Data is better when it’s designed

Analytics without proper hierarchy are like auto-tuned vocals in a folk song—confusing and out of place. In order to show a clear and focused data set, we created a design system that stripped the information down to its most essential form and redistributed it across the entire experience. Less noise, more music.

Bringing artists closer to fans

At a glance, this product answers three key questions —


Who’s listening? Am I up or down? How can I improve? If an artist knows who their audience is, they can tailor the sound, the shows, the merch, even who their next collaboration will be with—everything to better entertain the constant change of the crowd.

Music is changing for the better. Sure, songs are written by teams instead of performers and roadies carry turntables instead of guitars, but now data is in the band — disrupting the music industry by bringing the audience closer to the artist.

Working together in partnership, UMG consolidated data inputs from streaming music services (Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music), while YML synthesized it through design, first as a web application, then eventually as an Android and iOS app. Cleaning the data was critical to show a clear, coherent and unified visualization of only the most vital information.