In an effort to reach a larger audience, the Toronto symphony sets out to create a visual experience to accompany their scores. These infographics use symbols and color to make it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. These simplified systems were created with accessibility in mind; however in this instance a higher level of accessibility could be achieved.
The article states that these diagrams are popular amongst younger generations, and I believe that it could be even more popularized if other accessibility factors would have been considered. For example the size of the text in certain parts is quite small which would be difficult to read for those with glasses or poor sight.
Furthermore the author states that the colors …show more content…
This would also provide the connections of emotion and color accessible to those with different cultural backgrounds, as not all cultures associate the same emotions with the same colors as we do. Although, perhaps having these words next to their section would be even more helpful as it would be understandable to those who are color blind.
Not all is wrong with this design; symbols are used to describe the type of instrument used in each section. This information is even reiterated with written descriptions. The method in which parts are broken up provides a simpler reading experience for people. Breaking it into sections and then further sub-sections, means that people can absorb the information at their own rate, and not feel inundated with information.
Nevertheless more items can still be improved upon. As someone with a limited knowledge of music the identification of the major keys means nothing to me. Assuming that others using this info graph are also beginners, an aside providing a condensed set of information on what these are —and what the difference between a C major and a C minor— would prove to be
The article states that these diagrams are popular amongst younger generations, and I believe that it could be even more popularized if other accessibility factors would have been considered. For example the size of the text in certain parts is quite small which would be difficult to read for those with glasses or poor sight.
Furthermore the author states that the colors …show more content…
This would also provide the connections of emotion and color accessible to those with different cultural backgrounds, as not all cultures associate the same emotions with the same colors as we do. Although, perhaps having these words next to their section would be even more helpful as it would be understandable to those who are color blind.
Not all is wrong with this design; symbols are used to describe the type of instrument used in each section. This information is even reiterated with written descriptions. The method in which parts are broken up provides a simpler reading experience for people. Breaking it into sections and then further sub-sections, means that people can absorb the information at their own rate, and not feel inundated with information.
Nevertheless more items can still be improved upon. As someone with a limited knowledge of music the identification of the major keys means nothing to me. Assuming that others using this info graph are also beginners, an aside providing a condensed set of information on what these are —and what the difference between a C major and a C minor— would prove to be