Which numbers should appear on a product dashboard?
Start with the measures that help a user decide what needs attention today. The example provides KPI cards as a place for those figures, but the right choices depend on the product: a sales tool may show open opportunities, while a membership service may highlight renewals. Give every number a clear label and time period so users do not mistake a total for a recent change.
Why include profile and settings pages in the example?
People need to manage their own account details without searching through the main work area. The sample pairs its dashboard with profile and settings screens, showing where personal preferences can live beside the product’s central task. Decide which settings users can change themselves, which affect the whole team, and whether a change needs confirmation before it takes effect.
How can I keep a dashboard from feeling crowded?
Give the most important task the strongest place on the screen, then move secondary details behind navigation or into a focused page. The sample’s sidebar and KPI grid offer a framework, not a reason to show every possible metric at once. Ask what a returning user needs to notice first, and remove cards that do not help them choose an action.