Story Framework
Problem-Solution
Classic persuasion structure. Start with a compelling problem, then present your solution as the answer.
Beat Diagram
- 1Hooktitle-center / text
- 2Problemtext-1x-left / text
- 3Why It Mattersstats-metrics / chart
- 4Solutionproduct-feature / text
- 5Benefitscomparison / text
- 6The Askthank-you-cta / text
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OPF Config
narratives:problem-solution{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf/v1",
"name": "PPTX.gallery — narratives/problem-solution",
"narrative": "problem-solution",
"tags": [
"gallery:narratives/problem-solution"
],
"slides": [
{
"id": "gallery-preview-1",
"layout": "title-slide",
"title": "Narrative preview",
"subtitle": "Storyline scaffolded by the \"problem-solution\" narrative.",
"design": {
"contentBox": false,
"contentAlignment": "center",
"titleAlignment": "center"
}
}
],
"catalogs": {
"layouts": {
"records": [
{
"$schema": "https://openpresentation.org/schema/opf-layout/v1",
"id": "title-slide",
"name": "Title_Slide",
"label": "Title Slide",
"summary": "Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact.",
"description": "Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact.",
"tags": [
"Opening",
"Impact",
"Minimal"
],
"master": "Gallery",
"masterSlideIndex": 0,
"groupHash": "ddf3a920a68b7a0316802c6a646bb4bb481c6f5a288d236ab3021b4b990d25c2",
"groupDefault": true,
"contentType": "Title",
"contentMultiple": "None",
"contentAlignment": "Center",
"contentBox": false,
"contentTypeChartPrimary": "None",
"contentTypeImageFill": "None",
"contentTypeListBullet": "None",
"contentTypeListHeading": false,
"slideTitle": true,
"slideTitleAlignment": "Center",
"slideImage": false,
"slideImageAlignment": "None",
"slideLayoutDirection": "None",
"zones": [
{
"role": "title",
"placeholder": "title"
},
{
"role": "subtitle",
"placeholder": "subtitle"
}
],
"preview": {},
"details": "Bold, centered typography with minimal elements. Perfect for opening your presentation with impact. OPF placeholders: title, subtitle.",
"category": "opening-closing",
"spatialCategory": "hero",
"contentTypeTags": [
"mixed",
"title"
],
"placeholders": [
{
"type": "title"
},
{
"type": "subtitle"
}
],
"slideSubtitle": true
}
]
}
}
}Preview this config live at pptx.dev/playground, or load it in the gallery visual editor.
Pace
6-12 slides
5-30 minutes
6 baseline beat slides
Audience Fit
Tone
Persuasive - positions the presenter as a problem-solver and advocate.
Best For
Sales pitches, proposals, product launches
Example Deck Types
Product pitch, Consulting proposal, Grant application
Example
Begin with a relatable pain point, quantify the cost of inaction, introduce your solution, demonstrate results, and close with next steps.
Beat-by-Beat Guide
Hook
Open with a striking statistic, question, or story that immediately engages your audience.
Instruction: Capture audience attention with one memorable opening.
Problem
Clearly define the challenge your audience faces. Make it specific and relatable.
Instruction: Name the audience problem in concrete terms.
Why It Matters
Show what happens if the problem isn't solved. Quantify the cost when possible.
Instruction: Quantify the cost of leaving the problem unsolved.
Solution
Introduce your answer to the problem. Explain how it directly addresses the issues raised.
Instruction: Reveal the solution and connect it directly to the pain.
Benefits
Demonstrate the positive outcomes. Use proof points, case studies, or projections.
Instruction: Show the positive outcomes the solution creates.
The Ask
End with clear next steps. What should the audience do right now?
Instruction: End with a clear next step or decision request.