Platform Strategy Model Canvas

#The problem this canvas solves

The Platform Strategy Model (PSM) addresses the need for a simplified view of platform strategy that captures the core product bundle plus up to five user types in an ecosystem. It represents relationships between producers and consumers, with the platform facilitating transactions and learning. This experimental canvas aims to provide a more compact alternative to the full Platform Design Canvas suite for quick strategic modeling.

#When to use it

The Platform Strategy Model Canvas is an experimental tool for comprehensive platform strategy development. It aims to synthesize multiple aspects of platform strategy into a single coherent model. As a beta canvas, it's evolving based on practitioner feedback.

#The canvas

The canvas in the updated Boundaryless brand (full resolution — click to zoom). A print-ready PDF and editable SVG are also available on request.

#Connections with other canvases

#Informed by

• Platform Design Canvas — Design canvas provides foundation

#Complements

• Platform Design Canvas — Alternative/complementary strategy view

#Used in techniques

• Framing the Platform Strategy Model

#Used in pipelines

• Bringing the Platform to Market

#Related reading

• Defining the Platform Experience, and Flywheels for Defensibility — Explains the Platform Strategy Model concept that this canvas visualizes

#Resources

• Guide reference: PDT Experimental - Platform Strategy Model
• License: Creative Commons Attribution - Share Alike 4.0 International
• Version: 2.2.1

Part of Platform Design Toolkit · v2.2.1