What Building My First Dashboard Taught Me About Data Storytelling

Building a first data dashboard often fails not due to technical skill, but because of a focus on complex visuals over a clear narrative. Effective data storytelling requires stepping back to ask why the data matters, who the audience is, and what question needs answering. By simplifying visuals to support a single, focused story, a dashboard becomes a tool for connection rather than a cluttered display. This approach emphasizes that the goal is not to impress but to communicate insights with empathy and clarity, leading to genuine understanding.