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Hi, I'mErik Hughes.

Full-stack developer & designer building custom web experiences from concept through launch.

Erik Hughes

About me

I build websites that look as good as they perform.

Based in Los Angeles, I'm a full-stack developer and designer with 7+ years building custom marketing websites and interactive platforms. I own the full lifecycle from creative direction and architecture through deployment, handling both the design and the code.

Outside of web development, I'm a professional trombonist with recording credits including Ariana Grande, Michael Bublé, and Dancing with the Stars, and a contributor to 5 Grammy-nominated works.

Frontend

  • React
  • Next.js
  • TypeScript
  • SCSS
  • Framer Motion
  • Responsive Design

Backend & CMS

  • Node.js
  • Django
  • REST APIs
  • Strapi (Headless CMS)
  • WebSockets

Integrations & Infra

  • Stripe API
  • NextAuth
  • AWS
  • DigitalOcean
  • Netlify
  • SEO

Work

Selected projects

A selection of client work and personal builds. Each one owned end-to-end.

Musician Website Template System2025

Musician Website Template System

A modular, media-forward website template combining custom audio/video integration with full e-commerce functionality.

Built a fully custom audio player, Strapi-driven store with category filtering, and Stripe-powered checkout with secure digital delivery. Architected reusable components to support scalable customization while maintaining cohesive branding.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • SCSS
  • Strapi
  • Stripe API
CoraVie Medical2025

CoraVie Medical

A custom medical technology marketing site with scroll-based hero animations and a secure, gated content portal.

Built responsive, performance-optimized layouts to clearly communicate complex clinical value. Integrated a password-protected portal using NextAuth with Strapi-backed user account management for approved user access.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • SCSS
  • Strapi
  • Framer Motion
  • NextAuth
Manzanita Charter Middle School2024

Manzanita Charter Middle School

A bilingual (English/Spanish) school website built around a chalkboard-themed visual concept with SVG stroke-based animations.

Implemented SVG stroke animations to simulate hand-drawn icon effects in the hero. Built modular content sections, announcement systems, and document libraries with dynamic language switching across all content.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • SCSS
  • Strapi
  • Framer Motion
Ark Wealth Advisors2024

Ark Wealth Advisors

A custom financial services website with a scroll-animated hero where layered visual elements transition as users move through the page.

Built a cohesive, brand-forward visual system emphasizing trust and clarity. Implemented responsive layouts, testimonial modules, and interactive FAQ components to drive engagement and lead conversion.

  • Next.js
  • React
  • SCSS
  • Strapi
  • Framer Motion

Other projects

theHang

A fully functional real-time social platform with chat rooms, moderation dashboards, and sub-second message delivery — built and run from 2018–2023.

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  • Django
  • WebSockets
  • Django Channels
  • JavaScript
  • jQuery
  • AWS

Contact

Let's build something great together.

I'm open to new projects. Whether that's a marketing site, an interactive platform, or a complex full-stack build. If you have something in mind, let's talk.

Best way to reach me is by email. I typically respond within a day.