> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wayfinders.network/apps-and-tools/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wayfinders.network/apps-and-tools/wayfinder-platform/canvas-layouts/principles-based.md). # Principles-Based With the growing realisation that rigid plans are inadequate when tackling complex challenges and wicked problems, principles-based approaches are becoming common practice...these principles might emerge from theoretical/empirical research, and/or through the wisdom of elders. Used well, principles provide guide-rails and reference points for people along their wayfinding journey. In the video below we briefly demonstrate how we can make those principles visually prominent on a canvas, and automatically connect stories and other content to them... {% embed url="" %}