Introduction

Thus far, you have developed many core Tableau skills, including creating calculations, building and using filters, developing geospatial analyses, and many other core skills. In this chapter, you will use many of these skills to create dashboards that will enable your users to easily and effectively navigate complex datasets.

We will provide you with the essential skills for designing effective dashboards and storyboards using a variety of data sources. You will build on the many techniques and methods you have learned in previous chapters. You will learn how to effectively use filters, parameters, sets, and actions to make your dashboards and storyboards both powerful and flexible. Additionally, you will learn how to effectively design dashboards using data visualization best practices for color, spacing, interaction, design flow, and element sizing. All of this will be facilitated with hands-on exercises and activities.

By the end of the chapter, you will...