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The Missing Rule for Power BI Layouts

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Since I posted my article about minimum font sizes for different Power BI canvas sizes, I have been thinking about all the other UI elements on the screen. Surely they would behave similarly to font sizes? If font sizes need…

Power BI Font Scaling Guide for New Canvas Sizes

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Power BI’s April (2026) update finally introduced larger canvas sizes, and the community has been buzzing about the new design possibilities. More space, more flexibility, more room to breathe. But there’s still a missing piece in the conversation, one that…

Building a Colour Contrast Ratio Checker in Power BI (Using Pure DAX and WCAG Maths) 

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Accessibility is something I advocate for constantly, especially when it comes to colour contrast. Yet every time the topic comes up, there’s always someone who believes contrast is just a matter of “choosing colours that look okay together.” Apparently, it’s not “technical enough.” So this time, instead of explaining why colour contrast matters, I…

Y-Axes Lies: How Small Design Choice Shapes Stories

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In one of my recent sessions, “Accidental Data Lies: How Poor Visual Can Choices Mislead”, I take a deep dive into common chart crimes and the ethics of data visualisation and storytelling. One of my favourite examples is truncated axes.…

When Relationships Go Rogue in Power BI

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Happy 2026! If you’re still hunting for a New Year’s resolution, here’s a good one: get to know your data model like it’s your best friend! Understanding how your relationships work, especially the sneaky bidirectional ones, can save you hours of head-scratching…

The Feedback Redemption

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When I first started my career, feedback was the part I dreaded most. I’d sit there in review meetings, smiling politely on the outside, while inside I was defensive, anxious, sometimes even furious. Every comment felt personal. A verdict on…