How to Enter ZoomCharts Mini Challenge for Power BI

1. Step 1: Register for ZoomCharts Mini Challenge here and receive a Drill Down Visuals Developer License for Power BI.
2. Step 2: Create a Power BI report including at least 2 ZoomCharts Drill Down Visuals in one report page!
3. Step 3: Submit your entry here to be verified.
   (If your submission doesn’t match the challenge criteria, you will be notified by email, so make sure you have time for revision and resubmission if needed. Feel free to resubmit your entry as many times as necessary before the deadline.)
4. Step 4: Follow ZoomCharts on LinkedIn
5. Step 5: Share a LinkedIn post on your profile that contains:
   • Mentions: @ZoomCharts, @OnyxData, @Enterprise DNA, @BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT), @Smart Frames UI, @Data Career Jumpstart
   • Hashtags: #dataDNA, #builtwithzoomcharts

Judging Criteria for Power BI Reports

Business users use reports to make data-driven decisions. That’s why reports are called effective if they enable users to drill down and filter data quickly and intuitively to find answers to any question they might have and analyze data in all possible directions and dimensions.

We will evaluate:

1) How easy is it to understand the data? (Max 10 points)

• Is too much text used for explanation?
• Are the indicative colors in charts instinctually understandable?
• Does it tell a story?

2) How easy-to-use is the report? (Max 14 points)

• Cross-chart filtering implementation across the report. Can other visuals provide relevant data as the user explores the report?
• Response time
• Drill Down: Multi-layer data exploration. Can the user drill down and gain additional insights within the report?
• Use of tutorial overlays and other elements to assist new users. Can a new user start using this report straight away with just the guidance provided within the report itself?

3) How good is the report design and is it suitable for its purpose? (Max 10 points)

• Visual design: Is the overall look consistent, no empty spaces, no overcrowding?
• Interface design: Are there unnecessary visualizations/buttons/complexity in use?
• UX design: Is the produced report usable?
• Report design: Is the main challenge answered?
• Technical: Are all the fonts used the same, are the sizes readable?

You are encouraged to use various techniques at your disposal, such as tooltips, drill-throughs, drill-downs, cross-chart filtering, and page navigation features, to enhance your analysis.

Resources

Here are some useful links to learn more about ZoomCharts and get inspiration for your report:

• Use-Case Gallery: Try live demos and download reports made by the ZoomCharts team.
• Video Tutorials: Watch engaging video guides on how to set up and use the visuals.
• Documentation: Technical deep-dive about ZoomCharts visuals.
• ZoomCharts Blog: Useful tips & tricks for data visualization and report creation.
• Visuals Gallery: Explore all the possible customization options for Drill Down Visuals.