5 Dashboard Design Tips - Important Concepts for Data Visualization

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We all struggle to beautify our reports and dashboards. However, just like the technical skills needed to clean, model, and visualize data, design is a separate domain that takes years to master. Learning concepts like color theory, visual hierarchy, and negative space that can instantly transform uninspired layout to something that is inspiring.

5 design tips that will help you improve your data visualizations

Layout – What is the objective of this design? How can the design be structure to instantly communicate to your specific audience? Choosing a layout such as report layout, single visual or a dashboard. This will determine how the margins and the visuals will be structured on the canvas.

Visual Hierarchy – The visuals should flow from the order of importance so users can easily digest the information.

Spacing – A cluttered visualization strains the eyes. Utilize negative space and alignment improves the overall design of the report.

Color & Contrast – The use of color can be impactful or disruptive. Pick a color theme for the visualization to provide, contrast, branding, and significance. Use these resources for the best color scheme: https://color.adobe.com/create & for legibility: https://bit.ly/31vzjdl

Details: Ensure that fonts and colors adhere to your theme and all spacing and alignment are finalized and have been measured equally. Details allow the user to not be distracted or focus on the information.

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