1# hierarchical-layers
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3Nested layers showing levels of importance, influence, or proximity.
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5## Structure
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7- Multiple layers from core to periphery
8- Core/top: most important/central
9- Outer/bottom: decreasing importance
10- 3-7 levels typically
11- Clear boundaries between levels
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13## Variants
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15| Variant | Shape | Visual Emphasis |
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17| **Pyramid** | Triangle, vertical | Top-down hierarchy, quantity |
18| **Concentric** | Rings, radial | Center-out influence, proximity |
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20## Best For
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22- Maslow's hierarchy style concepts
23- Priority and importance levels
24- Spheres of influence
25- Organizational structures
26- Stakeholder analysis
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28## Visual Elements
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30- Distinct color per level
31- Icons or illustrations per tier
32- Size indicates importance/quantity
33- Labels inside or beside layers
34- Decorative apex/center element
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36## Text Placement
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38- Title at top or side
39- Level names inside each tier
40- Brief descriptions outside
41- Quantities or percentages if relevant
42- Legend for color meanings
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44## Recommended Pairings
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46- `craft-handmade`: Playful layered concepts
47- `corporate-memphis`: Business hierarchies
48- `technical-schematic`: Technical 3D pyramids
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