Nature vs Nurture: Can a Good Eye for Design in Tableau Be Taught?
How much does good design in Tableau rely on natural talent versus deliberate practice? If asked, I expect there would be a lack of consensus in the Tableau Community. Like many interesting blog topics, this idea stemmed from a friendly argument. My counterpart started the debate by questioning the value of teaching design. She argued...
What my Steph Curry Dashboard taught me about making tough design decisions
In a previous blog post, I discussed in detail several Tableau hacks I used to recreate my Steph Curry dashboard. While these new techniques did contribute to the originality of this item, I feel it is primarily the design and layout of this dashboard that makes it stand apart from my other work. Trying to find this design balance was an...
Discovering Tableau’s full potential – together
Whether you’re a Tableau novice or a seasoned expert, I’m inviting you to follow me as I write about how Tableau can be used more effectively to suit our individual and professional needs. Every week I’ll have new posts on my site, DataVizIdeas.com, on topics ranging from creative design ideas to innovative approaches with data...