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Allison Horst
Developer advocate at Observable, educator, and data illustrator with a background in environmental science and experience teaching data visualization and science communication.
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Oct 3, 2025
• 50min
storytelling with data podcast: #92 Why Dashboards Die—and How to Save Them With Allison Horst
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Allison Horst, a developer advocate at Observable and expert in data visualization with a background in environmental science, joins to talk about the lifespan of dashboards. She discusses why many dashboards fail to engage users, emphasizing the power of co-creation and early feedback. The conversation highlights the importance of balancing clarity with technical correctness and adapting dashboards to audience needs. Allison also shares insights on avoiding dashboard fatigue and encouraging continuous collaboration to foster a culture of data literacy.
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