The Brainstorming Affinity Diagram template is a vibrant and structured tool designed to help users organize scattered thoughts into a clear, logical flowchart. The layout is divided into two main functional areas: a gray "parking lot" on the left for initially capturing raw ideas on yellow sticky notes, and a hierarchical mapping section on the right. Users can define a central theme in the prominent red "Main Topic" header, which then branches out into three distinct, color-coded columns for subtopics in teal, gold, and purple. Each column allows for the vertical stacking of supporting ideas and additional shapes to expand the depth of the analysis. Playful elements such as heart icons, thumbs-up stickers, and handwritten-style checkmarks are included to facilitate feedback and prioritization during collaborative sessions. This visual framework effectively transitions a chaotic ideation phase into a professional, categorized overview of project goals or concepts.
