Waffle Charts in Tableau
This is one of the most requested tutorials, so I thought why not write it for a little fun. Yes, it a fun Waffle Chart. Now, I could use a scaffold...
Dot Quadrant Chart in Tableau
I regularly look through websites for design, Pinterest, and other resources for ideas and regularly post to my Facebook Group. After posting one image, I received several messages about creating this...
Creating a Circular Network Chart in Tableau
This is one that has been in my backlog for ages, and while I am sure there will be updates to this (I want to make this a little more dynamic),...
Create a Bar Chart (Textured) in Tableau
Requested by a student, here is a tutorial on adding Textures to Bar Charts to create a very nice and interesting effect. This uses data densification as well as images in...
Arc Chart Tutorial
After years of using Tableau, I was finally given a use case that would allow me to create an Arc Chart; I always strive to build the best visualization for the client’s requirements. The client wanted to visualize...
Creating a Spiral Stacked Line Chart in Tableau
Another fun and interesting bespoke Data Visualisation in Tableau; requested by a student, here is a tutorial on created a Spiral Stacked Line Charts in Tableau. I hope you enjoy this.Note:...
Create a Radial Column Chart (Variation)
I wanted to have some fun and build up a Polar Chart, however, I had an accident and decided to run with it, and this is the resulting data visualisation. I...
Preparing Spatial Data for use in Tableau
Each graphical representation is much more effective if spatial data is used. Tableau supports Spatial data, and .SHP files are the most commonly used source of data, but what are these?.What...
Tableau and R / An Introduction
One of the Tableau topics I am frequently asked is can we integrate Tableau with the R programming language for statistical computation? The answer is yes, Tableau can be integrated with...
Creating Gradient Bar Charts in Tableau
Gradients are not best practice for data visualisations. To put it out there immediately. However, it is something that is often asked for when creating infographics, or when the key objective...