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How to Build a Light/Dark Mode Theme Switch in Power BI 🌓 (No DAX, With Accessibility in Mind)
Give your users control in Power BI with a Light/Dark Mode switch using just a table, a slicer, and conditional formatting. No DAX needed.
20 hours ago3 min read


Star Wars Dashboard Personas for UX-Driven Design: Know Your Audience, You Must
From strategic leaders to precision specialists, these Star Wars-inspired dashboard personas reveal why some reports succeed while others fall flat—and how UX design can make all the difference.
Aug 134 min read


Drop the Shadow: Rethinking Drop Shadows in Power BI
Drop shadows in Power BI might look stylish, but they often hurt clarity, accessibility, and UX. Here’s why—and the simple design tweaks that work better.
Jul 32 min read


Power BI Padding Tips: The Sacred Space Between Chaos and Clarity
Now that we’ve all learned to love rounded corners , let’s talk about another quiet champion of good design: padding . You know, that...
Jun 114 min read


The Power BI Accessibility Checklist ✅ - With Tips, Tools & Real-World Examples
Make your Power BI reports more accessible with this practical checklist. Covers alt text, keyboard navigation, color contrast, and more.
May 213 min read


Dark-Mode Reports in Power BI: Cool or Confusing?
Dark mode in Power BI is sleek and trendy, but is it right for your audience? Dark mode can reduce glare in low-light settings and make colors pop, but it also risks poor readability, low contrast, and eye strain if not designed carefully. Accessibility guidelines like WCAG require a 4.5:1 contrast ratio for small text, which can be harder to achieve on dark backgrounds. In this guide, you’ll learn the pros and cons of Power BI dark mode, when it makes sense, and how to make
Mar 203 min read


Accessibility features in Power BI you probably didn't know existed
Power BI has hidden accessibility features that can make your reports clearer, friendlier, and usable for everyone. Here’s how to find them—and why adding them takes less effort than you think.
Apr 5, 20244 min read


What on Earth is UX Design and why does it matter in Data Visualization?!
UX design puts your audience first, making reports intuitive and easy to use. Here’s why it’s a game-changer in data visualization (and what doors have to do with it).
Jan 15, 20242 min read


Aiming for the Moon with MoonStory: Where Power BI Meets UX Design
MoonStory is where data meets design. Follow along for Power BI tips, UX best practices, and stories from the data community—always aiming for the moon.
Jan 3, 20243 min read
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