MERMAID TEMPLATE

Product decision flow: Mermaid Template Example

Use this Mermaid decision flow to make product discovery, validation, and launch choices visible to the whole team. Manage code and settings in one place, then export the result as SVG or PNG.

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How to get started

  1. 1. Write Mermaid syntax in the Code panel.
  2. 2. Choose a diagram type and theme in Config.
  3. 3. Pan, zoom, and inspect the canvas.
  4. 4. Export as SVG or PNG, or sign in to save a project.

What you can adapt

  • Align product and engineering on trade-offs
  • Document validation loops
  • Explain why an idea was delayed or launched

How to use this template

  1. 1. Replace the idea and validation labels with your product context.
  2. 2. Keep each decision focused on one measurable question.
  3. 3. Add a feedback loop when research changes the next step.
  4. 4. Open the editor and export the approved flow for a decision record.

Product decision flow Mermaid code

Copy this starting point, replace the labels with your own domain, and preview the result in the editor.

flowchart LR
  Idea[Idea] --> Validate{Customer problem?}
  Validate -- No --> Archive[Backlog]
  Validate -- Yes --> Prototype[Prototype]
  Prototype --> Test{Validation passed?}
  Test -- Revise --> Prototype
  Test -- Success --> Launch[Launch]

Template FAQ

What is a product decision flow?

A product decision flow maps the questions, evidence, and actions that move an idea toward validation or launch.

Can I customize this template?

Yes. Replace the labels, branch conditions, and outcome nodes while keeping the flowchart structure.

Flowchart tips

Use TD or LR to change the flow direction.

Use diamond nodes for decisions.

flowchart LR
  Idea[Idea] --> Validate{Customer problem?}
  Validate -- No --> Archive[Backlog]
  Validate -- Yes --> Prototype[Prototype]
  Prototype --> Test{Validation passed?}
  Test -- Revise --> Prototype
  Test -- Success --> Launch[Launch]

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