Visualization⚠️ Pitfall

Dashboard Overload

The Problem

Creating dashboards with too many metrics, charts, and widgets that overwhelm users instead of guiding them to insights.

The Principle

Design dashboards with a clear hierarchy. Start with 3-5 key metrics that answer the most critical business question, then allow drill-down for details.

📖 Real-World Example

A retail executive dashboard showing 47 different metrics was redesigned to highlight just 3: Daily Revenue vs Target, Customer Satisfaction Score, and Inventory Turn Rate. User engagement increased 340%.

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