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LESSON 2: DASHBOARD DESIGN

Learning Objectives

List the concepts around quality dashboard design.
• Review the role of an analytic dashboard designer.
• Explain how to work with data within analytic dashboards.
• Describe how to use the components of an analytic dashboard.
• Examine dashboard interactivity.
• List dashboard design format rules.
• Review dashboard layout.

Overview - Dashboard designer role

The role of a dashboard designer is to create visually appealing and user-friendly
dashboards that effectively communicate data insights and support decision-making.
The dashboard designer is responsible for translating data requirements and user
needs into intuitive and informative dashboard layouts. Here are the key aspects of their
role:

• Data Visualization and Design: The dashboard designer creates visually
appealing and informative data visualizations such as charts, graphs, tables,
maps, and other graphical elements. They have a deep understanding of
visualization best practices, color theory, typography, and layout design to
ensure the data is presented in a visually engaging and understandable manner.
• User Experience (UX) Design: The dashboard designer focuses on designing
an intuitive user interface and navigation flow within the dashboard. They
consider the user's perspective, ensuring that the dashboard is easy to navigate,
interactive, and provides a seamless user experience. They may conduct user
research, create user personas, and gather feedback to refine the design and
improve usability.
• Information Architecture: The dashboard designer structures and organizes
the content and data within the dashboard to provide a logical and meaningful
flow of information. They categorize and group data elements, define hierarchies,
and determine the appropriate placement of visualizations to ensure users can
easily find and interpret the relevant information.
• Dashboard Layout and Composition: The dashboard designer determines the
layout and composition of the dashboard, arranging visualizations and
components in a way that optimizes data understanding and communication.

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