The layout of a dashboard is important for the same reason that the layout of a magazine foldout or a webpage is important. Placing the right information in the right place helps the viewer quickly and efficiently gather information and draw conclusions. In order to appreciate this fact, consider the last time you had to hunt through a poorly-constructed web page to find important information. Your time could have been better used actually applying that important information!
Dashboard layout
The golden rectangle layout
You have probably heard of the Fibonacci Sequence, the Golden Rectangle, and the Golden Ratio. Since it may have been a few years since you attended a math class, a brief reminder may prove helpful.
The Fibonacci...
