Martynas Jočys
@martynasjocys.bsky.social
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So I wrote a nice sentence in my article and decided that it will become a quote worth posting on its own.
December 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
So I wrote a nice sentence in my article and decided that it will become a quote worth posting on its own.
If you start creating a dashboard with grey, or toned down pastel colours, it becomes so easy to add highlighting later.
You won't need to invent a colour that shines more than the shiniest one and cuts through the noise.
You won't need to invent a colour that shines more than the shiniest one and cuts through the noise.
December 14, 2025 at 8:01 AM
If you start creating a dashboard with grey, or toned down pastel colours, it becomes so easy to add highlighting later.
You won't need to invent a colour that shines more than the shiniest one and cuts through the noise.
You won't need to invent a colour that shines more than the shiniest one and cuts through the noise.
If you just care about the contrast – at the same time you are solving plenty of accessibility issues.
#dataviz #accessibility
#dataviz #accessibility
December 10, 2025 at 5:35 AM
If you just care about the contrast – at the same time you are solving plenty of accessibility issues.
#dataviz #accessibility
#dataviz #accessibility
Some people will try to convince you that black text on white background is minimalism, and minimalism is good for dashboards, but I'm not convinced.
It is as bad as another extreme – text subtly fading into the background, which is barely readable.
#dataviz #dashboard
It is as bad as another extreme – text subtly fading into the background, which is barely readable.
#dataviz #dashboard
December 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Some people will try to convince you that black text on white background is minimalism, and minimalism is good for dashboards, but I'm not convinced.
It is as bad as another extreme – text subtly fading into the background, which is barely readable.
#dataviz #dashboard
It is as bad as another extreme – text subtly fading into the background, which is barely readable.
#dataviz #dashboard
I've seen lecturers spending a full hour trying to convince the audience to spend more time on #dashboard #accessibility. And at the end there are comments like: "I have no time for this".
Let me sneak in one accessibility tip you can't resist: chartplanet.net/accessibilit...
Let me sneak in one accessibility tip you can't resist: chartplanet.net/accessibilit...
December 2, 2025 at 6:31 AM
I've seen lecturers spending a full hour trying to convince the audience to spend more time on #dashboard #accessibility. And at the end there are comments like: "I have no time for this".
Let me sneak in one accessibility tip you can't resist: chartplanet.net/accessibilit...
Let me sneak in one accessibility tip you can't resist: chartplanet.net/accessibilit...
If you work with Power BI and still don't have an ultra-wide screen – make yourself a gift this Christmas. Imagine all your panes fitting, and there is still space for the report view.
Two monitors just ain't good for Power BI.
#powerbi
Two monitors just ain't good for Power BI.
#powerbi
November 28, 2025 at 6:42 AM
If you work with Power BI and still don't have an ultra-wide screen – make yourself a gift this Christmas. Imagine all your panes fitting, and there is still space for the report view.
Two monitors just ain't good for Power BI.
#powerbi
Two monitors just ain't good for Power BI.
#powerbi
Make use of a colour wheel when selecting additional colour for your dashboard. Here are a few methods to consider when you already have the basic colour and need additional:
November 24, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Make use of a colour wheel when selecting additional colour for your dashboard. Here are a few methods to consider when you already have the basic colour and need additional:
Don't settle with the most basic colours (like basic "blue" or #0000FF). Drifting a bit off those will be a good improvement. If you have any sliders to adjust it in your software – use them.
#dataviz #dashboard
#dataviz #dashboard
November 20, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Don't settle with the most basic colours (like basic "blue" or #0000FF). Drifting a bit off those will be a good improvement. If you have any sliders to adjust it in your software – use them.
#dataviz #dashboard
#dataviz #dashboard
There are two cases for using colours in #dashboards:
– Encode categories - because colours immediately make a clear distinction
– Guide people's attention and highlight interesting data points - because #colour grabs attention and stands out.
#dataviz
– Encode categories - because colours immediately make a clear distinction
– Guide people's attention and highlight interesting data points - because #colour grabs attention and stands out.
#dataviz
November 16, 2025 at 5:21 PM
There are two cases for using colours in #dashboards:
– Encode categories - because colours immediately make a clear distinction
– Guide people's attention and highlight interesting data points - because #colour grabs attention and stands out.
#dataviz
– Encode categories - because colours immediately make a clear distinction
– Guide people's attention and highlight interesting data points - because #colour grabs attention and stands out.
#dataviz
I'm fascinated about the colours, and I already know too much about them. This significantly slows down my dashboard creation process because I tweak HEX codes to get that perfect shade every time. If you want to learn just a bit about colours, check here:
chartplanet.net/colour-for-d...
chartplanet.net/colour-for-d...
The art of colour choices for dashboard – there is no magic, just colour theory - chart planet
For those coming to Data Visualization field from Data Science or Computer Science fields, all colour related stuff might seem like magic – either you have an eye for it or you don't. And if not, then...
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November 8, 2025 at 6:01 AM
I'm fascinated about the colours, and I already know too much about them. This significantly slows down my dashboard creation process because I tweak HEX codes to get that perfect shade every time. If you want to learn just a bit about colours, check here:
chartplanet.net/colour-for-d...
chartplanet.net/colour-for-d...
I'm not saying that I'm not a fan of minimalism. But variety helps navigation. Use variety to your advantage. #dataviz #dashboard
November 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
I'm not saying that I'm not a fan of minimalism. But variety helps navigation. Use variety to your advantage. #dataviz #dashboard
This is the most basic dashboard layout.
It's good, but I'm excited about every opportunity to deviate from it!
It's good, but I'm excited about every opportunity to deviate from it!
October 27, 2025 at 6:21 PM
This is the most basic dashboard layout.
It's good, but I'm excited about every opportunity to deviate from it!
It's good, but I'm excited about every opportunity to deviate from it!
The story ended where it started. First time I presented the topic about storytelling in Lithuania during our Data Visualisation Society meetup, and now I will do it at Big Data Europe event happening also in Lithuania.
You don't need storytelling. The date is 20th November.
You don't need storytelling. The date is 20th November.
October 23, 2025 at 3:51 PM
The story ended where it started. First time I presented the topic about storytelling in Lithuania during our Data Visualisation Society meetup, and now I will do it at Big Data Europe event happening also in Lithuania.
You don't need storytelling. The date is 20th November.
You don't need storytelling. The date is 20th November.
I will be speaking at @budapestbiforum.bsky.social again, and this time I will share condensed design essentials for dashboard developers. It's not just about data visualisation, it's also about data and also about visualisation.
October 19, 2025 at 3:10 PM
I will be speaking at @budapestbiforum.bsky.social again, and this time I will share condensed design essentials for dashboard developers. It's not just about data visualisation, it's also about data and also about visualisation.
I see so many resources on how to make beautiful dashboards, but while the looks matter, it's not the beauty that counts. We need professional looking dashboards. My how-to here: chartplanet.net/dashboard-lo...
October 15, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I see so many resources on how to make beautiful dashboards, but while the looks matter, it's not the beauty that counts. We need professional looking dashboards. My how-to here: chartplanet.net/dashboard-lo...
I believe that platforms come and go, so my central platform will be my website chartplanet.net. There I already have data visualisation experiments and articles about dashboard design. Most social posts will be derivatives from articles, so if you will read my blog, you will hate my social posts.
October 11, 2025 at 6:06 AM
I believe that platforms come and go, so my central platform will be my website chartplanet.net. There I already have data visualisation experiments and articles about dashboard design. Most social posts will be derivatives from articles, so if you will read my blog, you will hate my social posts.
I will post about BI, dataviz, dashboards, UX. My theme is "data-human interaction". Will I post about AI? Definitely yes, but first I have to cover some basics - to write about pie-charts, dark background for dashboards, rant about minimalism.
October 7, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I will post about BI, dataviz, dashboards, UX. My theme is "data-human interaction". Will I post about AI? Definitely yes, but first I have to cover some basics - to write about pie-charts, dark background for dashboards, rant about minimalism.