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Data Structure Before Dashboard Design
A dashboard is only as strong as the data model underneath it. Before polishing visuals, teams need clear definitions and stable structure.
Context
A lot of analytics work begins with the dashboard. The better starting point is usually the data model.
If the structure is unstable, the dashboard becomes a beautiful surface over unclear definitions.
What Should Be Defined First
Before design work, teams should clarify:
- the grain of the data
- who owns each definition
- which fields are trusted
- how history is preserved
- what decisions the dashboard supports
Result
Good structure makes dashboards easier to build, easier to explain, and easier to trust.
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