# Lattice Visual Graphical Abstract Storyboard

Use this template to plan the structure before visual design begins.

## 1. One-Sentence Takeaway

Write the sentence the visual should make obvious.

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## 2. Story Flow

### Panel / Zone 1: Input or Problem

- What enters the system?
- What problem or condition starts the story?
- Required labels:

### Panel / Zone 2: Mechanism

- What changes?
- Which actors are essential?
- What direction should the reader follow?

### Panel / Zone 3: Output or Result

- What is produced, improved or discovered?
- What comparison matters?
- What is the final message?

## 3. Hierarchy

- Primary visual object:
- Secondary visual object:
- Supporting labels:
- Labels that can move to caption:

## 4. Thumbnail Test

At small size, the reader should still see:

- Main object:
- Direction of process:
- Final outcome:

## 5. Constraints

- Target journal:
- Aspect ratio:
- Maximum label count:
- Required colors:
- Forbidden colors or symbols: