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PedroBarradas
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1 year ago
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SQDCP Daily Dashboard

Hello! Is it possible to create a sunburst chart to replicate the SQDCP daily status according image below? Basically it would be the month's view of each day's performance, being green above the tar...
  • Ritaf1983's avatar
    1 year ago

    Hi PedroBarradas 
    Here is a few guides for creating sunbrust:
    https://visualitics.it/how-to-create-a-sunburst-chart-in-tableau/?lang=en

    https://github.com/microsoft/powerbi-visuals-sunburst

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvknQ_znml4

    Please note, from a UX and data visualization perspective, the sunburst approach you're considering is not the most effective way to present this type of data. Here’s why:

    The brain struggles with circular comparisons – interpreting angles and radial segments is cognitively demanding, especially when repeated across multiple visuals.

    Low continuity – each "wheel" stands alone, and by the time a user decodes one, the context of the previous is already forgotten.

    No overall picture – it's hard to scan across all metrics and quickly spot which days had multiple issues (e.g., “on day 11, three KPIs were below target”).

    Recommended Alternative:
    I suggest using a heatmap-style table, as shown in the image I attached. It’s organized by rows (lines or KPIs) and columns (days), with color highlighting to indicate performance.

    In the ideal setup, only the red (under-target) days are highlighted, to focus user attention on where process improvement is needed.

    A secondary (less preferred) option is to color also the successful/neutral days (e.g., green, blue, or gray), though this reduces contrast and increases visual load.

    Benefits of the heatmap approach:

    Natural left-to-right, top-to-bottom reading flow

    Compact overview of all metrics at once

    Easier comparison across days and KPIs

    Immediate identification of exceptions and patterns

    The pbix with my example is attached

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