Pablo Robles
@pablorobles.bsky.social
Visual journalist who works for The New York Times as a visual editor, based in Seoul. He specializes in information graphics and data visualization for international coverage. Past SCMP, Bloomberg in HK https://www.nytimes.com/by/pablo-robles
This weekend we published a project on the devastating impact of malnutrition on children’s bodies in Gaza.
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September 15, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This weekend we published a project on the devastating impact of malnutrition on children’s bodies in Gaza.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Lately I’ve been working on illustrations for all kinds of projects from how tariffs hit U.S. households, to the steps of building an atomic bomb in Iran, to quick visuals for smaller stories.
September 3, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Lately I’ve been working on illustrations for all kinds of projects from how tariffs hit U.S. households, to the steps of building an atomic bomb in Iran, to quick visuals for smaller stories.
Latest project: How North Korea Promotes Kim’s ‘Dear Daughter’ as a Worthy Heir
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August 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Latest project: How North Korea Promotes Kim’s ‘Dear Daughter’ as a Worthy Heir
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Latest project: Your Home Without China — We highlight how much of our everyday life depends on goods imported from China, and what could happen as new U.S.-China tariffs take effect. We used illustration to make the topic feel more accessible and relatable.
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April 28, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Latest project: Your Home Without China — We highlight how much of our everyday life depends on goods imported from China, and what could happen as new U.S.-China tariffs take effect. We used illustration to make the topic feel more accessible and relatable.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The project about the chained woman in China made it to print, with a double spread page, and appeared on the front page last Friday. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 17, 2025 at 7:23 AM
The project about the chained woman in China made it to print, with a double spread page, and appeared on the front page last Friday. www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
I made a quick map today for this important story: Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near-Naked’ www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/w...
March 12, 2025 at 7:07 AM
I made a quick map today for this important story: Chinese Warships Circle Australia and Leave It Feeling ‘Near-Naked’ www.nytimes.com/2025/03/12/w...
Latest interactive work: How the South Korean President's Military Takeover Attempt Fell Apart www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
March 10, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Latest interactive work: How the South Korean President's Military Takeover Attempt Fell Apart www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Quick map: A passenger jet flips and burns, but all 80 aboard survive a fiery crash landing in snowy Toronto www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
February 18, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Quick map: A passenger jet flips and burns, but all 80 aboard survive a fiery crash landing in snowy Toronto www.nytimes.com/2025/02/18/w...
Buildings within the extent of the Palisades and Eaton fires - Follow our maps live coverage here www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
January 10, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Buildings within the extent of the Palisades and Eaton fires - Follow our maps live coverage here www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Yesterday, I was on the front page with a talented team for a double-page feature using barometric data and Blender to showcase the canyon.
Today, the diagram of the president’s potential impeachment, published yesterday, is out—long live print! (Credit to the amazing NY print team for that.)
Today, the diagram of the president’s potential impeachment, published yesterday, is out—long live print! (Credit to the amazing NY print team for that.)
December 5, 2024 at 2:45 PM
Yesterday, I was on the front page with a talented team for a double-page feature using barometric data and Blender to showcase the canyon.
Today, the diagram of the president’s potential impeachment, published yesterday, is out—long live print! (Credit to the amazing NY print team for that.)
Today, the diagram of the president’s potential impeachment, published yesterday, is out—long live print! (Credit to the amazing NY print team for that.)
Latest work: Undersea Surgeons
The cables at the heart of the lightspeed, globe-spanning internet run across the deeps of the sea, in places no one ever sees - until the cables break.
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The cables at the heart of the lightspeed, globe-spanning internet run across the deeps of the sea, in places no one ever sees - until the cables break.
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November 30, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Latest work: Undersea Surgeons
The cables at the heart of the lightspeed, globe-spanning internet run across the deeps of the sea, in places no one ever sees - until the cables break.
🎁 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The cables at the heart of the lightspeed, globe-spanning internet run across the deeps of the sea, in places no one ever sees - until the cables break.
🎁 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Hi, I turn data into visual stories at The New York Times—maybe you’ve seen my work on skateboarding, Sherpas, protests, private jets, or text neck. Before, I crafted visuals at Bloomberg, SCMP, and La Nación.
Outside of work, I’m into watches, photography, and design.
www.josepablorobles.com
Outside of work, I’m into watches, photography, and design.
www.josepablorobles.com
November 24, 2024 at 12:20 AM
Hi, I turn data into visual stories at The New York Times—maybe you’ve seen my work on skateboarding, Sherpas, protests, private jets, or text neck. Before, I crafted visuals at Bloomberg, SCMP, and La Nación.
Outside of work, I’m into watches, photography, and design.
www.josepablorobles.com
Outside of work, I’m into watches, photography, and design.
www.josepablorobles.com
Latest graphic: Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.
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India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.
🎁 www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/w...
November 11, 2024 at 12:23 PM
Latest graphic: Is a ‘Green’ Revolution Poisoning India’s Capital?
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.
🎁 www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/w...
India promised to burn its trash mountains and safely turn them into electricity. But a New York Times investigation found hazardous levels of toxic substances around homes, playgrounds and schools.
🎁 www.nytimes.com/2024/11/09/w...
Some diagrams for our latest visual investigation of the Bayesian, the $40 million superyacht that sank quickly due to the extra-tall mast, which made it vulnerable. 🎁 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
November 1, 2024 at 8:30 AM
Some diagrams for our latest visual investigation of the Bayesian, the $40 million superyacht that sank quickly due to the extra-tall mast, which made it vulnerable. 🎁 www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
The second edition of the newsletter was out on Sunday! This time, we featured a fun interview with Rebecca Pazos from The Strait Times, along with our usual selection of weekly links 👨🏻💻 open.substack.com/pub/pablorob...
May 28, 2024 at 2:06 PM
The second edition of the newsletter was out on Sunday! This time, we featured a fun interview with Rebecca Pazos from The Strait Times, along with our usual selection of weekly links 👨🏻💻 open.substack.com/pub/pablorob...
After a break, I'm back to sharing links, tools, and projects related to visual journalism, just like I did in my old newsletter from 2021. This time, I'm interviewing creatives I admire. This week @rsimmon.bsky.social - robertsimmon.com
Read it here: pablorobles.substack.com/p/1-newslett...
Read it here: pablorobles.substack.com/p/1-newslett...
May 19, 2024 at 3:52 PM
After a break, I'm back to sharing links, tools, and projects related to visual journalism, just like I did in my old newsletter from 2021. This time, I'm interviewing creatives I admire. This week @rsimmon.bsky.social - robertsimmon.com
Read it here: pablorobles.substack.com/p/1-newslett...
Read it here: pablorobles.substack.com/p/1-newslett...
And made it to the front page and inside as a double-spread 🙌
May 16, 2024 at 5:22 AM
And made it to the front page and inside as a double-spread 🙌
What better way to celebrate my second year working for The Times than with my first graphic on an A1 published today 🥲
January 13, 2024 at 4:32 PM
What better way to celebrate my second year working for The Times than with my first graphic on an A1 published today 🥲
First hours in New York
October 17, 2023 at 12:38 PM
First hours in New York
I've simplified my website 💻 and decided to skip the usual awards page, typical introductions, and my carefully selected works in favor of a more personal site where I share what I'm up to, what I'm currently working on, and discuss things I enjoy. www.josepablorobles.com
September 24, 2023 at 1:50 AM
I've simplified my website 💻 and decided to skip the usual awards page, typical introductions, and my carefully selected works in favor of a more personal site where I share what I'm up to, what I'm currently working on, and discuss things I enjoy. www.josepablorobles.com
Nice work, Twitter/X! The accessibility here is really impressive.
September 22, 2023 at 3:03 PM
Nice work, Twitter/X! The accessibility here is really impressive.
Latest project: Singapore is tackling the extreme heat by redesigning its urban areas to combat climate change. With year-round high temperatures and humidity, their cooling initiatives offer valuable lessons to the world www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
September 22, 2023 at 9:34 AM
Latest project: Singapore is tackling the extreme heat by redesigning its urban areas to combat climate change. With year-round high temperatures and humidity, their cooling initiatives offer valuable lessons to the world www.nytimes.com/interactive/...