Hierarchical Layers

The Hierarchical Layers layout stacks horizontal bands across the full width of the canvas, with each band representing a distinct level in a system or organization. The topmost layer typically represents the highest level of abstraction — strategy, leadership, or the user-facing surface — while deeper layers reveal increasing specificity, technical detail, or foundational infrastructure. Each band can contain its own icons, labels, and annotations, and vertical connectors between layers show dependencies or communication paths. This layout is the natural choice for system architecture diagrams, organizational charts viewed by level rather than by individual, and any concept where understanding the depth of a structure matters more than the breadth. The horizontal orientation gives each layer equal visual prominence, avoiding the top-heavy bias of traditional org charts.