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Shawn Papineau — Tampa, FL

Creative developer.
Thoughtful builder.

I design and build websites and web applications for brands, artists, and founders who care about how things look and how they work.

I've been writing software for 7+ years and designing for just as long — which means you get someone who can own the whole thing, from the first wireframe to production deployment. No handoffs. No friction.

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The difference

Design sense and engineering depth — in the same person.

Most projects suffer from the gap between designers who can't implement and developers who can't design. I close that gap — writing clean code and making deliberate visual decisions from the same seat.

The result is faster iteration, fewer misunderstandings, and a final product that actually reflects the original vision instead of a diluted version of it.

How I work

Design → Build → Ship

I take projects from concept to deployed product. That means wireframes, visual design, front-end build, CMS setup, and launch — all handled without you needing to manage a team.

Services

What I do.

Web Design

  • UI & interaction design
  • Design systems
  • Prototyping & wireframing
  • Brand-driven layouts

Development

  • Front-end engineering
  • Full-stack web apps
  • CMS & headless builds
  • API & platform integrations

Creative Technology

  • Interactive experiences
  • Motion & animation
  • AI-powered tooling
  • Custom tooling & scripts
Who we work with

Who I work with.

Creative Studios

Agencies, production companies, and design studios that need a technical partner who speaks their language.

Founders & Startups

Early-stage teams who need a site that punches above their weight — built fast, built right.

Artists & Musicians

Independent artists and labels who want a web presence as distinctive as their sound.

Small Businesses

Owner-operated businesses that want a real developer, not a template — and a long-term partner.

Ideal client: someone with a strong point of view who wants a site that actually reflects it.

Based in Tampa, FL

Available for local and remote projects

Open to contract, freelance, and retainer work

Let's build something

Have something to build?

Tell me about your project — what you're building, where you're stuck, or what you want to exist that doesn't yet. I'll get back to you within a day or two.