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Lisa Trescott
@lisatrescott.bsky.social
Research Analyst | 2021 #IronViz Global Champion | Tableau Visionary | Tableau Ambassador | CCC TUG co-lead

https://lisatrescott.com/
📢 New Blog Alert! 📢

Want to customize your dashboard’s UI but not sure where to start? I’ve got you covered!

In my latest blog, I break down a 5-step process for designing beyond defaults in Tableau.

🔗Blog: bit.ly/3DiABOZ
🔗Workbook: bit.ly/4jRJYWj
March 10, 2025 at 4:02 PM
✨Exciting news✨

I'll be speaking at Tableau Conference! This year, I’m diving into the process of building vizzes and crafting compelling data stories.

Join me and the #DataFam in San Diego this April! Register here 👉 tabsoft.co/3Ilqt7G

Hope to see you there! #TC25
February 20, 2025 at 3:45 PM
📢New Blog Alert!

Need custom coordinates for a viz? Don't plot them manually!

I learned about InterWorks' CBI Studio from Kimly Scott, and in this blog I share how I used it to make a heart-shaped map of the US for my recent #MakeoverMonday viz.

🔗 bit.ly/4gOmcro
Tutorial: Custom Coordinates
One of the biggest game-changers in my Tableau journey was learning from the Flerlage Twins that, at its core, Tableau just uses X and Y coordinates to plot data. Once you realize that, the possibi…
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February 18, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Roses are red 🌹
Violets are blue 💙
Each state's favorite candy,
I've visualized it for you!

This week's #MakeoverMonday dataset was too sweet to pass up, and I had a lot of fun vizzing about states' favorite Valentine's Day candy!

🔗 Link to viz on @tableaupublic.bsky.social: bit.ly/3Qc247N
February 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
It's almost Valentine's day, so why not chart your affection for the #DataFam with my CYO Valentine on @tableaupublic.bsky.social?!

Pick a heart 💜 , background chart 📊 , message, and decorate with doodles. Then share with your Valentine 💝

Check it out here: bit.ly/4aTxdpQ
February 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Reposted by Lisa Trescott
I'm bringing back the TC Step Tracker for TC25! Sign up now for reminders to log your steps—in turn you'll get a chance to offer feedback for this year's step tracker.

Learn more at the blog: brittanyrosenau.medium.com/coming-soon-...
Check out the viz: public.tableau.com/app/profile/...
February 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Last week, I had the honor of speaking at Apple's Tableau Day about designing beyond defaults and adding custom UI elements to dashboards.

Check out this companion workbook on
@tableaupublic.bsky.social
for ideas to elevate the UI of your dashboards!

🔗 bit.ly/4jRJYWj

Blog post coming soon!
February 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Want to add some infographic flair to your next pie charts #DataFam? Check out my new viz and tutorial on how to make picture-perfect pie charts in Tableau.

Viz: bit.ly/3PxgI90
Blog: bit.ly/4aiVDJl

Inspiration was drawn from Shreya Arya and her tutorial on building donut charts with map layers.
January 14, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Reposted by Lisa Trescott
#IIBAwards 2024 submission is OPEN! Enter your #dataviz work or encourage friends, co-workers, and people you admire to enter. www.informationisbeautifulawards.com/awards/2024/...
December 16, 2024 at 12:23 AM
I know most people are focused on the upcoming holiday season, but I'm looking ahead to Groundhog Day!

My new @tableaupublic.bsky.social viz displays data for the 38 Groundhog Days shown in the 1993 movie.

🔗 bit.ly/3ZvryRs

Many thanks to @zachbowders.bsky.social for providing feedback!
December 9, 2024 at 4:08 PM
The CCC TUG is excited to have @kevinwee.bsky.social and Amanda Admire at today's meeting at 1:00PM (PT).

They'll be covering a topic that's sure to push all the right buttons: Incorporating buttons, toggles, and switched into Tableau dashboard design.

Join us virtually here: bit.ly/41DFFHt
CCC TUG December 2024 | Design Tips ft. Kevin Wee | Tableau
Virtual Event - Button clicks, button clicks, Bringing joy our way! Oh what fun it is to build, A dashboard that will slay! Hey! Join us as Kevin Wee showcases design tips that utilize buttons and to...
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December 5, 2024 at 4:38 PM
Come learn how to switch up your dashboards at the CCC TUG this Thursday, December 4 at 1PM (PT)!

We'll be joined by @kevinwee.bsky.social and Amanda Admire to talk all about integrating buttons and toggles into Tableau dashboard design.

🔗 RSVP: bit.ly/3OwR0kK
CCC TUG December 2024 | Design Tips ft. Kevin Wee | Tableau
Virtual Event - Button clicks, button clicks, Bringing joy our way! Oh what fun it is to build, A dashboard that will slay! Hey! Join us as Kevin Wee showcases design tips that utilize buttons and to...
bit.ly
December 2, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Reposted by Lisa Trescott
I built a fun little app to explore baby name trends over time! 👶📈 Type your name, watch its popularity evolve, and create a unique visual. Give it a try and let me know what you think!
👉 baby-names.jetpack.ai
#BabyNames #DataViz #typography
November 25, 2024 at 12:01 PM
It's an honor to serve as a @tableaupublic.bsky.social Ambassador, and I have so much appreciation for all the members of the #DataFam who helped me on my journey!

Many thanks to #Tableau for the swag! It came just in time for the weekend, and Flat Lisa always loves a reason to model for me.
November 22, 2024 at 10:55 PM
The Analytics TUG is about to start! Join @datavizlouis.bsky.social, Ojoswi Basu, and me for lots of Tableau tricks, tips, and insights!

RSVP: usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai...
Analytics Tableau User Group - November 2024 : IronViz- Games Night Viz - Dynamic Date Range | Tableau
Virtual Event - Analytics Tableau User Group
usergroups.tableau.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:49 PM
Reposted by Lisa Trescott
New from @flerlagekr.

Tableau just released some new safe fonts…YAY!!!! Check out what they are and a few critical details before you start using them. t.co/bhVPatysHU
November 18, 2024 at 1:44 PM
📅 Mark your calendars 📅

This Thursday (Nov 21, 9AM PT) I'll be at the Analytics TUG going "At The Speed of #IronViz" for the last time this year. Hope to see you there!

RSVP: usergroups.tableau.com/events/detai...
Analytics Tableau User Group - November 2024 : IronViz- Games Night Viz - Dynamic Date Range | Tableau
Virtual Event - Analytics Tableau User Group
usergroups.tableau.com
November 18, 2024 at 3:57 PM