havainnollistajina

Havainnollistajina is a Finnish term that designates the plural form used to express the role of “as illustrators” or “in the role of illustrators.” It is built from havainnollistaja, meaning an illustrator or visual explainer, with the suffix -na indicating a role and the form -in(a) signaling plural usage in the translative case. The construction is used when describing multiple people who fulfill the function of creating visuals or demonstrative materials.

Usage of havainnollistajina is common in formal descriptions, project documentation, and credits where the visual work of a team is being acknowledged. It covers a range of professions that contribute to visuals, including graphic designers, illustrators, concept artists, and educators who produce instructional graphics or diagrams. The term emphasizes the role or capacity in which the individuals operate, rather than naming specific job titles.

Linguistic notes: havainnollistajina is the translative plural form of havainnollistaja. In Finnish, the translative case often marks a change of state or function, equivalent to “in the role of” or “as.” Therefore, havainnollistajina focuses on the function of the people described, rather than their ongoing identity as a profession. The related singular forms—havainnollistaja (illustrator) and havainnollistajina (plural, “as illustrators”)—are used similarly to indicate role-based credits or descriptions.

See also: havainnollistaminen (visualization or demonstration), havainnollistaja (illustrator or explainer), havainnollistaminen-verbi.