Introduction We’ve had a few weeks of beautiful data apps on Workout Wednesday, but today I want to focus on something that will make your data apps even cleaner, and that’s the quality of your data! I love the ‘Transpose’ feature that Sigma added a few releases ago, and it enables quality control (QC) checks, alerting, …
2025 Week 35 | Sigma: Can You Improve Your Data Quality? Read More
Can you create a data request and approval app? Introduction This week, we’re moving beyond analysis and into data apps. We’re going to solve one of the most persistent problems in any data-driven organization: data quality. The challenge isn’t just to clean data. It’s to build a complete, self-service system that empowers your business users …
2025 Week 34 | Sigma: Let’s Request Some Data Changes Read More
Introduction Welcome to Week 33 of 2025! We’ve all been there: you want to cross filter a dashboard by clicking on a field, and just as easily clear the selection. With charts, it’s easy – just click the white space. But with tables, it can be a little trickier. This week’s challenge: master cross-filtering from …
2025 Week 33 | Sigma : Can you cross filter tables? Read More
Introduction Welcome to Week 32 of 2025! This week, we’re going to have a little summer fun comparing roller coasters. This prompt is less prescriptive than usual to give you the freedom to let your creativity flourish. Where do your favorites fall? Good luck! -Ashley Need access to Sigma? Click Here to Sign Up Link …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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! …
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 …
2025 Week 27 | Sigma: Can You Stay Safe This 4th of July? Read More
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 …
