Web Design · Branding · SEO Optimization

Hi, I'm Colton Karaffa

I build modern websites that balance creative design with strong technical foundations. My work blends thoughtful branding, clean layouts, and fast, SEO-optimized code.

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Independent Projects

Personal builds where I explore new frameworks, user interface systems, and creative solutions. Each project is a space to test ideas, refine technical craft, and design with purpose and precision.

CodeHub Website

FigmaResponsive DesignUI SystemWeb Accessibility

I led the UI/UX design and backend development for CodeHub, a student-run developer organization at the University of Georgia. The site serves as a central hub for forms, starter code, project showcases, and FAQs. I designed the full visual system and built the landing page frontend myself, while also contributing to backend architecture and helping coordinate integration work across the broader frontend. The focus was on creating a modular, accessible platform aligned with CodeHub’s mission to support beginner-friendly development and inclusive tech communities.

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TrackifyJobs

Next.jsGoSupabaseStripe APITailwindCSSGemini API

TrackifyJobs is a job tracking software I built for tracking and refining my job applications. It combines NLP resume scoring, automated follow-ups, and a streamlined dashboard to reduce stress and increase offer rates. The goal was to make application management effortless and intelligent.

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BoomBox - Mood-Based Music Recommendation App

Next.jsReactTailwindCSSMongoDBSpotify APIGemini APIPinataAuth0

BoomBox is a full-stack web app that recommends music based on the emotional tone of user-uploaded images. I led a team of two in building a system that uses Gemini for image sentiment analysis, the Spotify API for mood-aligned song selection, and Pinata for decentralized image storage. The app supports user authentication via Auth0 and stores user data in MongoDB. I designed the system architecture, handled API integration, and built the landing and core app frontend. Users can create and share playlists, with built-in group collaboration features that support co-curated music discovery.

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E-Commerce Product Title Classification

PythonScikit-learnNLPTF-IDFSVCLogistic RegressionNaive Bayes

This project explores scalable machine learning methods for classifying e-commerce product titles into 248 categories using a dataset of over 1.4 million entries. I implemented a preprocessing pipeline with TF-IDF vectorization, stopword removal, normalization, and feature selection to the top 10,000 tokens. I evaluated multiple classifiers, including Linear SVC, Logistic Regression, and Multinomial Naive Bayes, with class-weighted adjustments to handle imbalance. The study showed that Linear SVC consistently performed best on large-scale product categorization tasks, demonstrating the viability of ML for text classification in e-commerce systems.

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Client Work

A selection of websites and interfaces designed and developed for small businesses and organizations. Each build blends design clarity with performance and precision.

S.W.A.T Construction Company

Next.jsReactTailwindCSSFigma

Role: Developer & UI/UX Designer

Client: Construction Company

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Summit Management and Development

Next.jsReactTailwindCSSFigma

Role: Developer & UI/UX Designer

Client: Local Management Company

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Children's Dentistry

FigmaResponsive DesignAccessibility Improvements

Role: UI/UX Designer

Client: Lead Developer

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Regional Waste Services

FigmaAccessibility AuditInformation ArchitectureResponsive DesignSEO Optimization

Role: UI/UX Designer

Client: Lead Developer

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About Me

I'm Colton Karaffa, a full-stack developer and designer studying Computer Science at the University of Georgia. I bring together visual design and technical development to create websites that are both elegant and high-performing.

My work combines creativity with structure. I've partnered with small businesses to develop full digital identities, handling everything from brand design in Figma to responsive, SEO-optimized websites built with React and Next.js.

I focus on making every project clear, fast, and visually cohesive so the final product communicates a message effectively and feels effortless to use.

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What I Offer

I specialize in modern web design and development, combining visual design, branding, and technical performance to build websites that help brands stand out.

Web Design

Clean, responsive layouts crafted in Figma and built for clarity and usability.

Development

Next.js and React builds focused on SEO, speed, and seamless user experience.

Branding

Logo, typography, and visual identity systems that align design and purpose.