↓ |
| 26 | ┌───┐ |
| 27 | │ 2 │ |
| 28 | └─┬─┘ |
| 29 | ↓ |
| 30 | ┌───┐ |
| 31 | │ 3 │ |
| 32 | └───┘ |
| 33 | ``` |
| 34 | |
| 35 | ### Sub-structure 3 — Looping / cyclical |
| 36 | |
| 37 | ``` |
| 38 | ┌───┐ → ┌───┐ |
| 39 | │ 1 │ │ 2 │ |
| 40 | └───┘ └─┬─┘ |
| 41 | ↑ ↓ |
| 42 | ┌───┐ ← ┌───┐ |
| 43 | │ 4 │ │ 3 │ |
| 44 | └───┘ └───┘ |
| 45 | ``` |
| 46 | |
| 47 | | LAYOUT | 3-6 stage blocks with explicit connectors (arrows or lines with arrowheads) showing direction | |
| 48 | | ELEMENTS | Stages visually consistent (same shape, similar size); connectors uniform stroke weight; arrowheads consistent style | |
| 49 | | NEGATIVE SPACE | Generous around the flow — stages don't touch edges, connectors don't crowd | |
| 50 | | DIRECTIONAL CLARITY | The flow direction is unambiguous | |
| 51 | |
| 52 | ## 2. Text-policy variants |
| 53 | |
| 54 | ### `text_policy: none` |
| 55 | |
| 56 | Each stage contains an iconic symbol only. Stage labels added in SVG overlay below or above the image. |
| 57 | |
| 58 | ### `text_policy: embedded` |
| 59 | |
| 60 | Each stage may contain a short keyword (≤2 words) inside or beside it. |
| 61 | |
| 62 | --- |
| 63 | |
| 64 | ## 3. Fewshot prompt snippets |
| 65 | |
| 66 | **Snippet A — vector-illustration + cool-corporate, horizontal 4-stage flow, text_policy: none, 1200×400** |
| 67 | |
| 68 | > Clean flat vector illustration flowchart banner. Four rounded-rectangle stages arranged horizontally across the canvas, separated by uniform gaps. Each stage is filled with primary deep navy `#1E3A5F`, with crisp 2px outlines and 8% soft drop shadow. Between each pair of stages, a thin uniform horizontal arrow with a clean triangular arrowhead in secondary `#F8F9FA` or near-black. The third stage (highlighted as the focal stage) has a thin accent gold `#D4AF37` ring around it — under 5% accent area. Each stage contains one simple iconic symbol in white — an input arrow, a gear, a magnifier, an output arrow respectively. Background field is secondary light gray `#F8F9FA`. Composed for a 1200×400 hero band with 14% inner padding. NO text, letters, numbers, or labels — SVG labels added externally. Color values are rendering guidance only. |