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Bernard Obeng Boateng
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Bernard Obeng Boateng

Bernard Obeng Boateng is a Microsoft Excel MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, with over 10 years work experience in Banking, Insurance and Business Development. He is founder of Finex Skills Hub an approved Training Provider of the Financial Modeling Institute, Canada. Finex Skills Hub runs the Finex Project in Ghana, a pro bono student training outreach program for students in Data Analytics and Financial Modeling. Bernard also provides consultancy services for SMEs (start-ups and existing) in Financial Management, Business Planning and Research. He has an active audience online with about 17,000 followers on his LinkedIn Account. where he shares tips and tricks on Microsoft Excel and other Office Apps.
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Understanding your users

Before diving into the intricacies of color selection, it’s vital to understand your users. A dashboard’s purpose is to provide valuable insights, and its design should cater to its audience.

Know your audience’s preferences

Different audiences have different preferences. A financial analyst might prefer a more data-dense dashboard, while a marketing executive might opt for something more graphical. Consider the final dashboard’s end users and tailor the design to their preferences.

Accessibility is key

Ensure that your color choices are distinguishable for all users, including those with color blindness. Tools such as the Color Blindness Simulator can help you check how your dashboard looks to those with various forms of color vision deficiencies.

Consistency is crucial

The design theme should be consistent throughout the dashboard. For instance, if you’ve used a specific color for a product category in...

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Bernard Obeng Boateng

Bernard Obeng Boateng is a Microsoft Excel MVP, Microsoft Certified Trainer, with over 10 years work experience in Banking, Insurance and Business Development. He is founder of Finex Skills Hub an approved Training Provider of the Financial Modeling Institute, Canada. Finex Skills Hub runs the Finex Project in Ghana, a pro bono student training outreach program for students in Data Analytics and Financial Modeling. Bernard also provides consultancy services for SMEs (start-ups and existing) in Financial Management, Business Planning and Research. He has an active audience online with about 17,000 followers on his LinkedIn Account. where he shares tips and tricks on Microsoft Excel and other Office Apps.
Read more about Bernard Obeng Boateng