Introduction Living in Chicago, one of my favorite things to do is visit parks. Some are small, some are gigantic, and it’s often that I don’t really know all the options my local parks have to offer. I wanted to build this quick app off of Chicago Parks District data to help find parks near […]
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Can you create a feedback app? Introduction This week, we’re switching gears — from surfacing insights to capturing them. Using just a few of Sigma’s core features — input tables, controls, and actions — you can build a fully embedded NPS tool that lives right inside your dashboard. No scripts, no third-party forms, and no
2025 Week 30 | Sigma: Do you NPS? Why yes. Read More »
Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Introduction Welcome to Week 29 of 2025! This week’s challenge is all about bringing back a tried-and-true classic: the Gantt chart. Whether you’re mapping out project timelines or visualizing task dependencies, this is your chance to put a clean, modern spin on one of the original BI visuals. Build something in Sigma that’s as functional
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Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Introduction Welcome to Week 28 of 2025! This week, we’re going to practice a newer feature of Sigma: Custom Context Menu Options. When combined with a series of actions, these options can really beef up your data application, allowing you to guide the user to new insights more easily than simply drilling down. Good luck!
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Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Introduction As we all prepare ourselves (and our dogs) for this weekend in the US, let’s be careful out there. I’ve been on a bit of a kick of perusing government websites for data lately, and I’ve been surprised at how easy it is to pull data on a number of topics. This week, I’m
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Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Can you create a custom context menu? Introduction Last time, we explored how modals can unlock dynamic, focused storytelling in your Sigma dashboards. This week, we’re taking it one step further by pairing modals with Custom Context Menus — a powerful new (beta) feature in Sigma. Context menus let you embed right-click actions directly into
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Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Introduction Welcome to Week 25 of 2025! This week, we’re going to work with tabbed containers and show how to easily navigate the end user to new content without the need for additional pages in your workbook. This helps save precious real estate on your dashboard and creates a seamless user experience. Good luck! -Jess
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Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Introduction Welcome to Week 24 of 2025! This week, we’re going to illustrate the difference between two of Sigma’s newer features: Modals and Popovers. These layout elements are very similar, but have slightly different functionality and visual differences. Good luck! -Ashley Need access to Sigma? Click Here to Sign Up Link to WOW Sigma Instance
2025 Week 24 | Sigma: Do you see the difference? Read More »
Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Introduction It’s Stanley Cup Playoff day, and I must EDMit I have a preference for who I’d like to win. This week, I’m revisiting an old challenge I made and improving it by using Sigma’s new “Transpose” functionality. This little gem slipped in without me noticing and has been a beautiful addition to my Sigma
2025 Week 23 | Sigma: Can You Compare Two NHL Teams? Read More »
Sigma, Workout Wednesday
Can you create a modal? Introduction Think a bran muffin is a healthier choice than a breakfast sandwich? Think again. This week’s challenge throws Starbucks and McDonald’s into the ring — matching menu items with the same calorie count but wildly different nutritional makeups. Spoiler: one of them is a lentil bowl, the other is
2025 Week 22 | Sigma: Do You Modal? Read More »
Sigma, Workout Wednesday