Architecture Overview Slide Template
Enterprise target-state architecture: 3-7 horizontal layers from channels through platform foundation, with optional source systems on the left, consumers on the right, cross-cutting concerns as a bottom band, and a right-side commentary panel for design principles. Best for target-state architecture, transformation decks, capability overviews, operating model platform slides, and board/executive architecture views. Consulting-grade, balanced and neutral — shipping default for 'show me the reference architecture.'
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Example brief
5-layer target enterprise architecture: Channels (Web, Mobile, Partner), Experience & API, Business Services, Data & Intelligence, Platform Foundation. Enterprise Systems on the left (ERP, CRM, HRIS), Consumers on the right, Security/Governance/Risk/Monitoring cross-cutting. 3 design principles.
API example
With a brief (async, $0.05)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "4b7b82af-367f-57d1-9a08-a268673b3731",
"brief": "5-layer target enterprise architecture: Channels (Web, Mobile, Partner), Experie..."
}'With structured params (sync, $0.03)
curl -X POST https://api.slideforge.dev/v1/render \
-H "Authorization: Bearer sf_live_..." \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"template": "4b7b82af-367f-57d1-9a08-a268673b3731",
"params": {
"title": "Target architecture — channels, services, data, and platform foundation",
"layers": [
{
"id": "channels",
"label": "Channels",
"description": "User-facing touchpoints and interaction layers",
"items": [
{
"id": "web_portal",
"label": "Web Portal"
},
{
"id": "mobile_app",
"label": "Mobile App"
},
{
"id": "partner_portal",
"label": "Partner Portal"
},
{
"id": "agent_interface",
"label": "AI Agent Interface"
}
]
},
{
"id": "experience_api",
"label": "Experience & API",
"description": "Access, orchestration, interface services",
"items": [
{
"id": "api_gateway",
"label": "API Gateway"
},
{
"id": "identity_access",
"label": "Identity & Access"
},
{
"id": "workflow",
"label": "Workflow Orchestration"
},
{
"id": "notifications",
"label": "Notification Services"
}
]
},
{
"id": "business_services",
"label": "Business Services",
"description": "Reusable domain services and capabilities",
"items": [
{
"id": "customer_services",
"label": "Customer Services"
},
{
"id": "case_management",
"label": "Case Management"
},
{
"id": "pricing_rules",
"label": "Pricing & Rules"
},
{
"id": "document_services",
"label": "Document Services"
}
]
},
{
"id": "data_intelligence",
"label": "Data & Intelligence",
"description": "Shared data products and AI services",
"items": [
{
"id": "semantic_layer",
"label": "Semantic Layer",
"emphasis": "high"
},
{
"id": "analytics_services",
"label": "Analytics Services"
},
{
"id": "ml_services",
"label": "ML Services"
},
{
"id": "metadata_catalog",
"label": "Metadata Catalog"
}
]
},
{
"id": "platform",
"label": "Platform Foundation",
"description": "Cloud, runtime, observability, engineering",
"items": [
{
"id": "cloud_runtime",
"label": "Cloud Runtime"
},
{
"id": "integration_platform",
"label": "Integration Platform"
},
{
"id": "observability",
"label": "Observability"
},
{
"id": "devsecops",
"label": "DevSecOps"
}
]
}
],
"external_left": {
"id": "source_systems",
"label": "Enterprise Systems",
"items": [
{
"id": "erp",
"label": "ERP"
},
{
"id": "crm",
"label": "CRM"
},
{
"id": "hris",
"label": "HRIS"
},
{
"id": "documents",
"label": "Documents"
}
]
},
"external_right": {
"id": "consumers",
"label": "Consumers",
"items": [
{
"id": "business_units",
"label": "Business Units"
},
{
"id": "partners",
"label": "Partners"
},
{
"id": "regulators",
"label": "Regulators"
}
]
},
"cross_cutting": [
{
"id": "security",
"label": "Security & Access"
},
{
"id": "governance",
"label": "Governance"
},
{
"id": "risk",
"label": "Risk & Compliance"
},
{
"id": "monitoring",
"label": "Monitoring"
}
],
"takeaway": "Separating channels, services, and intelligence improves reuse and control across the enterprise."
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Architecture Overview slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "4b7b82af-367f-57d1-9a08-a268673b3731" and your data in the params field. The response includes a .pptx download URL and PNG preview. Template renders cost $0.03 and complete in under 1 second.
What data does the Architecture Overview template accept?
The Architecture Overview template accepts: title, layers, external_left, external_right, cross_cutting, commentary, takeaway. Supports 3-7 items. See the parameter reference below for details.
Can I customize the colors and fonts of this template?
Yes — pass a theme_id parameter to apply your custom brand colors, fonts, and logo. SlideForge has 8 built-in themes, or you can create custom themes via the Themes API.
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