Alex Pepper

About Me

Hi, I’m Alex Pepper. I’m a recent computer science graduate with extensive design software proficiency, transitioning into graphic design/web design. I combine a strong technical foundation with creative design abilities developed through web development projects and formal design education. I am currently pursuing a MA in Graphic and Web Design at Minneapolis College of Art and Design, which helps me bring a unique perspective of both technical precision and artistic innovation to design challenges. I am skilled in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly excelling in Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign.

Skills

Design & Development Tools

Adobe Photoshop

90%

Adobe Illustrator

95%

Adobe InDesign

80%

Procreate

90%

Figma

70%

Visual Studio Code

85%

Frontend Development

HTML

90%

CSS

85%

JavaScript

80%

React

55%

Backend Development

PHP

70%

MySQL

75%

Projects

CookBook

CookBook

Personal Project

Fall 2024

HTML • CSS • JS • PHP • MySQL

CookBook

CookBook is a Progressive Web Application (PWA) I developed as a personal project that allows users to create, store, and manage their recipes. The application features user authentication, recipe categorization, favorites functionality, and a responsive design that works across all devices.

NFL Schedule Viewer

NFL Schedule Viewer

Personal Project

Fall 2024

HTML • CSS • JavaScript • React

NFL Schedule Viewer

A React-based web application that displays NFL game schedules in an interactive and visually appealing format. The app automatically scrolls to the next upcoming game, and features team-colored cards for each matchup. It was developed as a personal project to create a more user-friendly way to view NFL game schedules.

Sunstyle

Sunstyle

CS325 Full Stack Web Dev

Summer 2024

HTML • CSS • JS • PHP • MySQL

Sunstyle

A comprehensive full-stack eCommerce platform developed for CS325 - Full Stack Web Development. The project consists of two main components: a customer-facing storefront and an administrative backend. The system features complete user authentication, shopping cart functionality, order management, and product catalog management.

Web Animation Project

Web Animation Project

CS317 Web Animation

Fall 2023

CSS Animations • JS • GSAP

Web Animation Project

A comprehensive web animation project developed for CS317 - Web Animations, demonstrating various animation techniques including SVG animations with GreenSock (GSAP), CSS animations, combined CSS/JavaScript animations, and interactive animations. The project includes seven distinct pages showcasing different animation approaches and techniques.

Virtuoso Academy

Virtuoso Academy

CS317 Web Animation

Fall 2023

HTML • CSS Animations • JS

Virtuoso Academy

The Virtuoso Academy website was developed for CS317 - Web Animations, showcasing a variety of modern web animation techniques. The project features a music academy website with animated components including loading screens, navigation elements, interactive faculty cards, and dynamic content transitions.

Forte

Forte

CS330 Mobile Development

Fall 2023

HTML • CSS • JS • Firebase

Forte

Forte is a Progressive Web Application (PWA) developed for CS330 - Principles of Mobile Development that helps users catalog and manage their vinyl record collection. The app allows users to add records with detailed information, view their collection, and delete records when needed, all while maintaining functionality both online and offline.

Zoo Park

Zoo Park

CS131 Intro to Web Structures

Spring 2023

HTML • CSS • JavaScript

Zoo Park

This project is a website for a fictional zoo called "Zoo Park," developed as part of CS131 - Introduction to Web Structures course in Spring 2 2023. The website serves as an informational and interactive platform for zoo visitors, featuring multiple sections including a homepage, events calendar, interactive map, food outlets, themed worlds, newsletter, and an online shop.

Found Object Alphabet

Found Object Alphabet

MCAD • Typography

Spring 2025

Adobe Photoshop • Photography

Found Object Alphabet

I had to create an alphabet using found objects. I created an alphabet entirely from tools in my garage. No tools were reused, and some letters took multiple pieces to get just right. The hardest part? Finding the right tools for every letter. The best part? Seeing it all come together as a full alphabet.

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Type Specimen Poster

Type Specimen Poster

MCAD • Typography

Spring 2025

Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator

Type Specimen Poster

For my Type Specimen Poster project in my Typography class at MCAD, I chose Futura. I designed a double-sided promotional poster showcasing Futura's history, letterforms, and special characters. This project was a great exercise in working with grids, hierarchy, and type-only layouts.

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Type Mash-Up

Type Mash-Up

MCAD • Typography

Spring 2025

Adobe InDesign • Adobe Illustrator • Procreate

Type Mash-Up

For this assignment I had to mash up two contrasting typefaces (Clarendon Roman and Limelight Regular) into a new design. I chose to design a logo for an electric vehicle brand called "VOLTAGE." I combined Clarendon's sturdy bracketed serifs with Limelight's Art Deco geometric style to create something that balances innovation with reliability.

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Drop Cap Project

Drop Cap Project

MCAD • Typography

Spring 2025

Procreate • Adobe Photoshop

Drop Cap Project

I created this "Y" drop case inspired by Yuma, Arizona where I met my wife. I turned a saguaro cactus into a letter against a sunset gradient backdrop. Getting the cactus arms to form a clear "Y" while looking natural was tricky, but I'm happy with how it balances legibility and desert vibes.

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Contact

location icon San Diego, CA

email icon alexbpepper@gmail.com

phone icon (602) 715-5797