// ABOUT RENÉ BLANCO
Thinker, maker, builder, writer.
I design and build digital systems, then write about the rules, assumptions, and human consequences that surround them.
Product design and building
My work sits between strategy, interface design, code, and operations. I focus on turning complicated information and fragmented processes into clear tools that people can understand and use.
Through Urbimetrics ↗, I work with civic data, territorial intelligence, urban research, and browser-based mapping. Through Basicgram ↗, I create practical website systems for small businesses.
Independent tools
I also build focused browser tools and prototypes. These experiments explore data cleanup, content rescue, local-first processing, and familiar interfaces applied to different problems. You can see the selected archive on the Work page.
Writing
My nonfiction examines design, technology, and systems. My fiction explores anomalies, broken rules, perspective, and consequence across science fiction, literary fiction, and thrillers. The collections are available on the Writing page.
Collaboration
I am available for selected consulting and collaboration. For project inquiries, visit the Contact page.