v1.3

Visual Notation

11 Primitives

PrimitiveShapeColor
IntentCirclePurple
ObjectRectangleGray
ActorHexagonTeal
ValuePill / Rounded rectangleTeal
ConstraintDiamondCoral
Expected OutputBold-border rectangleGreen
StateDouble-frame rectanglePurple-Teal
MetricCapsuleTeal
SignalLightning boltCoral
EvidenceDocument with folded cornerGray
ArtifactRectangle with side markerGray

9 Relation Types

All relations are depicted as labeled arrows connecting primitives:

acts_on, constrains, creates_value_for, is_measured_by, transitions_to, is_triggered_by, is_performed_by, is_evidenced_by, is_realized_as.

5 Diagram Types

  • Intent Map — Core structure: Intent → Object, with Actors, Values, Constraints
  • Actor Interaction Map — How actors relate and coordinate
  • Lifecycle Diagram — State progression with transitions and signals
  • Value Map — Value flows between actors
  • Realization Map — Intent → Artifacts path with milestones