Ups and Downs - Hourglass Diagram Template

Slide Content:

The slide provides a framework for analyzing contrasting concepts or timelines using an hourglass shape as a metaphor for transition. It features two sets of hourglass icons paired with text boxes. The top half has a purple hourglass with a placeholder text box, signifying the 'Ups' or positive aspects, while the bottom half displays a blue hourglass with its corresponding text box, representing the 'Downs' or negative aspects. This layout invites the presenter to detail factors that contribute to the rise and fall within a given context.

Graphical Look:

• Two large triangles, one inverted, create an hourglass shape in the center of the slide.
• Each triangle half is colored differently: purple on top and blue on the bottom.
• The hourglass icons and text boxes are connected by lines to the central hourglass figure.
• The icons and text boxes on the top are purple, and those on the bottom are blue, consistent with the central hourglass colors.

The slide's design is minimalistic yet symbolic, using the hourglass to represent the duality of positive and negative elements. The color-coding and clear division of the slide enhance its visual appeal and interpretability.

Use Cases:

• Illustrating the before and after effects of a business decision or event.
• Comparing the positive and negative outcomes of a project or strategy.
• Depicting the growth and decline phases in product life cycles.
• Discussing the advantages and disadvantages of business processes over time.