Layout Pattern
Circular Lifecycle
Stages arranged in a closed loop. Shows processes that repeat rather than end.
How to Use It
Use circular diagrams when the point is that the process never finishes - product development cycles, sales stages, learning loops, compliance cycles. 4-6 stages works best around the circle. Label each stage clearly, add arrows showing direction. A center element can hold a theme, metric, or system name. Avoid if the process actually has a clear endpoint - a linear process flow reads better.
Content Zones
Related Layouts
Similar OPF layout slugs with matching content types, spatial patterns, or presentation use cases.
Visual Storytelling
Architecture Stack
Layered diagram of a system from foundation to user-facing. Classic for tech stacks and capability layers.
/layouts/architecture-stack
Visual Storytelling
Before & After
Two-panel layout showing transformation. Proves impact by making change visible and concrete.
/layouts/before-after
Visual Storytelling
Case Study
Three-panel narrative of Challenge, Solution, and Impact. Turns a customer story into proof.
/layouts/case-study
Visual Storytelling
Hub and Spoke
Central node with radiating connections. Shows one-to-many relationships clearly.
/layouts/hub-and-spoke
Visual Storytelling
Testimonial Grid
Multiple customer or stakeholder quotes in a grid. Builds social proof through volume and diversity.
/layouts/testimonial-grid
Visual Storytelling
Wheel / Radial Model
Circular frame with segments around a central theme. Good for frameworks with equal-weight components.
/layouts/wheel-radial
OPF Config
layouts:circular-lifecycle{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "PPTX.gallery — layouts/circular-lifecycle",
"tags": [
"gallery:layouts/circular-lifecycle"
],
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "circular-lifecycle",
"title": "Layout preview",
"subtitle": "Reference layout for the OPF \"circular-lifecycle\" preset."
}
]
}Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground.