Season 2

Namaste Power BI

Episode 24

Data Storytelling & Design

⏱ 35:00

Episode Summary

Report design principles — visual hierarchy, color psychology, layout grids, accessibility, and how to tell a story with data instead of just showing charts.

This is Episode 24 of the free Namaste Power BI course on DevWithData — covering data storytelling & design. Watch the video above, then pass the MCQ checkpoint to unlock the next episode and update your Data Readiness Index score.

Key Takeaways

→Every report should answer a specific business question
→F-pattern and Z-pattern layouts guide the reader's eye
→Use color intentionally — not decoration
→Less is more — remove every element that doesn't serve the story

⚠ Common Interview Pitfalls

•Using every color in the palette (pick 2-3 max)
•Cramming 15 visuals on one page
•Prioritizing aesthetics over data accuracy

Official Reference

Deepen your understanding with official Microsoft documentation.

PL-300 Official Training Course

Microsoft's official instructor-led training for the Power BI Data Analyst certification.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/courses/pl-300t00

Power BI Documentation

Complete reference for Power BI Desktop, Power BI Service, and Power BI Embedded.

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/

Content on DevWithData is original and inspired by official Microsoft resources. The links above point directly to Microsoft Learn — always the authoritative source.

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