Enlighten Aquarium Support

You can call your fish whatever you'd like but here at Enlighten Designs, we have some aquatic ambassadors we use when we communicate with you.

Each represents a unique way of engaging with data:

• Stella the Storyteller - a pink whale who loves to tell compelling true tales with data
• Alvin the Alchemist - a purple shark that likes to transform boring data into engaging experiences
• Ellie the Explorer - a blue fish who embodies discovery and curiosity
• Milo the Muse - a yellow butterflyfish who symbolizes inspiration and new ideas
• Rory the Rescuer - a navy angelfish who represents support and problem-solving

Together, they make up the Enlighten Aquarium crew. Here to help you get the most out of Enlighten Aquarium and have fun doing it!

Indeed. You earn it every time your metric outswims expectations. Just remember: friendly competition only. No eating the little fish, please.

Color‑code KPIs by initiative, use movement sparingly, and give your Enlighten Aquarium tank or team a name, like: “Shark Tank Sales Swim-Off” or “Pod for the Planet.” That extra narrative spark turns reporting into ritual.

Gamification adds game mechanics like points, badges, and rewards to motivate specific behaviors. It's about external incentives to drive action.

Ludification makes the work itself inherently fun and engaging. Instead of adding rewards on top of tasks, it transforms the experience into something playful and enjoyable from within. This is the secret sauce of the Enlighten Aquarium.

The key difference: Gamification motivates through prizes. Ludification creates joy through participation.

Technically, yes. But use responsibly! Some users prefer calmer species for delicate topics, like annual reviews. 🦈

Something to make you wave your fins in the air, like you just don't care, of course! Here are some ideas:

🌊 The Classic Waves

• • • Beyond the Sea – Bobby Darin
    • Under the Sea – Samuel E. Wright *(from The Little Mermaid)
    • Octopus’s Garden – The Beatles
    • Yellow Submarine – The Beatles

 🐚 Modern Current

• • • Ocean Eyes – Billie Eilish
    • Seaside – The Kooks
    • Saltwater – Geowulf
    • Deep Blue – Arcade Fire
    • Only the Ocean – Jack Johnson

 🦑 Instrumental Flow (for dashboard calm)

• • • Weightless – Marconi Union (ambient perfection)
    • An Ocean In Between the Waves – The War on Drugs
    • Liquid Smooth – Mitski (title fits, flow suits)
    • Signals from the Deep – Brian Eno
    • Drift Dive – Tycho

🐬 Playful Splash Energy

• • • Cake by the Ocean – DNCE
    • Splish Splash – Bobby Darin
    • Walk on Water – Thirty Seconds to Mars
    • The Tide Is High – Blondie
    • Big Blue Sea – Bob Schneider

🐠 Hidden Gems for True Fish Fans

• • • Aqua Boogie (No Panic) – Parliament
    • Sea of Love – Cat Power’s cover (hauntingly good)
    • Into the Blue – Kylie Minogue
    • Bubble Toes – Jack Johnson
    • Swimming Pools (Drank) – Kendrick Lamar (for late night data diving)

Not yet, but we do have other Power BI custom visuals, like Enlighten Outerspace, that features sloths flying spaceships. So, penguins aren't out of the question.

To see other Power BI custom visuals from Enlighten Designs, go to the Microsoft Marketplace and search for Enlighten Designs ... or make it easy on yourself and click Enlighten Designs Power BI Custom Visuals.

Stay tuned for future creatures.