My Little Dive into José Criales-Unzueta’s Work
Alright, so the other day, this name popped up on my radar: josé criales-unzueta. Can’t even remember where I saw it first, maybe scrolling through some feeds or maybe someone mentioned it in passing. You know how it goes.

Anyway, it stuck in my head. Sounded interesting. So, I figured, why not look him up? Had a bit of free time, so I sat down and started searching around. Just typed the name in, see what comes up.
Spent maybe an hour or so just clicking around. Found some bits and pieces, mostly related to design, data visualization, that sort of thing. Some really neat visuals caught my eye. Looked like he had a specific style or approach, quite clean, quite thoughtful.
I got particularly interested in how some of those data graphics were put together. They weren’t overly flashy, but they communicated stuff really clearly. So I thought, okay, let’s try and understand the process behind one of these.
- First, I tried to find more details on a specific project. What tools did he use? What was the thinking behind it?
- Then, I looked for any articles or maybe talks where he explained his methods.
- Found some general stuff, but getting the nitty-gritty details was tough. You know, the exact steps someone takes. People don’t always share that.
I didn’t end up replicating anything exactly. Didn’t really have the time or maybe the right tools immediately available. Plus, trying to copy someone else’s specific style isn’t really my goal. But the process of digging into his work was useful.
What I took away was more about the approach: the focus on clarity, the way information was presented. It wasn’t about complex techniques, seemed more about thoughtful design choices. It’s always good to see how others tackle these problems, gives you ideas for your own stuff.

So yeah, that was my little exploration sparked by stumbling upon the name josé criales-unzueta. Just a small detour, but sometimes these little dives are where you pick up interesting perspectives. Worth the hour I spent, for sure.