The Briqlab Dot Matrix is a free Power BI custom visual for analysts and report designers who need to communicate proportions in a way that feels immediate and human — not abstract. Instead of slices or bars, each unit of data is represented by a single dot or icon in a structured grid, colour-coded by category. A stakeholder does not need to read an axis or a legend to understand that 30 of 100 dots are orange — they see it. That is the power of unit-based visualisation.
• Unit-based grid display — each dot represents a fixed value you define
• Colour-coded categories with a configurable, interactive legend
• Configurable grid dimensions — control rows, columns, and dot spacing
• Category highlighting — click a legend item to emphasise that group across the grid
• Interactive tooltips showing category name, unit count, and percentage on hover
• Icon shape options — circles, squares, or custom shapes for branded report designs
• Cross-filter interaction with other report visuals on the same page
• Dark and light theme compatible with no extra setup
• Headcount distribution — employees by department, grade, or office location
• Survey response breakdown — agreement levels across a fixed respondent pool
• Market share storytelling — brand units vs competitor units in a defined market
• Progress tracking — completed vs remaining units against a fixed target
• Volume comparison — product units sold by category across a reporting period