Marjolein Opsteegh
Power BI Visualization expert| Data Platform MVP
Power BI visualisatie specialist
Papendrecht, The Netherlands
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My name is Marjolein Opsteegh, I'm a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and a big Power BI enthusiast, living in the Netherlands, who loves to share knowledge, especially about the intersection of Power BI, UI, and UX. As a consultant, I design and build dashboards that are both visually appealing and user-friendly, keeping end-users in mind throughout the process.
In addition to creating dashboards, I enjoy writing about frontend principles and sharing practical tips to help others get the most out of Power BI. I frequently speak at events and host Q & A sessions, inspiring others to improve their skills and embrace the power of data visualization, both off- and online.
Hi, mijn naam is Marjolein en ik ben een Microsoft Data Platform MVP en Power BI-enthousiasteling die graag kennis deelt, vooral over de raakvlakken tussen Power BI, UI en UX. Als consultant ontwerp en bouw ik dashboards die zowel visueel aantrekkelijk als gebruiksvriendelijk zijn, met veel aandacht voor de eindgebruiker.
Naast het ontwikkelen van dashboards deel ik via blogs en video's, praktische tips om het meeste uit Power BI te halen. Ik spreekt regelmatig op evenementen, geeft demo’s en trainingen, waarmee ik anderen inspireer om hun vaardigheden te trainen en de kracht van datavisualisatie te omarmen. Ik doe dat zowel off- als ook online.
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10 tips to build an end-user friendly dashboard
In this session, I will give you 10 tips to build a dashboard "they won't ignore".
Even if you have built such a beautiful dashboard, if your users ignore it, or if the users don’t know what hidden functionalities it contains, it won’t be a success.
During end-user workshops, I‘ve seen huge differences in the speed of adaptation. One clicks around as if he built it himself while the other needs to be taken by the hand and a manual for later.
It is very important to build your dashboard in a structured and predictable way, clutter-free, so the user experience is positive.
In this interactive session, we look at the various options that you have, as a dashboard builder, to make the use of the dashboard easier for all end-users.
This session is intended for dashboard builders and is suitable for all skill levels.
Think about,
✔ The critical importance of alignment in design
✔ How to maintain consistency in color and fonts for a polished look
✔ Effective use of blank buttons for seamless page navigation
✔ Leveraging tooltips to provide user guidance
✔ The significance of adding a homepage to enhance dashboard accessibility
Don't miss out and make sure to take your dashboard projects to the next level!
Mastering Conditional Formatting in Power BI: Tips for Clarity and Impact
In this 20-minute Power BI demo, I’ll show you why conditional formatting is so important in Power BI reports and how to do it the best way.
I’ll show you:
How to use Field Value instead of gradients or rules.
How to write CF color measures to easily change colors.
How to build a CF measure step by step.
How to implement CF in visuals and cards with fx.
This session is all about helping you make conditional formatting work smarter and look better for both your end-users and developers.
Creating Dynamic Power BI Reports with conditional formatting
Power BI’s fx buttons may look small, but they can make a big difference in your reports. In this demo session, I’ll show you how to use these buttons, situated in the Format pane, to make your visuals change based on your data and create reports that stand out.
We’ll go through clear examples, look at key DAX formulas, and explore the Format pane together to see how these tools work in real-life situations. You’ll leave with practical tips and fresh ideas to make your reports both useful and clean.
In this session, you will learn:
o How to use fx buttons to make your reports more dynamic.
o Simple DAX formulas that help you apply fx functionality.
o How fx buttons can change the way your visuals look and feel.
o Tips to create reports that are easy to use and look great.
This session will inspire you to take your Power BI reports to the next level!
6 tips to build an End-User friendly dashboard
Creating a beautiful dashboard is only half the battle, ensuring it’s adopted and loved by your end-users is where the real challenge lies. In this session, based on real-world experience, I’ll share six practical tips that have helped organizations move from ignored dashboards to highly engaged users.
Drawing on insights from countless end-user workshops, I’ve seen the difference thoughtful design can make. One user navigates a dashboard like they built it themselves, while another struggles without guidance. The key? Structure, predictability, and usability.
This session will walk you through actionable strategies, such as:
o Using blank buttons to enable seamless navigation between pages.
o Leveraging tooltips to provide on-demand user assistance.
o Adding a homepage to improve accessibility and user experience.
You’ll see real-world demos that illustrate how small changes in design can make a huge difference for end-users. These tips are tailored for dashboard builders of all skill levels who want to create dashboards that are intuitive, clutter-free, and highly effective in driving engagement.
By attending this session, you will:
o Learn practical techniques to make your dashboards easier for users to navigate and understand.
o Discover how structured, predictable design improves user satisfaction and adoption.
o See real-world examples of dashboards transformed into tools users rely on daily.
o Gain insights you can apply immediately to your own projects.
Join me to take your dashboards to the next level and ensure they deliver value by being loved, not overlooked.
Consistent Power BI reports with templates and themes
Do you find yourself spending a significant amount of time preparing your Power BI report canvas and defining your visual characteristics, repeatedly? Struggling to maintain consistency throughout?
Working neatly, clutter-free, and consistently is important, but it can also give you a lot of headaches.
Did you know it is relatively easy to extract your theme from Power BI and manipulate it to eliminate rework?
Combined with a standard background template, this will save you a lot of time and make consistency much easier.
In this session, we will first take a look at dashboard design best practices and explore the standard functionalities of Power BI. Next, we will briefly examine how to prepare background templates in Figma. Finally, I will guide you through everything you need to know about JSON design themes.
We will cover:
- How to set up a Power BI theme checker file
- How to use the checker
- How to extract and manipulate a JSON file
- How to quickly start a new project.
Furthermore, I will provide a set of background templates, my theme checker, and some JSON files to assist you in implementing what you've learned.
10 tips to build an end-user friendly dashboard
In this session, I will give you 10 tips to build a dashboard "they won't ignore".
Even if you have built such a beautiful dashboard, if your users ignore it, or if the users don’t know what hidden functionalities it contains, it won’t be a success.
During end-user workshops, I‘ve seen huge differences in the speed of adaptation. One clicks around as if he built it himself while the other needs to be taken by the hand and a manual for later.
It is very important to build your dashboard in a structured and predictable way, clutter-free, so the user experience is positive.
In this interactive session, we look at the various options that you have, as a dashboard builder, to make the use of the dashboard easier for all end-users.
This session is intended for dashboard builders and is suitable for all skill levels.
Think about,
✔ The critical importance of alignment in design
✔ How to maintain consistency in color and fonts for a polished look
✔ Effective use of blank buttons for seamless page navigation
✔ Leveraging tooltips to provide user guidance
✔ The significance of adding a homepage to enhance dashboard accessibility
Don't miss out and take your dashboard projects to the next level!
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