kuvakoon
Kuvakoon is a term used in Finnish visual culture to describe a method of presenting information or storytelling through a sequence of images. The approach emphasizes combining photographs, illustrations, and diagrams into a coherent visual unit that can be consumed at a glance.
Etymology: The word derives from kuva, meaning image, and the suffix -koon, a Finnish formative element used
Origins and history: The term emerged in Finnish design and media studies circles in the early 21st
Characteristics: A kuvakoon typically consists of a series of frames or panels arranged in a deliberate sequence.
Applications: In journalism, education, and cultural heritage contexts, kuvakoon can be used to present case studies,
Reception and critique: Proponents argue that kuvakoon makes complex topics accessible and supports memory through imagery.
See also: visual storytelling, infographic, storyboard, photomontage.