Vibe-Coding a Dashboard? Here Are 5 Steps So It Doesn't Suck
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Five practical steps for building useful AI-generated dashboards instead of just visually impressive ones. Covers starting with a clear question before prompting, matching chart types to question types using decision frameworks, designing with intentional color palettes and minimal clutter (referencing Tufte), building a narrative arc (setup, tension, insight, action), and adding interactivity only after the static dashboard is solid. Includes concrete prompt examples using WHO air quality data with Claude and MotherDuck Dive, plus anti-patterns to avoid like pie charts with many categories, 3D charts, and dual unrelated axes.
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The DatasetStep 1: Start With a Question, Not a ChartStep 2: Match the Chart Type to the Question TypeStep 3: Design With IntentionStep 4: Build a Narrative ArcStep 5: Make It Interactive — But Not OverwhelmingThe Prompt DifferenceBonus: Make It a Reusable SkillTL;DRReferencesSort: