Legerbare

Legerbare is a Dutch term used primarily in graphic design, publishing, and asset management to describe content that is ready to be laid out or easily integrated into a layout. In practice, legerbare materials are those that can be placed into a page or template with minimal additional editing, ensuring that the final composition remains consistent with the project’s grid, typography, and color settings.

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed with the productive Dutch suffix -baar, meaning "able to be," and is interpreted as content that can be laid out without extensive preparation. The exact historical usage is limited to niche design contexts, and the term is not as widely standardized as more common concepts like legibility or readability. Within teams, legerbare assets are preferred because they streamline production workflows and reduce formatting time.

Criteria and examples: legerbare text typically involves well-structured blocks with clear paragraph styles, appropriate line length, and compatible fonts. Legerbare images are high-resolution, correctly cropped, and provided in formats that preserve transparency and scaling (for example, vector files or correctly rasterized images). Vector graphics, standardized color profiles, and properly labeled metadata are also considered legerbare. The overarching idea is minimal disruption to the layout process.

Relation to other concepts: legerbare is related to, but distinct from, readability (leesbaarheid) and legibility, which concern the reader’s ability to perceive content. It overlaps with asset management and production readiness, emphasizing technical compatibility with layout systems.

See also: readability, legibility, layout, typography, asset management.