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kpi-dashboard-design

Designs effective KPI dashboards with proper metric selection, visual hierarchy, and data visualization best practices. Use when building executive dashboards, creating analytics views, or presenting business metrics.

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KPI Dashboard Design

Design effective dashboards that communicate key metrics clearly.

KPI Selection Framework

Good KPIs are:

  • Relevant to business goals
  • Measurable and quantifiable
  • Influenced by the team
  • Updated frequently
  • Simple to understand

Common Business KPIs

GoalKPIs
RevenueMRR, ARR, Revenue Growth
AcquisitionCAC, New Users, Conversion Rate
RetentionChurn Rate, NPS, DAU/MAU
EfficiencyLTV:CAC, Burn Rate
QualityError Rate, Response Time

Dashboard Layout

┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│              Executive Summary                  │
│  [Revenue ▲12%]  [Users ▲8%]  [Churn ▼2%]      │
├─────────────────────┬───────────────────────────┤
│                     │                           │
│   Revenue Trend     │    User Acquisition      │
│   (Line Chart)      │    (Bar Chart)           │
│                     │                           │
├─────────────────────┼───────────────────────────┤
│                     │                           │
│   Retention Funnel  │    Top Products          │
│   (Funnel Chart)    │    (Table)               │
│                     │                           │
└─────────────────────┴───────────────────────────┘

Visual Design Principles

/* Traffic light colors for status */
.metric-good { color: #22c55e; }    /* Green */
.metric-warning { color: #f59e0b; } /* Amber */
.metric-bad { color: #ef4444; }     /* Red */

/* Visual hierarchy */
.metric-primary {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.metric-secondary {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

Chart Selection

Data TypeChart
Trend over timeLine chart
ComparisonBar chart
CompositionPie/Donut
DistributionHistogram
CorrelationScatter plot
Funnel stagesFunnel chart

Interactivity Features

  • Drill-down to detailed views
  • Date range selection
  • Filtering by segment
  • Export to CSV/PDF
  • Scheduled email reports

Best Practices

  • Limit to 5-7 KPIs per dashboard
  • Show trends, not just snapshots
  • Use consistent color coding
  • Include comparison periods (vs last month)
  • Update data in real-time or hourly
  • Review dashboard relevance quarterly

Common Mistakes

  • Too many metrics (information overload)
  • No clear visual hierarchy
  • Missing context (no comparisons)
  • Outdated or stale data
  • Metrics without ownership
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