leguoirista

Leguoirista is a term used in a limited set of design, linguistics, and civic-technology discussions to denote a practitioner who studies, promotes, and applies leguoirism—a field focused on the legibility, accessibility, and practical interpretation of complex texts such as statutes, regulations, public notices, and contracts. The word combines elements suggesting law and visibility, reflecting its emphasis on making dense information easier to understand. It is not an established academic discipline and is not standardized across institutions.

Practices commonly associated with leguoiristas include analyzing legal and administrative documents to identify barriers to comprehension, developing plain-language reform proposals, creating user-friendly templates and visual aids, and advising policymakers, government agencies, non-profits, or legal-tech teams on accessible communication. The work often intersects with plain-language movements, usability, information design, and semiotics, aiming to reduce ambiguity and improve public comprehension of official texts.

Origins and status: The term appears sporadically in online discussions and some speculative-writing communities beginning in the 2010s. It has not gained widespread recognition within mainstream academia or professional associations, and there are no universally accepted curricula or certification for leguoiristas. Consequently, usage and responsibilities can vary significantly between communities.

Notable figures and works: There are no widely recognized leading figures or canonical works associated with leguoirista as an established field; references tend to be niche blogs, forums, or speculative texts.

See also: Plain-language movement, information design, accessible design, legal-tech, civic technology.