DASHBOARD & DATA DESIGN

At its simplest, a dashboard is a screen in the application that displays information. Normally, a dashboard provides the user a global overview, with access to the most important data, functions and controls. In reality, a dashboard often becomes a sort of homepage, especially for power users. As data becomes the new fuel, almost every business becomes significantly dependent on a dashboard. Dashboards are used across industries to provide a real-time representation of data in a summarized format leading to an easier comprehension. A dashboard is a visual display of the most important information needed to achieve one or more objectives; consolidated and arranged on a single screen so the information can be monitored at a glance.

Our Best Practices to design the dashboard are- Define the End Goal of the Dashboard KPI and Result Centric Provide context Prioritize simplicity Use the right type of chart Use interactive elements Always Evolving consistent design language and color scheme intuitive layout Follow design principles — principles of interpretation. Visualize data the right way Don’t measure everything on the same scale High Data-Ink Ratio. Categorize personas into roles Acknowledge the limitations Create hierarchies