Analytics Visualization Patterns Skill When to Use - Planning a new dashboard or updating existing visualizations. - Coaching teams on self-serve analytics adoption. - Auditing visual design, accessibility, and narrative clarity. Framework 1. Audience & Story – clarify persona, decision cadence, and key questions. 2. Layout & Hierarchy – organize tiles by funnel (overview → drill-down → diagnostic), highlight KPIs. 3. Chart Selection – match metric type to chart (trend, composition, comparison, distribution). 4. Accessibility – color contrast, labels, tooltips, mobile/responsive consideration…