Source & Shape
Pablo RoblesFrom raw source to final shape. An occasional journal on design, visual journalism and storytelling. Featuring process breakdowns, creative explorations, interviews, essential tools, and thoughts, curated by Pablo Robles.
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My Problem With Bar Charts
I say this all the time in person, and my editors can back me up: I really don’t like bar charts, and I go out of my way to avoid them. Don’t get me wrong, bar charts, line graphs, pie charts, or any traditional visualizations are undeniabl...
Immersive Visual Journalism
In one of my previous posts about types of data, I promised to talk more about immersive visual journalism. Basically, it comes down to two main approaches: being there in person to find unique angles, and finding creative ways to report a...
Fast Turnarounds, 3D, and Creative Iteration
Since the last edition, the poll ended in a tie, with 35% voting for monthly updates and 35% choosing biweekly. Moving forward, updates will arrive every two weeks.
Recent flooding in Nepal stands out as one of the biggest stories this ye...
Source & Shape
Most creative processes are completely hidden. Working on them day in and day out can be deeply frustrating. It is a lot like learning to paint with watercolors, where a single mistake with water or paint can ruin your sketch and mess up th...
New Types of Databases
A few weeks ago, I had the honor of speaking with a group of students at Yonsei University here in South Korea, one of the top three most prestigious universities in the country. The audience came from many different backgrounds, but we foc...
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A visual journalist from Costa Rica based in Seoul via Hong Kong, working as a visual editor at The New York Times sharing tools and thoughts about visual journalism and the process behind it.
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