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Applying the Flexibility vs. Usability Design Principle For Better Data Visuals

A Python Streamlit how-to on balancing design simplicity and complexity

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John Loewen
Aug 07, 2025
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An important design decision in any data story is how flexible to make the visualization versus how usable or should be.

Add too many interactive features and you risk overwhelming or confusing your audience. Conversely, if you keep it too simple you may deprive higher level users the ability to explore.

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