Modeling the Known Universe in Tableau

Haleigh Schwartz dives into things like parameter actions, image roles, overlaying data with custom images, and clever tricks like invisible shapes to make interaction feel smooth but seamless. The post walks through all of this including where the data came from (NASA etc.), what choices were made, and exactly how things were built. If you’ve been thinking of pushing your own dashboards beyond rote charts and into something more inspiring, this will give you both ideas and technical inspiration.