While locked-in and working from home to stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m spending time creating informational and entertaining episodes. Today’s topic is: How much is bad design costing you? That’s the reality—design is important. Just take a look at some of the Corona Virus visuals out there. They’re horrible!
“I often feel that people underestimate how much bad (analytics) design is costing them when it comes to analytics.” [02:31]
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3 Knowledge Bombs
- Mico on Product Design: Packaging and design are important, even if competitor’s products are better.
- Mico on Bad Design: Costs you five things—Tool adoption, credibility, funding, partnerships, and trust.
- Mico on Cash Flow: When your data is good but ugly, you can’t afford to ignore design
In this episode, you'll learn:
- [01:30] - Key Quote: The reality is that, you know, design is important. - Mico Yuk
- [01:35] - Don’t underestimate the power of product packaging and design.
- [02:46] - Announcements: Early-bird registration discount extended for BI Data Storytelling Mastery Accelerator Workshops, but dates may change.
- [03:30] - Check out my NEW Free Online Training: Become a Chief Data Storyteller: Part 2, using our Analytics Design Guide!
- [04:27] - Download this Freebie: Analytics Design Guide Template (updated version).
- [05:31] Five Things Bad Design Costs You:
- 1. Trust
- 2. Partnership
- 3. Funding
- 4. Credibility
- 5. Tool Adoption
- [06:08] - Key Quote: You’re dollar smart and penny stupid. (most orgs when it comes to design) - Mico Yuk
- [12:09] - Key Quote: Design is one of those things that keeps the cash flow coming when it comes to BI projects. - Mico Yuk
- [15:46] - Key Quote: You cannot afford to ignore it, no matter how good your data is, if it’s ugly, it doesn’t matter. - Mico Yuk
- [19:45] - Key Quote: If your stuff looks outdated and old, people will not trust your data. - Mico Yuk
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“Your credibility is at stake. Bad (analytics) design is costing you your credibility, whether or not you know it.” [10:37]
Links and Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Register today for Part 1 of How to Become the Chief Data Storyteller in your Org! free training!
- Download our free, updated 50-page Analytics Design Guide today!
- REMINDER: Register today for upcoming BIDS workshop (Use code: AoF2020 for $100 off early bird price)
- Get more free tips by check out the BI Brainz Blog!
- Join our private BI Data Storytelling Mastery Group on Facebook
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