Explicit Measures Podcast 448: The Easier the Worse It is? Simple UI & Gotchas
Aug 7, 2025
Mike and Tommy discuss the balancing act of creating visually appealing yet functional user interfaces in Microsoft's Fabric. They tackle the challenges of simplifying complex features while catering to both casual and power users. The conversation shifts to the evolution of tools like Power Query and DAX, addressing the tension between innovation and limitations. They also highlight user feedback's role in shaping products and emphasize the need for design consistency across diverse age demographics, ensuring usability across different skill levels.
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Report Design Flexibility
- Mike Carlo shared his extensive experience building report backgrounds and templates for flexibility and good looks.
- He stressed the importance of designing reusable templates over overly specific one-off reports.
Use Templates and Themes
- Build templates rather than single detailed reports to increase maintainability and consistency.
- Use theme files for uniform styling to avoid repetitive manual formatting of visuals.
Personal Preference in Report Layout
- Mike Carlo prefers long scrolling analytic reports for his personal use to maintain context.
- He recognizes that multi-page designs appeal differently to different audiences.