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

Recommended Pairings

• craft-handmade: Playful layered concepts
• corporate-memphis: Business hierarchies
• technical-schematic: Technical 3D pyramids