| 1 | # Type: matrix |
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| 3 | A **2×2 quadrant grid** (occasionally 3×3) where each cell carries its own label, color, or icon. The structural backbone of consulting frameworks — SWOT, BCG, Eisenhower, Ansoff, Porter's, Risk/Reward. Used wherever two orthogonal axes divide the page into discrete zones. |
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| 5 | > **What matrix means inside a PPT block**: the canvas is **rigorously divided into equal quadrants** by perpendicular axes. Unlike `framework` (central hub + radiating satellites), matrix has no center — meaning lives in the four cells. Unlike `comparison` (two side-by-side zones), matrix splits **both** horizontally and vertically. |
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| 7 | --- |
| 8 | |
| 9 | ## 1. Composition skeleton |
| 10 | |
| 11 | ``` |
| 12 | ┌────────────────┬────────────────┐ |
| 13 | │ │ │ |
| 14 | │ Quadrant 1 │ Quadrant 2 │ |
| 15 | │ (icon + ) │ (icon + ) │ |
| 16 | │ │ │ |
| 17 | ├────────────────┼────────────────┤ |
| 18 | │ │ │ |
| 19 | │ Quadrant 3 │ Quadrant 4 │ |
| 20 | │ (icon + ) │ (icon + ) │ |
| 21 | │ │ │ |
| 22 | └────────────────┴────────────────┘ |
| 23 | ↑ ↑ |
| 24 | Two perpendicular axes split the canvas |
| 25 | ``` |
| 26 | |
| 27 | | LAYOUT | Two perpendicular axes (one horizontal, one vertical) cross at canvas center, dividing into 4 equal quadrants | |
| 28 | | ELEMENTS | One simple iconic symbol per quadrant + optional axis-end indicators (arrows or labels). Each quadrant uses a distinct color or tint from the deck palette | |
| 29 | | NEGATIVE SPACE | Generous inside each quadrant — the icon should occupy 40-60% of its quadrant's area | |
| 30 | | BALANCE | Visual weight equal across all four quadrants — no single quadrant dominates | |
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| 32 | ## 2. Text-policy variants |
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| 34 | ### 3.1 `text_policy: none` |
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| 36 | Quadrants carry icons only; axis labels and quadrant names are handled in SVG. Image models often render axis-label text inconsistently across the four positions, so this is the lower-risk path when label precision matters. |
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| 38 | Sample fragment: |
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| 40 | > NO text, letters, numbers, axis labels, or quadrant names in the image. Each quadrant contains a simple iconic symbol only; SVG text overlay will add axis labels and quadrant names externally. |
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| 42 | ### 3.2 `text_policy: embedded` |
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| 44 | When the matrix's identity comes from its in-image lettering — a stylized SWOT poster with the four letters as visuals, or a designer matrix whose axis labels are part of the artwork. Keep labels concise and stable in the required script. Specify a font family that echoes the deck's body typography; move exact/editable labels to SVG instead. |
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| 46 | --- |
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| 48 | ## 3. Fewshot prompt snippets |
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| 50 | **Snippet A — vector-illustration + cool-corporate SWOT matrix, text_policy: none, 800×800** |
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| 52 | > Clean flat vector illustration of a 2×2 strategic matrix. Two perpendicular thin lines in primary deep navy `#1E3A5F` cross at the exact canvas center, dividing the canvas into four equal quadrants. Each quadrant has a subtle background tint: upper-left in pale primary navy at 10% opacity, upper-right in pale accent gold `#D4AF37` at 15% opacity, lower-left in pale gray `#F8F9FA`, lower-right in slightly deeper pale navy at 18% opacity. Each quadrant contains one simple iconic symbol in primary navy, centered within its quadrant — a shield (strength), a lightning bolt (opportunity), a target (weakness), an alert triangle (threat). Each icon occupies about 45% of its quadrant. Small accent gold dots sit at the four outer corners. Composed as an 800×800 reference matrix block with 10% padding. NO text, letters, axis labels, or quadrant names anywhere — SVG will overlay all labels. Color values are rendering guidance only. |
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