I’m Jorge Peñaloza, a founder and visual designer specializing in infographics, information design, editorial design, illustration, and data visualization. I turn complex news, scientific, economic, and technical topics into clear, accessible visual narratives—building visuals that help people quickly understand what matters. Over the years, I’ve coordinated infographic and visual journalism teams and delivered visual communication for institutions and data-driven projects. I also develop interactive digital storytelling experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, web-based ways to present information.…

JORGE PEÑALOZA

I’m Jorge Peñaloza, a founder and visual designer specializing in infographics, information design, editorial design, illustration, and data visualization. I turn complex news, scientific, economic, and technical topics into clear, accessible visual narratives—building visuals that help people quickly understand what matters. Over the years, I’ve coordinated infographic and visual journalism teams and delivered visual communication for institutions and data-driven projects. I also develop interactive digital storytelling experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, web-based ways to present information.…

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I’m Jorge Peñaloza, a founder and visual designer specializing in infographics, information design, editorial design, illustration, and data visualization. I turn complex news, scientific, economic, and technical topics into clear, accessible visual narratives—building visuals that help people quickly understand what matters.

Over the years, I’ve coordinated infographic and visual journalism teams and delivered visual communication for institutions and data-driven projects. I also develop interactive digital storytelling experiences using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to create engaging, web-based ways to present information.

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Language

English
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Visual Designer at Independent visual communication studio
December 31, 2018 - Present
Lead independent visual communication projects focused on infographics, information design, editorial design, illustration, data visualization, and digital storytelling. Selected work includes interactive web-based experiences for UN-Habitat (information design, visual storytelling, navigation, and interactive content using HTML/CSS/JavaScript), plus institutional and data-driven visual communication such as ECLAC animated graphics. Provides infographic and visual communication support for organizations working on topics like urban development, mobility, sustainable transportation, and public-interest communication.
Infographics Department Coordinator at Notmusa Editorial
December 31, 2016 - December 31, 2018
Led illustration and infographic work across editorial projects, managing design workflows and visual content.
Infographics Department Coordinator at Record Newspaper
December 31, 2015 - December 31, 2016
Coordinated illustration and infographic teams, delivering visual storytelling for sports news and features.
Infographics Consultant at Danilo Design Group
December 31, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Provided infographic consulting and visual storytelling solutions for clients, leveraging illustration and data visualization to communicate complex information.
Infographics Department Coordinator at Reforma Newspaper
October 2, 1993 - September 12, 2014
Transformed complex news, data, scientific, economic, and technical information into accessible visual narratives. Led the development of infographics and visual journalism projects.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Communication Design at Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana, UAM Azcapotzalco, CDMX
February 2, 1987 - May 29, 1992

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Government
    Interactive Data Visualization
    Interactive digital project developed for UN-Habitat, combining data visualization, visual storytelling, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to present complex information in an accessible and engaging way. https://www.twine.net/signin webdesigner designer…
    Infographics & Illustration
    A selection of editorial and infographic projects focused on visual storytelling, information design, illustration, data visualization, and the communication of complex subjects through strong visual narratives. illustrator graphicdesigner designer…
    ECLAC — Animated Data Visualization
    Animated visualizations developed for the Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC/CEPAL), transforming data and complex information into clear and engaging visual stories. explainervideo video animator…
    OUI Central America — Data Visualization & Visual Storytelling
    A visual communication project for UN-Habitat that transforms complex urban and territorial information into accessible visual narratives, using infographics, data visualization, maps, and editorial design. graphicdesigner illustrator…
    Tren Maya — Visual Communication & Infographics
    Visual communication project developed for UN-Habitat, focused on presenting complex information about the Tren Maya through clear and engaging infographics, diagrams, maps, and visual storytelling.…
    Tren Maya — Visual Communication & Infographics

    Visual communication project developed for UN-Habitat, focused on presenting complex information about the Tren Maya through clear and engaging infographics, diagrams, maps, and visual storytelling.