Maybe you can provide more detail about the type data or the imagery that would better connect with your concept and objectives?
I was trying to use color and overlap to describe how data can be used but obviously that did not come across. Since I am not sure what you mean by "any windows application" I will think of other ways to convey the message.
#2 Thank you. I just meant that the icon could seems like it could come from ms office, ms visual studio, etc. Guages, charts, spreadsheets are typical of dashboards, though I not sure how one might integrate them...
data compilation was always like putting a puzzle together - and I majored in statistics in college! maybe you can better explain your visualization of the dashboard? will try something else.
#29 & #30 Including the apple is a good touch. Wondering how it will look on a darker background instead of white, like the blue gradient on mediamatters.org The design still does not blow my socks off but is definitely a step in the right direction.