Quadrant Matrix Slide Template
2x2 quadrant matrix with labeled axes and items plotted in quadrants. The most common consulting framework — use for competitive landscapes, BCG matrices, Eisenhower matrices, strategic positioning, build/buy/partner, effort vs impact analysis, and any two-dimension evaluation.
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Example brief
Competitive positioning matrix for AI slide tools. X-axis: API maturity (low to high), Y-axis: Design quality (low to high). Top-right (API leaders): SlideForge, Beautiful.ai. Top-left (design-focused): Gamma, Tome. Bottom-right (API-first): python-pptx, Slidev. Bottom-left (basic): Canva, Google Slides. Key insight: SlideForge is the only tool combining strong API with consulting-grade design.
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": "bd8ae8b0-28f3-57d5-aed5-b57fb6745509",
"brief": "Competitive positioning matrix for AI slide tools. X-axis: API maturity (low to ..."
}'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": "bd8ae8b0-28f3-57d5-aed5-b57fb6745509",
"params": {
"quadrants": [
{
"label": "Hard to Use / High Quality",
"items": [
"PowerPoint + Agency"
]
},
{
"label": "Easy to Use / High Quality",
"items": [
"SlideForge",
"Beautiful.ai"
]
},
{
"label": "Hard to Use / Low Quality",
"items": [
"Generic templates"
]
},
{
"label": "Easy to Use / Low Quality",
"items": [
"Canva",
"Google Slides"
]
}
],
"x_axis": "Ease of Use →",
"y_axis": "Design Quality ↑",
"title": "SlideForge occupies the only top-right position in the market",
"subtitle": "Competitive Positioning Matrix",
"footer": "Competitive positioning | Ease of Use vs Design Quality",
"takeaway": "Only platform combining ease of use AND consulting-grade quality"
}
}'Tags
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Frequently asked questions
How do I render a Quadrant Matrix slide?
Send a POST request to /v1/render with template "bd8ae8b0-28f3-57d5-aed5-b57fb6745509" 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 Quadrant Matrix template accept?
The Quadrant Matrix template accepts: quadrants, x_axis, y_axis. Supports 2-12 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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