Speaking @ Budapest BI Forum - Dark Mode Dashboard Design
November 2023
In November 2023, I presented my session “Paint it black: Rocking Dark Mode Dashboards” at the Budapest BI Forum.
The Budapest BI Forum is a vendor-independent business intelligence and analytics conference in Hungary.
Session I presented: Paint it black – Rocking dark mode dashboards in Power BI
Where & When: Hotel Mercure Budapest Castle Hill. Hungary Tuesday 21/11/2023
About the Session - Paint it black: Rocking dark mode dashboards
Designing Power BI reports can be challenging; creating them in a different way than the old-school white background and standard Power BI color scheme can be even more difficult. Most people are afraid to use something other than the standard provided; however, designing a dashboard in a dark mode style (black or dark color background) can enhance the user experience. Just think about working with tools that all have dark mode all day and then suddenly opening a Power BI report brighter than the sun. Who wants that?
The session aims to guide the audience through the process of designing a Power BI report that is presented in dark mode. From selecting appropriate visual elements to optimizing readability and accessibility, guidelines will be given to create stunning visualizations that leave a lasting impression. And, of course, there is also some advice on how to sell this to the business!
Key topics
– Understand why a dark design can be beneficial
– Learn about the art of contrast and effective color choices
– Tips to increase readability and ease for the eyes
– Best practices in general when designing in Power BI
– How to sell this to the business