About my Makeover Monday

Today was Makeover Monday 2.0 about 'Pet ownership internationally'. Our task was to improve this visualization.


You can see my first version in the screenshot below.
What can I say about it? I didn’t use the correct type of chart and I didn’t use containers. I do like the filter and the color connection between the pet icons and the lines – but overall, it could have been much better. 😄

https://public.tableau.com/views/Petownershipinternationally_/Dashboard1?:language=de-DE&:sid=&:redirect=auth&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

Now to my new version: I improved the chart – I’m now using a bar chart.
I also changed the type of filter: you can now click on a country and see the percentage of pet ownership in that country.
This time I used containers – for the first time! At first, I didn’t like them, it was difficult. But the more I used them, the easier it became. I actually like containers now – they make the dashboard look more professional and clean.

https://public.tableau.com/views/Petownershipinternationally/Dashboard22?:language=de-DE&:sid=&:redirect=auth&:display_count=n&:origin=viz_share_link

I’d like to say that Makeover Monday is sometimes not so easy for me – but it’s really helpful.
It gives you new challenges for your skills, helps you improve your time management, and in the long run – it’s worth it.
If you want to challenge yourself – go for it!

Thanks for reading! 😊

Author:
Mariia Sapsai
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