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Law of Past Experience
law-of-past-experience 0 mixed-layer hits
Prior experience influences perception - leverage familiar patterns
0 docs 0 slides/ranges n/a confidence
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Canon glossary
A navigable library for every canon family — arcs, beats, loops, tools, frameworks, slide types, functions, components, component subkinds and narrative concepts — with corpus coverage under the active filters.
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Law of Prägnanz
law-of-pr-gnanz 1 mixed-layer hits
Ambiguous images are interpreted in the simplest way possible - use clear visuals
1 docs 1 slides/ranges 70% confidence
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Observed evidence
Amdahl's law: The overall system speed-up (S) gained by optimizing a single part of a system by a factor (s) is limited by the proportion of execution time of that part (p).
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Law of Proximity
law-of-proximity 80 mixed-layer hits
Close elements are perceived as related - group related content spatially
52 docs 80 slides/ranges 75% confidence
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Observed evidence
Users and Financials grouped spatially around their badges.
Quadrant grouping repeats p17 structure.
Logos grouped by horizontal/vertical function
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Law of Similarity
law-of-similarity 349 mixed-layer hits
Similar-looking elements perceived as related - consistent styling for related concepts
161 docs 349 slides/ranges 75% confidence
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Each row uses identical format (number badge + green title + white description).
Replicates p.10 structure for Q3 standalone
Two parallel three-row columns mirror GP and management responsibilities
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Law of Symmetry
law-of-symmetry 0 mixed-layer hits
Symmetrical elements perceived as unified whole
0 docs 0 slides/ranges n/a confidence
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Layering and Separation
layering-and-separation 72 mixed-layer hits
Using visual layers to distinguish different types of information
57 docs 71 slides/ranges 44% confidence
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Observed evidence
Dual-axis revenue+YoY growth chart.
diagram/process: Application Layer, Platform Layer, Data Layer stack
Orange tiers (BILL's market) separated from grey top tier (Enterprise)
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Lie Factor
lie-factor 15 mixed-layer hits
Ensure visual representation accurately reflects data magnitude
13 docs 15 slides/ranges 58% confidence
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Time-axis break (... between 2022 and 2065) is visualised
Y-axis 0–24% scale, no truncation; ratios match visual.
Y-axis break flagged in notes
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Mapping
mapping 10 mixed-layer hits
Relationship between controls and their effects - make it natural
9 docs 10 slides/ranges 48% confidence
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Service offerings mapped to lifecycle stages
diagram maps marketplace tools to AgentCore Runtime and Gateway
Mapping behavioral shifts to company solutions
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Modality Effect
modality-effect 0 mixed-layer hits
Audio and visual together more effective than either alone
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Norman's Seven Stages
normans-seven-stages 0 mixed-layer hits
Goal, Intention, Action, Execution, Perception, Interpretation, Evaluation
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Nudge
nudge 35 mixed-layer hits
Subtle hints can significantly affect decisions - strategic CTA placement
33 docs 35 slides/ranges 66% confidence
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Callout invites reader to request scaled edtech asset list
Visual nudge toward the top-right Champions quadrant.
Specific recommended actions presented as easy first steps
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One Idea Rule
one-idea-rule 123 mixed-layer hits
Each slide should communicate exactly one concept
67 docs 123 slides/ranges 74% confidence
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Whole slide carries one complexity statistic.
Slide focused solely on diversity of perspectives
Slide reduced to forward-looking guidance only
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Picture Superiority Effect
picture-superiority-effect 944 mixed-layer hits
Pictures remembered 6x better than words - prioritize visuals over text
331 docs 944 slides/ranges 74% confidence
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logo grid leverages visual recognition over text
C-suite headshots make abstract claim concrete
Right-side product 'tornado' image reinforces brand portfolio
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Poka-Yoke
poka-yoke 0 mixed-layer hits
Error-proofing design that prevents mistakes
0 docs 0 slides/ranges n/a confidence
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Pre-attentive Attributes
pre-attentive-attributes 188 mixed-layer hits
Visual properties processed instantly: color, size, orientation, shape
88 docs 188 slides/ranges 76% confidence
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Color saturation pre-attentively signals focus level.
Color-coded arrows allow instant scan of net direction
'96%' completion rate stat highlighted.
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Processing Fluency
processing-fluency 0 mixed-layer hits
Information that's easier to process is preferred and believed
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Progressive Enhancement
progressive-enhancement 0 mixed-layer hits
Start with basic functionality and add enhancements
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Recognition Over Recall
recognition-over-recall 7 mixed-layer hits
It's easier to recognize than to recall - use familiar patterns and visual cues
6 docs 7 slides/ranges 71% confidence
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Observed evidence
recognizable corporate marks do the talking
familiar brand names (Chanel, Dior, LV) leverage recognition
TOC orients reader to E/S/G structure with page numbers
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Rule of Thirds
rule-of-thirds 0 mixed-layer hits
Placing key elements at intersection of thirds for visual interest
0 docs 0 slides/ranges n/a confidence
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Signal Detection Theory
signal-detection-theory 0 mixed-layer hits
Distinguishing signal from noise depends on sensitivity and bias
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Signifier
signifier 1 mixed-layer hits
Element that communicates what an action will do
1 docs 1 slides/ranges 55% confidence
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Each verb-led bullet signals an actionable behaviour
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Small Multiples
small-multiples 2,053 mixed-layer hits
Repeating similar charts for comparison across categories or time
816 docs 2,036 slides/ranges 58% confidence
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Seven donut charts for parallel motivation drivers
2x3 case-study grid of analytics companies
Subscriber growth chart showing France vs ROW
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Sparklines (Chart)
sparklines-chart 24 mixed-layer hits
Word-sized graphics embedded in text for data density
23 docs 24 slides/ranges 54% confidence
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Mini 2019-vs-2030 bar pair embedded in each region label
Each KPI row has an embedded six-quarter sparkline.
Long-term sales by segment shown as compact stacked-bar series
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Squint Test
squint-test 0 mixed-layer hits
Squint at slide - can you still tell what's most important? Tests visual hierarchy
0 docs 0 slides/ranges n/a confidence
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