Information Dashboard Design: The Effective Visual Communication of Data
by Stephen Few
Dashboards have become popular in recent years as uniquely powerful tools for communicating important information at a glance. Although dashboards are potentially powerful, th…
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"A concise, practical guide to designing dashboards for effective data presentation. Stephen Few emphasises clarity, efficiency, and user-centric layout to drive insightful decision-making." Few’s guide to dashboards is a masterclass in visual clarity. It teaches how to present complex data simply, truthfully, and without distraction—skills that go far beyond dashboards. For UX designers, it’s a primer on visual hierarchy, attention management, and user cognition. Whether you work with metrics, admin panels, or data reports, this book shows how to design for decisions, not decoration. Use it to fight data clutter and advocate for users who need fast, confident insight.