✨Opening Statement
I entered this challenge to create more than a dashboard, a simulation. My goal was to let users explore how personal priorities shape which college becomes the best fit in Fabricland, where every decision tells a different story.
Instead of static visuals, I wanted a living experience where sliders, filters, and weights reshape rankings in real time, showing that data, not design clutter, should drive discovery.
🧰 Tools & Approach
Built entirely in Power BI Desktop, using only default visuals, advanced DAX measures, and smart navigation.
- Custom FCI (Fabricland Choice Index) balancing Affordability, Experience, and Outcomes
- Dynamic narrative measures that summarize insights automatically
- Interactive field parameters for live metric switching
- No external visuals , everything achieved with core Power BI
📊Report Walkthrough
🏠Home
Users adjust sliders to control how much Affordability, Experience, and Outcomes matter. Rankings update instantly, simulating real-world decision dynamics.
🔍College Detail
A Decomposition Tree reveals every factor driving a college’s score. Selecting a college displays a data-driven narrative summary for quick understanding.
🎓Programs Explorer
Compare academic programs by category and level. The system automatically identifies your best-fit program based on chosen metrics, turning exploration into smart decision-making.
⚖️Compare
Two colleges go head-to-head, visually showing how they perform across affordability, experience, and outcomes.
⚙️Challenges & Lessons Learned
Balancing storytelling with performance was challenging, especially creating narrative text dynamically with DAX. This project reinforced that clarity beats complexity; the best reports don’t overwhelm, they communicate purposefully.
