Back to glossaryProduct & TechnologyPlatform Canvas
Practical working label — agree its meaning within your project
The Platform Canvas is a visual worksheet that captures key elements of a platform business: user groups, core interactions, revenue streams, data flows, and control mechanisms. It guides strategic decisions across product and policy layers.
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When to use platform canvas
Apply when planning a new service that connects two or more distinct user communities.
A practical example of platform canvas
A team fills the canvas with “freelancers” and “clients” as user groups, defines a commission fee, and notes a rating system for trust.
How it applies to Ideoreto
Use this reference when preparing a project introduction or explaining your work on Ideoreto. Registration does not guarantee work, collaborators or funding.
Key takeaways
- Identify at least two distinct participant types on the canvas.
- Outline a mechanism that governs how value moves between those participants.
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