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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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Viz in Process - Geometric Animation - Step 2
In this stage of my project, I’m shifting focus to the data behind the design. The shapes and colors I want to create in Tableau depend on how the data is structured—how many points or shapes are needed, and how they connect. It’s like solving a puzzle where each data choice unlocks a new creative possibility.

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 291 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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Viz in Process - Geometric Animation - Step 1
I take an artistic approach to Tableau, seeing each new sheet as a blank canvas. Inspired by visuals I found on Pinterest, I’m experimenting with recreating shapes and colors in Tableau. How many shapes would you need to build this? What would be your first step in tackling a project like this? Let’s explore the creative process together.

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 271 min read
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Viz in Process - Dear Barbie - Step 6 - Final Edits
This is the final video in my Viz in Process: Dear Barbie series! I’m working through the last tweaks and edits to make sure the story is consistent and flows smoothly. The layout takes some time — everything is floating in Tableau!

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 141 min read
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Viz in Process - Dear Barbie - Step 5 - Shaping the Story
Every visualization has a turning point—the moment it stops being just charts and colors and starts becoming a story. Step 5 is that...

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 81 min read
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Viz in Process - Dear Barbie - Step 4 - Shaping the Design
In Step 4 of 'Viz in Process,' we dive into shaping the design—turning ideas into layout, refining the look and feel, and making intentional choices to guide your audience through the story.

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 61 min read
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Viz in Process - Dear Barbie - Step 3 - Start Creating
This is the part where everything starts to move. I’ve stared at the Miro board long enough, now it’s time to actually build.
I open Tableau, drag something onto the canvas, and just start. But that’s the magic—testing, tweaking, undoing, redoing.
This step is where my idea starts to look like something—and that’s when it gets exciting.

Jennifer Dawes
Aug 11 min read
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