Template talk:Infobox concept

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Usage

To use this infobox, copy the following code and fill in the appropriate fields:

{{Infobox concept
| name         = 
| image        = 
| caption      = 
| field        = 
| origin       = 
| key_people   = 
| purpose      = 
}}

Parameters

• **name**: The name of the concept. Defaults to the page name if not specified.
• **image**: An image related to the concept. Use the image name without the "File:" prefix (e.g., `example.jpg`).
• **caption**: A caption for the image, if one is included.
• **field**: The field or discipline to which the concept belongs (e.g., Business strategy, Philosophy).
• **origin**: The source where the concept was first introduced, such as a book, paper, or speech (e.g., "Play Bigger" (2016)).
• **key_people**: The individuals who developed or are closely associated with the concept (e.g., Christopher Lochhead, Al Ramadan).
• **purpose**: A brief description of the concept's purpose or goal (e.g., Creating and dominating new market categories).

Example

Here’s an example of how to use the infobox for the concept "Category design":

{{Infobox concept
| name         = Category design
| image        = 
| caption      = 
| field        = Business strategy, Marketing
| origin       = "Play Bigger" (2016)
| key_people   = Christopher Lochhead, Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Kevin Maney
| purpose      = Creating and dominating new market categories
}}

This will display a concise summary of the "Category design" concept, with fields neatly labeled and populated.

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Purpose

The Infobox concept template is designed to provide a standardized summary of key information about abstract ideas or concepts, such as theories, strategies, or frameworks, on Wikipedia articles. It is suitable for topics in fields like business, philosophy, science, or social sciences.

Usage

To use this infobox, place the following code at the top of the article and fill in the appropriate fields:

{{Infobox concept | name = | image = | caption = | field = | origin = | key_people = | purpose = }}

Parameters

All parameters are optional unless otherwise noted. If a parameter is left blank, it will not appear in the infobox.

Parameter	Description
name	The name of the concept. If not provided, it defaults to the article's title.
image	The filename of an image related to the concept (e.g., example.jpg). Do not include the "File:" prefix. Ensure the image complies with Wikipedia:Image use policy.
caption	A brief description of the image, if one is included.
field	The discipline or area to which the concept belongs (e.g., Business strategy, Philosophy, Physics).
origin	The source or context where the concept was first introduced (e.g., a book, paper, or event, such as "Play Bigger" (2016)).
key_people	Individuals who developed or are closely associated with the concept (e.g., Christopher Lochhead, Al Ramadan).
purpose	A concise statement of the concept's goal or significance (e.g., Creating and dominating new market categories).

Example

Below is an example of how to use the infobox for the article on Category design:

{{Infobox concept | name = Category Design | image = | caption = | field = Business strategy, Marketing | origin = "Play Bigger" (2016) | key_people = Christopher Lochhead, Al Ramadan, Dave Peterson, Kevin Maney | purpose = Creating and dominating new market categories }}

This will produce an infobox with the specified details, neatly formatted and aligned with Wikipedia's style.

Notes

• Ensure all information added to the infobox is verifiable and supported by reliable sources cited in the article.
• For images, use only those that are freely licensed or meet Wikipedia's non-free content criteria.
• Keep the content concise to maintain readability, per the Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Infoboxes.

See also

• Template:Infobox
• Wikipedia:Infobox