# Type: matrix

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.

> **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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## 1. Composition skeleton

```
   ┌────────────────┬────────────────┐
   │                │                │
   │   Quadrant 1   │   Quadrant 2   │
   │   (icon + )    │   (icon + )    │
   │                │                │
   ├────────────────┼────────────────┤
   │                │                │
   │   Quadrant 3   │   Quadrant 4   │
   │   (icon + )    │   (icon + )    │
   │                │                │
   └────────────────┴────────────────┘
        ↑                ↑
   Two perpendicular axes split the canvas
```

| LAYOUT | Two perpendicular axes (one horizontal, one vertical) cross at canvas center, dividing into 4 equal quadrants |
| 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 |
| NEGATIVE SPACE | Generous inside each quadrant — the icon should occupy 40-60% of its quadrant's area |
| BALANCE | Visual weight equal across all four quadrants — no single quadrant dominates |

## 2. Text-policy variants

### 3.1 `text_policy: none`

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.

Sample fragment:

> 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.

### 3.2 `text_policy: embedded`

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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## 3. Fewshot prompt snippets

**Snippet A — vector-illustration + cool-corporate SWOT matrix, text_policy: none, 800×800**

> 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.
