Fifteen (15!) new ways to visualize your data
Quickbase helps you unite scattered information into one place, giving you complete visibility across your workflows. That means faster, more informed decisions. Visualizing your data with charts supports that decision-making, telling the story of where you’re winning and where you need to focus your attention to stay on track. Historically, Quickbase has offered thirteen chart types, including bar, pie, and gauge.
Generally available to all customers now, we’re adding 15 new types of charts to help you tell even better stories with your data, and show off the great work your team is doing.
Heatmap
A heatmap is an effective way to visualize patterns and trends across large data sets. It uses color intensity to represent value, making it easy to identify spikes, clusters, or outliers at a glance.
For example, when tracking safety incidents across multiple sites, darker shades can quickly highlight areas that require attention, enabling faster and more informed decisions.
Radial bar
You can give your bar chart a circular twist. It’s a great way to compare values when you want a more visual impact. Let’s say you’re tracking task completion rates - each radial bar segment can represent a task category, making the whole chart look like a performance wheel that’s both functional and eye-catching.
Variwide bar
If you need to show both value and impact in a single view, you can use a variwide bar chart. It adjusts both the height and width of columns based on your data values. Imagine you're comparing change orders (height) by project and also want to emphasize the length of delay associated with each change order (width). Variwide bar charts help you capture both dimensions at once.
Spline
If you want to show trends with a smooth, flowing line, use a spline chart. Unlike a basic line chart, a spline adds curvature between data points, making it easier to spot gradual changes. For example, you might track labor hours used over time. A spline chart can help you visualize subtle dips and peaks across the year without harsh angles, helping stakeholders focus on overall movement.
Area spline
To show both trend and magnitude over time, use an area spline chart. It’s like a spline chart but with the area beneath the line filled in, giving more weight to the volume of data. Say you're tracking labor hours by category - an area spline can help you see how categories shift in volume while still emphasizing their overall trajectory.
Streamgraph
If you need to show how data flows over time across multiple categories, try a streamgraph. It’s perfect for visualizing stacked values with movement - like tracking how material costs shift across different categories over the course of a construction project, or how production output varies by assembly line throughout a manufacturing cycle.
Donut
Donuts show proportions just like pie charts, but with a open center for a modern look. For example, if you’re tracking revenue by region, a donut chart quickly reveals which region contributes the most.
Bullet
When comparing performance against a target, you can choose a bullet chart. It’s a clean, space-saving alternative to gauges or bar charts. For example, you could show actual sales next to your goal and a qualitative range - e.g. poor, average, or excellent performance.
3D charts
Looking to add depth to your data? 3D charts provide a visually engaging way to present standard charts like bars, pies, and funnels. While the data stays the same, the added perspective can help you tell a more dynamic story.
Available 3D charts include:
3D bar
3D stacked bar
3D area
3D pie
3D donut
3D funnel
3D scatter
