Maslow’s Colorful Pyramid of Needs Template for PowerPoint & Google Slides

Description

Illustrate Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with this vibrant five-level pyramid infographic, designed to convey human motivation from basic survival to self-actualization. Each level of the pyramid is rendered in a distinct hue—fiery red for physiological needs, orange for safety, yellow for social belonging, green for esteem, and teal for self-actualization—creating a clear visual gradient that guides the eye upward. Subtle shadow effects add depth to the flat design, while connector lines link each tier to customizable side labels that categorize needs into Basic, Psychological, and Self-Fulfillment groups, as well as overarching Deficiency versus Growth needs. Fully built on master slides, this layout supports drag-and-drop swapping of colors, text, and icons without disrupting alignment. Editable font styles and theme-aware shapes ensure seamless integration with any corporate palette. Optimized for both PowerPoint and Google Slides, the slide maintains crisp resolution and perfect spacing across devices.

Who is it for

Ideal for educators, HR professionals, organizational psychologists, and business leaders who need to present motivational theory or employee engagement strategies. Consultants and trainers can leverage this clear hierarchy chart in workshops, team-building sessions, or executive briefings to align stakeholders on human-centered design principles.

Other Uses

Beyond academic and corporate training, repurpose this pyramid infographic for customer-persona mapping, product adoption curves, or six-sigma maturity models. Simply relabel each tier to represent process stages, roadmap milestones, or skill-development levels. The flexible structure enables rapid adaptation for marketing funnels, change-management plans, or leadership development frameworks.