What to do before making a dashboard

Answer the questions:

  • WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, WHY and HOW they could improve.
  • Write a user-story:   As someone that..... when looking at....... so i can start to plan.......
  • Finally sketch your dashboard ideas before starting!

By completing these tasks it ensures that your dashboard is concise and it answers all the necessary questions. Although it may seem unescessary it will save you time in the long run so definitely worth it!

Author:
Archie Boswell
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