MAKE THE USER LOOK WHERE YOU WANT THEM TO LOOK: THE GUIDE ON GUIDING ATTENTION

Summary from the TLDR Design newsletter

Dashboards often overwhelm users by presenting too much data at once, so their primary design goal should be to guide users through a clear sequence of information—following the principle of “overview first, then details on demand.” By thoughtfully applying layout, size, color, interactivity, and other visual cues, designers can help users understand what to look at first, what comes next, and where to explore deeper, creating a more intuitive and effective experience rather than just a visually appealing one.