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Viz in Process - Geometric Animation - Step 4
Continuing my #VizinProcess! 🎨 Added more data and experimenting with a dual axis to capture movement in my Geometric Animation. Still messy, still fun—ideas welcome!

Jennifer Dawes
Sep 241 min read
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Viz in Process - Geometric Animation - Step 3
Join me as I build the foundation for a new geometric animation! In this behind-the-scenes update, I’m plotting circles, tweaking spacing, and experimenting with time and color layers to bring motion to life. It’s messy, fun, and full of happy mistakes—watch how the data evolves from rough dots to a dynamic design.

Jennifer Dawes
Sep 231 min read
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The Anatomy of a Great Business Dashboards
A recent conversation among data-visualization practitioners kept returning to two themes that define every great dashboard: purpose and...

Her Data
Sep 166 min read
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Practicing in Public: My Journey with Makeover Monday
Makeover Monday is more than a weekly data challenge—it’s a chance to practice, grow, and be part of a supportive community. In this post, I reflect on my journey from early vizzes to today, highlight the growth I can see in my Tableau Public profile, and introduce my new video series: Watch Me – Makeover Monday.

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 282 min read
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Libby: Where Books Meet a Data Nerd
Data and reading might seem like an unlikely pair, but with Libby and a little help from Tableau, I’ve found a way to bring them together. In this post, I share a few of my favorite tips for getting the most out of Libby—and how I’m using a dashboard to track my own reading journey while connecting with the book-loving community.

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 204 min read
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Drawing with Data: Reclaiming Joy Through Data Art
Lately, I’ve been creating in Tableau not to analyze—but to draw. I started experimenting with polygons, shapes, and layers, recreating patterns I saw in Bauhaus art or on Pinterest. It became a joyful, unexpected outlet. No KPIs, no dashboards—just creativity.
Now I’m turning it into a weekly practice. Each week, I’ll share an image that inspires me and a Tableau piece I created from it. If you’d like to join me.

Jennifer Dawes
Jun 102 min read
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What a Week! Tableau Conference 2025 Recap
Just back from my 4th Tableau Conference—and first as a Tableau Visionary! From unforgettable moments with data legends to dreaming up spicy ideas like Wings & Tips, I'm recapping the highlights, community connections, and ways we can lift more women in data. Missed the Tip Battle? I’ve got the link. Came to our session? Don’t forget the survey! 🧡 #TC25 #DataFam #WomenInData #TableauTips

Jennifer Dawes
Apr 222 min read
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Balance is a Myth: A Realistic Look at Work, Motherhood, and Leadership
Success is about setting boundaries, embracing imperfection, and knowing when to prioritize what truly matters.

Jennifer Dawes
Mar 263 min read
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From Distraction to Discovery: How Data Viz Helped Me See ADHD as My Superpower
Embracing my neurodivergence transformed my career—what once felt like a struggle is now my superpower in data visualization.

Jennifer Dawes
Feb 244 min read
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From Dream to Reality: Becoming a 2025 Tableau Visionary
This might sound cheesy, but this is such an emotional one for me— Tableau Visionary!? When I first started learning Tableau, I was...

Jennifer Dawes
Feb 143 min read
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