Origin

Every great software idea begins with a question: How can we design systems that are both simple to understand and sustainable to maintain?

Traditional tools like the Business Model Canvas (BMC) or Business Process Model and Notation (BPMN) have helped businesses map out strategies and processes, but when it comes to modeling systems, these methods often feel too complex, costly, or disconnected from real software design. What was missing was a framework that could bridge business understanding with technical execution—something that could empower both technical and non-technical people to collaborate.

This is where the concept of a canvas for software design emerged. Inspired by the clarity of the BMC and the rigor of the Finite State Machine (FSM) model, the idea evolved into a visual and structured way to represent workflows. Instead of being buried in technical jargon, processes could be expressed in terms of states (where you are), activities (what moves you forward), and information (what details you need).

Over time, this canvas grew into a schema—a human-readable format that makes business logic transparent, consistent, and executable. It became more than a sketching tool; it became a bridge between conversation and code, between intention and implementation.

By lowering the barrier to software creation and making systems easier to design, build, and maintain, this approach unlocks a new way of working. It enables business owners, managers, and analysts to move from ideas to functioning software without being overwhelmed by complexity.

This blog introduces that journey: how a simple canvas concept, grounded in FSM theory, evolved into a practical schema for modern software design and delivery. It is a story of rethinking not just how we build software, but how we bring clarity and accessibility to the people who need it most.