Small Multiples

A series of similar graphics or charts arranged in a grid or sequence, each showing a different frame, condition, or time point, used to illustrate change or comparison. In tactile graphics, small multiples are the traditional method of representing movement or temporal change — for example, showing successive stages of a solar eclipse or phases of a dance move as separate static images on the same page or across pages. While effective for some purposes, small multiples can be difficult to interpret by touch because comparing across frames requires remembering previous images, and reducing image size to fit multiple frames on a page can compromise tactile legibility.