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Copilot Builds Dashboards Fast — Design Makes Them Useful

Copilot dramatically accelerates dashboard creation in Excel. But speed alone does not create value. Usability does.

Two Phases of Dashboard Creation

Phase 1: Analytical Construction

Copilot excels at generating KPIs, calculations, and charts.

Phase 2: Cognitive Design

Humans determine what matters, what stands out, and how insights are consumed.

Copilot Builds Dashboards Fast — Design Makes Them Useful
Copilot Builds Dashboards Fast — Design Makes Them Useful

Why Design Drives Adoption

Dashboards fail because users struggle to interpret them. Design reduces cognitive load and increases trust.

Practical Design Improvements

  • Resize KPIs by importance
  • Group related visuals
  • Limit charts per screen
  • Use consistent typography

Key Takeaway

Copilot delivers speed. Design delivers clarity.

Ben Kemp
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