Kratovaizd

Kratovaizd is a term used in discussions of visual summarization to denote a compact, rapid overview of a larger image, sequence, or dataset. A kratovaizd aims to convey the essential composition, relationships, or information of the source in a short, easily digestible form.

The term appears to be a neologism combining indicators of brevity with vaizd (view/image) found in several languages. It has circulated primarily in design blogs, user-interface discussions, and some academic-lite articles since the early 2020s.

Typical features include a limited number of elements (often one composite image or a short sequence), emphasis on salient features, and, when automated, the use of image processing to preserve layout, relationships, and color cues.

In practice, kratovaizd is used as a visual tool for fast communication, such as preview thumbnails, lecture slides, dashboards, and social-media summaries.

Because it is not a standardized concept, definitions vary, and critics warn that kratovaizd can oversimplify or misrepresent the source material.

See also: thumbnail, visual summary, data visualization.