kortteina

Kortteina is a Finnish term used to describe information and content that is organized and presented as discrete card-like units rather than in a single long block. The approach emphasizes modularity, with each card containing a single idea, data point, or media element. The concept appears in various fields, including digital design, information architecture, and education, and the exact usage can vary by context.

In user interface design, kortteina refers to a card-based layout in which content blocks resemble physical cards that users can browse, filter, expand, or interact with. This pattern supports quick scanning, responsive adaptation, and visually distinct grouping of related items. It is commonly discussed in discussions of modern web and app interfaces, dashboards, and content platforms.

In education and communications, the term can describe the use of learning cards or knowledge cards to support study, recall, and spaced repetition. Such cards typically present a concise prompt on one side and a concise answer or explanation on the other, enabling focused review and collaborative activities.

Usage considerations include the strengths of card-based formats—enhanced readability, flexibility, and modularity—along with potential limitations, such as reduced depth or context if too many ideas are fragmented across many cards. As a Finnish term, kortteina is primarily found in design, education, and information-architecture discourse rather than as a formal technical standard.

See also: kortti, korttipohjainen asettelu, tietovisualisointi.