Courts
Design
Studio

courts.studio

Legal design for the public good

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Projects & Capabilities

Court Form Redesign

Transforming complex legal forms into clear, guided experiences that reduce errors and improve access to justice.

Wayfinding Systems

Spatial and digital navigation for courthouses, helping visitors find their way through unfamiliar environments.

Design Workshops

Collaborative sessions with judges, clerks, and designers building shared understanding of legal-design challenges.

Digital Case Tracking

Interfaces that make case status transparent for litigants, reducing anxiety and unnecessary courthouse visits.

Plain Language Notices

Rewriting legal notices and summons in clear, human language while maintaining legal accuracy and authority.

Research Publications

Documenting our methods and findings to advance the field of legal design worldwide.

Information Architecture

Structuring complex legal information so that it flows logically and serves diverse audiences effectively.

Hearing Room Interfaces

Display systems for courtrooms that present schedules, case info, and procedural guidance clearly.

Partner Programs

Ongoing collaborations with courts, legal aid organizations, and universities to embed design in justice systems.

Accessibility Audits

Evaluating and improving how court services serve people with disabilities, limited literacy, and language barriers.

Self-Help Portals

Guided digital tools that help unrepresented litigants understand their rights and navigate court procedures.

Design Sprints

Rapid prototyping engagements that take a court challenge from problem statement to tested prototype in five days.

About the Studio

courts.studio works at the intersection of design and justice. We believe that every interaction with the legal system should be clear, fair, and human-centered. Our team combines expertise in service design, information design, and legal process to create better court experiences.

Get in Touch

hello@courts.studio