Version 10.2 of iDashboards marked the second major release of iDashboards since the revolutionary release of the iDashboards 10.0 HTML5 only release. Version 10.2 provides many new capabilities to improve the user experience, making things easier to understand for dashboard users.…

With the increasing need to manage unstructured data and maintain a competitive advantage, the world is embracing analytics head-on. It is important for any organization adopting analytics to find the structure and method that best suits their metrics, intended use,…

This past week, iDashboards brought its 8th annual conference back to our hometown of Detroit, Michigan. Not far from our office headquarters in Troy, our team headed downtown for a full two days of breakout sessions, customer panels, and informative…

Design is what makes a data visualization pop. Without implementing conscious design choices, data can be misunderstood, misidentified, or simply missed. Fortunately, there are certain design principles that you can apply to your next dashboard or data visualization that will…

The 91st Annual Academy Awards are set to air February 24th, and though there will be no host (and limited musical performances by the Best Song nominees), Hollywood’s biggest night is cause for both celebration and critical analysis. Who will…

Time and space are both dimensions that shape our universe. In data analysis, time has proven to be a fundamental perspective; we measure turnover rates over the course of year; employee engagement rates over the course of a quarter; and…

One of the most important steps in creating an effective and engaging data visualization is selecting the right chart type to showcase your data. With so many different charts and graphs to choose from, it can be challenging to make…

Organizing and deploying data with dashboards can revolutionize the way your organization uses information. Like any tool, using and building dashboards requires skill. It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been in the data business; whether you’re just starting out, or…

When you think about designing dashboards, colors, contrast, and balance are probably some the first things that come to mind. All these dashboard design elements are related to aesthetics and user interface, making them great examples of designing for form.…

Ever feel like you are stuck in a rut when it comes to designing effective and visually appealing dashboards? It happens to the best of us. Creative block is real, and sometimes you just need a little jolt of inspiration.…