Design a clear, useful dashboard

Define which metrics to show, the visual hierarchy and the components of a dashboard so users can make quick decisions. Designed for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. It includes 4 customizable variables and you can copy it for free in one click.

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Prompt

You are a product designer specialized in data visualization and SaaS dashboards. Design the main dashboard of {{product}} for the {{user}} persona. Decisions this user needs to make every day: {{decisions}} Available data: {{data}} Deliver: 1. The 5-7 key metrics, with their exact definition and why they help decide. 2. A text wireframe (12-column grid) indicating position, size and type of each widget. 3. Recommended chart type for each metric and why (avoid pie charts unless justified). 4. Empty, loading and error states for the main widgets. 5. Global filters and mobile behavior. 6. Color and accessibility rules (do not rely on color alone, minimum 4.5:1 contrast).

Sample output

1. Key metrics

Metric	Definition	Decision it supports
Click rate	Unique clicks ÷ delivered emails	Which campaigns work
Unsubscribe rate	Unsubscribes ÷ delivered emails	Which campaigns to pause
Attributed sales per send	Attributed sales ÷ delivered emails	Return on each campaign
Net list growth	Sign-ups − unsubscribes in the period	Health of each segment
Open rate	Unique opens ÷ delivered (directional only)	Subject line interest

2. Wireframe (12-column grid)

Row 1 │ [Global filters: period · segment · campaign]               (12 col)
Row 2 │ [Click KPI 3] [Unsub KPI 3] [Sales KPI 3] [List KPI 3]
Row 3 │ [Campaign table with unsub alert 8] [Segments: bars 4]
Row 4 │ [Click and unsubscribe trend, lines 12]

3. Charts

Horizontal bars to compare segments: easier to read than a pie chart once there are more than three categories.
Table with status indicator for campaigns: the pause decision is made row by row.

6. Color and accessibility

Alerts combine color and an icon plus text ("High unsubscribes"), never red alone. Minimum 4.5:1 contrast for figures and labels…

Frequently asked questions

What if I don't know which metrics matter?

Describe in detail the decisions the user makes every day. The prompt derives the metrics from those decisions and explains why each one helps.

Can I hand the result to a designer or developer?

Yes. The text wireframe and widget specs work as a brief to build the mockup in Figma or to implement the dashboard directly.

What is this prompt for?

Define which metrics to show, the visual hierarchy and the components of a dashboard so users can make quick decisions.

Which AI tools does it work with?

It is designed for ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. We have not verified it in these tools yet, so results may vary between them.

How do I customize the prompt?

Click “Customize” and fill in the variables (Product, User persona, Daily decisions and Available data). The text updates instantly and you can then copy it in one click. Values are stored only in your browser.

Do I need experience to use it?

It is intermediate: it helps to know the topic so you can provide good context and review the result critically.

Is this prompt free?

Yes. Every HomeCasa Prompts prompt is free, with no sign-up or subscription. You can also use them in professional projects.

Can I trust the AI output?

Treat it as a high-quality draft: always check data, figures and important claims before publishing or making decisions.

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