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Mayur Rathi
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Kpi Dashboard Design

Kpi Dashboard Design is an data AI skill with a core value of Design effective KPI dashboards with metrics selection, visualization best practices, and real-time monitoring patterns. It helps developers solve real-world problems in the data domain, boosting efficiency, automating repetitive tasks, and optimizing workflows.

Design effective KPI dashboards with metrics selection, visualization best practices, and real-time monitoring patterns. Use when building business dashboards, selecting metrics, or designing data ...

Last verified on: 2026-07-07

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Last Verified 2026-07-07
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mkdir -p ./skills/kpi-dashboard-design && curl -sfL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/sickn33/antigravity-awesome-skills/main/skills/kpi-dashboard-design/SKILL.md -o ./skills/kpi-dashboard-design/SKILL.md

Run in terminal / PowerShell. Requires curl (Unix) or PowerShell 5+ (Windows).

Skill Content

# KPI Dashboard Design


Comprehensive patterns for designing effective Key Performance Indicator (KPI) dashboards that drive business decisions.


Do not use this skill when


- The task is unrelated to kpi dashboard design

- You need a different domain or tool outside this scope


Instructions


- Clarify goals, constraints, and required inputs.

- Apply relevant best practices and validate outcomes.

- Provide actionable steps and verification.

- If detailed examples are required, open `resources/implementation-playbook.md`.


Use this skill when


- Designing executive dashboards

- Selecting meaningful KPIs

- Building real-time monitoring displays

- Creating department-specific metrics views

- Improving existing dashboard layouts

- Establishing metric governance


Core Concepts


1. KPI Framework


| Level | Focus | Update Frequency | Audience |

| --------------- | ---------------- | ----------------- | ---------- |

| **Strategic** | Long-term goals | Monthly/Quarterly | Executives |

| **Tactical** | Department goals | Weekly/Monthly | Managers |

| **Operational** | Day-to-day | Real-time/Daily | Teams |


2. SMART KPIs


text 
Specific: Clear definition
Measurable: Quantifiable
Achievable: Realistic targets
Relevant: Aligned to goals
Time-bound: Defined period

3. Dashboard Hierarchy


text 
├── Executive Summary (1 page)
│   ├── 4-6 headline KPIs
│   ├── Trend indicators
│   └── Key alerts
├── Department Views
│   ├── Sales Dashboard
│   ├── Marketing Dashboard
│   ├── Operations Dashboard
│   └── Finance Dashboard
└── Detailed Drilldowns
    ├── Individual metrics
    └── Root cause analysis

Common KPIs by Department


Sales KPIs


yaml 
Revenue Metrics:
  - Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR)
  - Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)
  - Average Revenue Per User (ARPU)
  - Revenue Growth Rate

Pipeline Metrics:
  - Sales Pipeline Value
  - Win Rate
  - Average Deal Size
  - Sales Cycle Length

Activity Metrics:
  - Calls/Emails per Rep
  - Demos Scheduled
  - Proposals Sent
  - Close Rate

Marketing KPIs


yaml 
Acquisition:
  - Cost Per Acquisition (CPA)
  - Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC)
  - Lead Volume
  - Marketing Qualified Leads (MQL)

Engagement:
  - Website Traffic
  - Conversion Rate
  - Email Open/Click Rate
  - Social Engagement

ROI:
  - Marketing ROI
  - Campaign Performance
  - Channel Attribution
  - CAC Payback Period

Product KPIs


yaml 
Usage:
  - Daily/Monthly Active Users (DAU/MAU)
  - Session Duration
  - Feature Adoption Rate
  - Stickiness (DAU/MAU)

Quality:
  - Net Promoter Score (NPS)
  - Customer Satisfaction (CSAT)
  - Bug/Issue Count
  - Time to Resolution

Growth:
  - User Growth Rate
  - Activation Rate
  - Retention Rate
  - Churn Rate

Finance KPIs


yaml 
Profitability:
  - Gross Margin
  - Net Profit Margin
  - EBITDA
  - Operating Margin

Liquidity:
  - Current Ratio
  - Quick Ratio
  - Cash Flow
  - Working Capital

Efficiency:
  - Revenue per Employee
  - Operating Expense Ratio
  - Days Sales Outstanding
  - Inventory Turnover

Dashboard Layout Patterns


Pattern 1: Executive Summary


text 
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│  EXECUTIVE DASHBOARD                        [Date Range ▼]  │
├─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────┬─────────────────┤
│   REVENUE   │   PROFIT    │  CUSTOMERS  │    NPS SCORE    │
│   $2.4M     │    $450K    │    12,450   │       72        │
│   ▲ 12%     │    ▲ 8%     │    ▲ 15%    │     ▲ 5pts     │
├─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────┴─────────────────┤
│                                                             │
│  Revenue Trend                    │  Revenue by Product     │
│  ┌───────────────────────┐       │  ┌──────────────────┐   │
│  │    /\    /\          │       │  │ ████████ 45%     │   │
│  │   /  \  /  \    /\   │       │  │ ██████   32%     │   │
│  │  /    \/    \  /  \  │       │  │ ████     18%     │

🎯 Best For

  • UI designers
  • Product designers
  • Claude users
  • Data professionals
  • Analytics teams

💡 Use Cases

  • Generating component mockups
  • Creating design system tokens
  • Data pipeline auditing
  • Query optimization

📖 How to Use This Skill

  1. 1

    Install the Skill

    Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The SKILL.md file downloads to your local skills directory.

  2. 2

    Load into Your AI Assistant

    Open Claude and reference the skill. Paste the SKILL.md content or use the system prompt tab.

  3. 3

    Apply Kpi Dashboard Design to Your Work

    Provide context for your task — paste source material, describe your audience, or share existing work to guide the AI.

  4. 4

    Review and Refine

    Edit the AI output for accuracy, tone, and completeness. Add human insight where the AI lacks context.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work with Figma?

Some design skills integrate with Figma plugins. Check the Works With section for supported tools.

How do I install Kpi Dashboard Design?

Copy the install command from the Terminal tab and run it. The skill downloads to ./skills/kpi-dashboard-design/SKILL.md, ready to use.

Can I customize this skill for my team?

Absolutely. Edit the SKILL.md file to add team-specific instructions, examples, or workflows.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

Skipping usability testing

AI-generated designs should be validated with real users before development.

Ignoring data quality

AI analysis inherits all data quality issues — profile your data first.

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