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Building Custom Power BI Visuals: LEGO Bricks for Your Data World

Step into the world of LEGO-inspired data visualization! In this engaging 60-minute session, you’ll learn how to craft custom Power BI visuals using the Power BI Visuals SDK, much like designing your own LEGO masterpiece. This session is for data enthusiasts and Power BI users who want to go beyond default visuals to create unique, interactive, and visually stunning representations of their data.

With a hands-on demonstration, we’ll walk you through building a fully customized LEGO Pyramid Chart, showcasing how to set up your development environment, use TypeScript and D3.js for coding, and add interactivity and customization options. Whether you’re a Power BI developer or an advanced user curious about creating visuals from scratch, this session will equip you with the skills to bring your creativity to life.

By the end of the session, you will:

Understand the capabilities of the Power BI Visuals SDK.
Know how to set up a development environment and start a new visual project.
Gain practical experience with TypeScript and D3.js for data visualization.
Learn how to debug, test, and deploy your custom visuals in Power BI.
Master key design principles for creating compelling and effective visuals.
This session is best suited for Intermediate to Advanced Power BI users. It’s designed for Power BI developers, data analysts, or BI professionals who have prior experience in Power BI Desktop and basic familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript. While advanced coding skills are not required, an understanding of basic syntax will help you follow along more easily.

Participants should come with a basic understanding of Power BI report creation and visual interaction, as well as an interest in exploring advanced data visualization techniques and design best practices.

This session promises to be an exciting blend of technical depth and creativity, empowering you to transform how you visualize and share data. Join us to become the LEGO Master Builder of your data world!

Attendees can expect an engaging theme that draws parallels between LEGO building blocks and creative data storytelling in Power BI. Through practical, step-by-step guidance, you’ll learn how to create a custom visual using the Power BI Visuals SDK and D3.js. The session features a hands-on demonstration where we’ll build a LEGO Pyramid Chart using a live dataset. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insights into making your visuals interactive, accessible, and visually appealing. Only a basic understanding of Power BI is required. The preferred session duration is 60 minutes. In terms of Microsoft Standard Level, it belongs to Level 200 - Intermediate.

Ioannis Philippides

Senior Marketing Consultant

Berlin, Germany

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