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Julian Villafuerte
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Julian Villafuerte

Julian Villafuerte is a founding member of Evolution Consulting, a Mexican firm which provides QlikView consulting services throughout the Americas. Since 2010, he has helped several companies to define effective strategies for data management and business analysis. As a consultant, he has worked in application development, project management, pre-sales and training for many industries, including retail, manufacturing and insurance. In October, 2015, he published “Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView”, a practical handbook focused on developing useful and engaging analytical applications. He has a Master's degree in Information Technology Management and teaches at the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City. Recently, he started a blog called QlikFreak (https://qlikfreak.wordpress.com/), where he shares tips and tricks about data visualization, scripting and best practices.
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Color palettes


For those who come from a graphic design background, mixing and matching colors is a straightforward activity. However, if you are more familiarized with programming or databases, creating a simple palette can be a titanic task. However, even if you have an awful sense of fashion, you can still be a great QlikView designer by relying on the experts. As we discussed in Chapter 2, All about Dashboard Design Best Practices, there are many amazing websites that can help you create an adequate color palette, so don't hesitate to visit them! From specialized graphic design websites to fashion or interior design resources, there is no excuse for not having a friendly color scheme.

Once you find the perfect mix of colors, be sure to add it to your library. You can use text objects to easily copy and paste the RGB formula or simple charts to move the palette as a whole with the Format Painter tool. In the end, these resources not only give consistency to your apps, but also endow them...

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Julian Villafuerte

Julian Villafuerte is a founding member of Evolution Consulting, a Mexican firm which provides QlikView consulting services throughout the Americas. Since 2010, he has helped several companies to define effective strategies for data management and business analysis. As a consultant, he has worked in application development, project management, pre-sales and training for many industries, including retail, manufacturing and insurance. In October, 2015, he published “Creating Stunning Dashboards with QlikView”, a practical handbook focused on developing useful and engaging analytical applications. He has a Master's degree in Information Technology Management and teaches at the Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico City. Recently, he started a blog called QlikFreak (https://qlikfreak.wordpress.com/), where he shares tips and tricks about data visualization, scripting and best practices.
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