Power Bi Visualization Support

[Lachu1935]

Hellow Team ,

As i'm working in retail sector i have been managing 40 retail store different different type of brands , its completely diversified company , i do have also handling brand like Skechers , Manyavar , Zimson Watches , 

i have descent experience in DAX and modeling , but the problem is i'm poor at visualization the data , i always used to create a table and see the data , now i want to leverage my self and lean the each of the visualize option , 

can someone please help me where i will get some guidance for the same 

[krishnakanth240]

Hi @Lachu1935 

You are already on a strong foundation, managing 40 retail stores across multiple brands like Skechers, Manyavar, and Zimson Watches, along with solid DAX and data modeling skills, is a big advantage.

Visualization is a separate skill, and many strong analysts start exactly where you are (tables first). The good news is: visual thinking can be learned systematically.

Here is a practical way to level up 

Learn when to use each visual (not all at once)

Focus on intent, not visuals:

>Trend over time → Line / Area chart
>Comparison across stores/brands → Bar / Column
>Contribution / mix → Stacked bar / 100% stacked
>KPIs → Card / KPI visual
>Store ranking → Bar + conditional formatting
>Performance vs target → Gauge / Bullet (custom)

1️⃣ Design effective reports in Power BI
Must-do module for visualization fundamentals
🔗 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/design-effective-reports-power-bi/

2️⃣ Create reports in Power BI Desktop
🔗 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/create-reports-power-bi-desktop/

3️⃣ Visualize data in Power BI
🔗 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/modules/visualize-data-power-bi/

4️⃣ Choose the right visual in Power BI
🔗 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-types-for-reports-and-q-an...

5️⃣ Use KPI, Card, and Gauge visuals
🔗 https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-kpi

Please give headsup if the resources helpful for you. Thank You!

[v-venuppu]

Hi @Lachu1935 ,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Fabric Community.

Thank you @burakkaragoz @AntoineW for the prompt response.

Thank you for confirming that it is useful to solve the issue.I would suggest to accept the response that guided you in solving the issue as a solution.It would be really helpful for others in the community who might be facing similar issues and can address them quickly.

[burakkaragoz · Accepted solution]

Hi @Lachu1935,

It is great to hear you have conquered the hardest parts (DAX and Modeling). Moving from "Tables" to "Visuals" is actually a very fun transition because you already have the data ready to support it.

Since you are in the Retail sector managing multiple brands (Skechers, Manyavar, etc.) and 40 stores, you have the perfect dataset for storytelling.

Here is a roadmap to help you level up your visualization skills:

1. Inspiration First: The Data Stories Gallery Before you build, look at what is possible. The Microsoft Community has a gallery where users post their best reports. Filter by "Sales" or "Retail" to see how others visualize store performance.

• Link: Data Stories Gallery - Microsoft Fabric Community

2. The "Retail" Cheat Sheet For your specific case, try moving away from huge tables by using these visuals:

• Map Visual: You have 40 stores. Plot them on a map with bubble sizes representing "Sales Amount".

• Small Multiples: Since you have different brands, try using a Line Chart with "Small Multiples" on the Brand field. This will create separate mini-charts for Skechers, Zimson, etc., in one view without clutter.

• Bar Charts with Drill Down: Show "Total Sales by Brand," and let users drill down into "Store Level."

3. Learning Resources Microsoft Learn has a specific learning path for this. It covers not just "how" to create a chart, but "which" chart to choose.

• Course: Design Power BI reports

• Guide: Visualization types in Power BI

My advice: Pick one page of your current report that is just a big table. Try to replace it with 3 visuals (A KPI Card for Total Sales, a Trend Line for history, and a Bar Chart for store comparison).

Good luck on your design journey!

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[Lachu1935]

Really useful, thank you 

[burakkaragoz]

You are very welcome @Lachu1935 !

I am glad to hear the roadmap was useful. Visualization is all about experimentation, so don't be afraid to play around with those Small Multiples for your brand comparisons. It really is a game-changer for retail data.

If you have a moment, please mark the post as the Accepted Solution. This will help others in the community find these design tips quickly.

Happy designing!

[AntoineW]

Hi @Lachu1935,

Microsoft provides free, official training that covers each visual, when to use it, and how to format it properly:

🔗 Microsoft Learn – Visualizations in Power BI

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/visuals/power-bi-visualization-types-for-reports-and-q-an...

This teaches you:

• Which visual to use for comparison, trends, distributions, ranking, etc.

• How to format visuals (colors, labels, tooltips)

• How to choose the right chart for the right business question.

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🎨 2. Learn Practical Visual Design & Best Practices

The best resource for improving visual storytelling:

🚀 “Data Visualization in Power BI” (Microsoft Learn Path)
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/create-reports/service-dashboards-design-tips

This is extremely helpful if you come from a “table-first” mindset.
You’ll learn:

• Visual hierarchy

• Layout and canvas design

• Color theory

• How to reduce clutter

• How to highlight key metrics

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📘 3. Follow Real-World Power BI Experts

Some content creators provide very actionable, beginner-friendly visualization guidance:

• Guy in a Cube (YouTube)
  Clear tutorials on visuals, formatting, and design tips.

• Maven Analytics – Chris Dutton
  Great dashboard design courses.

• SQLBI – Marco Russo & Alberto Ferrari
  DAX-focused but also excellent for report organization and modeling principles.

Hope it can help you!

Best regards,

Antoine