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René Blanco.

Thinker, Maker, Builder, Writer.

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TOOL. 02 2026

TypeMerge

Data Automation

Smart data cleaner for Typeform exports. Solves Excel fragmentation caused by Logic Jumps.

The Pain: Logic jumps create massive, sparse Excel sheets with scattered data columns. Manual cleaning is impossible.

The Logic: A browser-based engine that merges columns dynamically. Processes +100k rows in seconds via SheetJS. Serverless.

[ STACK: SHEETJS, VANILLA JS ]
TOOL. 01 2026

TextoPress

Content Rescue

Content rescue tool. Converts WordPress XML backups into clean Word & PDF docs.

The Pain: Creators can't read their own backups. XML files are illegible without technical parsing skills.

The Logic: Client-side parsing engine using DOMPurify. Zero data leaves the browser. Wrapped in a 'Moleskine' tactile UI.

[ STACK: REACT, JS, DOMPURIFY ]
AGENCY 2019-PRES

Basicgram

Digital Agency

Functional website systems and operations for small businesses across Canada & the U.S.

The Challenge: Local businesses rely on 'pretty' websites that fail to generate leads or support operations.

My Solution: I build end-to-end operational systems, not just websites. Strategy, automation, and design in one package.

[ STACK: HTML5, STATIC, AUTOMATION ]

The Archive

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2023
iPad for Archs
Digital Product
Resource platform for mobile-first architects. [+ INFO]

The Gap: Architectural tools are desktop-heavy. No resources existed for iPad workflows.

The Build: Created a content-first platform and digital assets shop. From concept to paid product operation.

2024
Califica Tu Ciudad
Civic Platform
Crowd-sourced city rating system. [+ INFO]

The Problem: City info is generic or tourism-focused. Real living data is hidden.

The Solution: A civic rating system based on practical everyday criteria. Data visualization for the public good.

2024
PozaRicaLocal
Directory
Local business data structure testbed. [+ INFO]

The Problem: Local information is fragmented and outdated. Google Maps is often wrong in small cities.

The Solution: A centralized, verified directory focused on clarity. Serving as a testbed for local data schemas.

2024
VisitVeracruz
Tourism
Itinerary system based on constraints. [+ INFO]

The Problem: Travel planning is overwhelming. Travelers want pre-vetted options, not infinite lists.

The Solution: A logic-based itinerary generator that offers routes based on real travel constraints (time, budget, location).

2024
Mexivisa
Utility
Visa requirements checker for Mexicans. [+ INFO]

The Problem: Visa info is bureaucratic and scattered across embassies.

The Solution: A clean, searchable database allowing Mexican citizens to verify visa requirements instantly.

2023
Rombomag
Editorial
Independent architecture magazine. [+ INFO]

The Vision: Most architecture content is overly academic or just pretty pictures.

The Execution: An independent digital publication focused on spatial thinking and visual storytelling.

--- Client Work ---
Client
Harrison Chalets
Hospitality
Direct booking platform (BC). [+ INFO]

Client Need: A clear, trustworthy website to present accommodation units and support direct bookings.

Approach: Designed a clean, conversion-focused website emphasizing clarity and ease of navigation.

Client
Global Class Group
Services
Immigration services corporate site. [+ INFO]

Client Need: A professional online presence to structure complex service information.

Approach: Built a clear, readable system focused on trust and accessibility for prospective clients.

Client
CAS Services
Education
Homestay information portal. [+ INFO]

Client Need: A straightforward website to explain homestay services for international students.

Approach: Information-first design optimized for clarity and quick understanding.

The Lab

Experiments & Tools
Exp. 001

Menugram

A UI experiment challenging standard restaurant websites by mimicking the Instagram interface.

The Problem: Restaurants often depend on Instagram for menus, while their websites remain static and disconnected from user habits.

The Solution: Merging social behavior (stories, feed) with utility (menu data) in a React SPA.

[ STACK: REACT, TAILWIND ]
[ PROTOTYPE ] [ REACT ]
Launch ->

Writing

Substack / Essays

Thinking Pieces & Essays

Deconstructing the systems that shape our world. Design, tech, and the philosophy of how things work.

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Substack / Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi

What happens when the rules break? Exploring anomalies, paradoxes, and the unknown.

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Substack / Lit

Literary Fiction & Thrillers

High stakes in the real world. A focus on perspective, consequence, and human friction.

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Contact.

Available for consulting and collaboration.

hello@reneblanco.com