Scandinavian minimalism for teaching media
The best teaching videos are often the simplest: one idea, clear visuals, appropriate pacing and captions. When students do not have to navigate visual noise or increasing cognitive load, they learn better. Scandinavian design has long embraced the principle that “less, but better” creates clarity — and the same design philosophy works beautifully in teaching media.
Clear media follows this minimalist logic. One point at a time, visuals that support (not compete with) the message, short segments and captions that help everyone follow — even when English, Finnish or specific academic terminology is not their strongest language. These small choices can reduce cognitive load and make the essential idea easier to remember. Minimalism in teaching videos is not an aesthetic preference; it is a learning strategy.
And you do not need to become a video professional to create high-quality educational content. With the right tools, the process can be straightforward. In the Marsio Teaching Studio, teachers can record lectures with a teleprompter, host conversational “educational chats”, or run online or hybrid sessions. The studio provides controlled lighting, high-quality cameras and two wall-sized LED screens — allowing teachers to create technically reliable materials without becoming their own AV technician.
If this approach interests you, you are warmly welcome to Clear by Design – Session 3: Video & audio, a practical workshop on captions, transcripts and clean media design.
And if you want to try professional-quality recording in practice, join the Marsio Teaching Studio introduction, after which you will be able to reserve the studio independently.
