We live in an age of distractions- constant pings, meetings, multitasking, and information overload. And yet, we expect our dashboards to hold attention, deliver insights, and drive action. That’s a big ask.

This session dives into the psychology of attention and how it directly affects dashboard design. We’ll explore how to create dashboards that not only look good but actually get used- even by users who are only half-paying attention.

Who is it for?
This session is for Power BI developers and data professionals who build reports for others, UX-conscious analysts who want to improve usability and for anyone who’s ever said, “But the data is right there- why didn’t they see it?”

Key Takeaways:
By the end of this session, you’ll learn:
- Why attention span is a design problem, not just a user problem
- How to design dashboards for scanning, not deep reading
- Techniques to reduce cognitive load and make key insights pop
- Real-life Power BI examples that transform clutter into clarity
- Simple ways to test if your dashboard works- even with distracted users