Classify data elements in visuals as Categorical, Ordinal, or Quantitative to maximize intuitive features.
Apply the most effective visual features (e.g., form, colour, position, motion) based on data classification.
Align key data points with appropriate display media.
Line charts for time series
Stacked bar charts for proportion to whole
Heatmaps to highlight exceptionally “good” or “bad” data
Condensed
Provide summaries and exceptional information instead of large amounts of detail.
Organized
Group related things together, arrange groups as simply as possible.
Targeted
Design specifically for your target audience and the dashboard’s objective.
Concise
Use clear, unambiguous visual features to communicate the message.