Antichaos
Data Visualisation, Tableau & Data Services
Pie charts — they seem to be everywhere. They show up in presentations, reports, and in every stockphoto about business meetings.
They’re colorful, round, and look super friendly… but despite being one of the most popular chart types, they’re also one of the most frustrating to actually read.
[Read more…] about Two Pie Chart AlternativesParameters are a powerful feature in Tableau — they enable dynamic controls, what-if scenarios, and interactive dashboards. But when it comes to usability, they often fall short, especially in how values are displayed to end users.
By default, parameter values are raw numbers, which can be hard to interpret by users. Whether you’re showing date ranges, filter types, or word lengths, poorly labeled parameters can make a dashboard feel clunky and inaccessible. In this post, I’ll show you a simple way to make a slider-parameter clearer, more intuitive, and more user-friendly.
[Read more…] about The Case for Clearer Parameter Labels in TableauThe default Show/Hide button in Tableau offers a quick way to toggle dashboard elements, but it comes with limitations—especially when dealing with larger components like full-screen visualizations or help panels that can obscure the toggle itself.
In this guide, I show a smarter approach using Dynamic Zone Visibility and Parameter Actions. By setting up separate “show” and “hide” buttons, you gain full control over what appears and when, all without compromising the user experience. This reasults in a cleaner layout and/or more intuitive interactions, this method provides a flexible, user-friendly alternative to Tableau’s built-in toggle.
[Read more…] about Show/Hide – but betterData Visualization is about visualizing data the right way.
Interactive business dashboards tend to have a special challenge: the must display data with accurate labels, regardless of how the data changes from day to day. Many infographics visualizations are using static data – and therefor the labels can be put on the most convenient location. But what happens when the data changes – either due to new data, or filtering? Labels will overlap, disappear, and/or get mixed up.
The funnel chart is one type of visualization that’s especially prone to this, even with just a few data marks. While working on one, I came up with a solution to keep all the labels nice and clear, no matter what the data throws at it. Bonus: it’s flexible enough for easy customization!
[Read more…] about Responsive Labels – Smarter, Cleaner DashboardsIn the world of digital analytics and customer journeys, not every user makes it to the finish line. Some browse a product, others add it to their cart, but only a fraction complete a purchase. Understanding where users drop off—and how many—can offer crucial insights for optimizing your process. That’s where funnel visualizations come in.
Funnel charts are a powerful way to illustrate step-by-step attrition across a defined process. Whether you’re tracking sales, onboarding, or lead conversions, a funnel view can make complex user behavior immediately digestible. Each stage visually narrows to reflect fewer participants, highlighting friction points and conversion opportunities.
[Read more…] about Area Funnel chart in Tableau: Visualizing the Drop-Off