Vance Schaefer

FULL-STACK DEVELOPER

Building clean web apps that feel fast and modern.

I’m Vance — a University of Minnesota student studying Computer Engineering. I build Next.js / React frontends and FastAPI backends with a strong focus on clean code, performance, and polished UI.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptFastAPIMongoDBREST APIsAuth / JWT

I’m currently open to freelance work, internships, and collaborations. If you need a landing page, a full-stack app, or a clean backend API, I can help bring it to life.

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Vance

Custom Pricing

Custom Landing Pages

Starting at $250

Designed and built from scratch · tailored layout · brand-focused

Custom Web Apps

Starting at $800+

Built to your exact needs · auth, databases, APIs, and deployment

Looking for something more affordable? Check out the ready-to-deploy templates below. Custom projects are quoted based on scope and timeline.

Ready-Made Templates

Lower-cost, pre-built layouts that can be branded and deployed fast.

Portfolio$149

Studio One

Modern tattoo portfolio with hero, filtered gallery, pricing, booking form, and aftercare. Designed to convert visitors into bookings.

Next.jsCSS ModulesResponsiveSEO-readyImage-optimized
Live DemoUse this template

Delivered branded + deployed. Colors, sections, and copy are customizable.

Landing$149

Acid Ink

Bold tattoo studio landing page with artist showcase, services overview, booking flow, aftercare guidance, and contact sections. Designed to feel artistic, modern, and professional without corporate fluff.

Next.js (App Router)TypeScriptCSS ModulesResponsiveSticky HeaderAccessible NavSEO-ready
Live DemoUse this template

Delivered branded + deployed. Colors, sections, and copy are customizable.

Launch & Hosting Setup

What you provide

  • Your domain name (or I’ll help you pick one)
  • A hosting option: Vercel (simple) or a VPS like Linode/DigitalOcean
  • Access so I can launch it (invite me on Vercel or share SSH for a VPS)

What I do

  • Recommend the best option (Vercel vs VPS) based on what you need
  • Deploy the site and make sure it’s fast, secure, and working
  • Connect your domain (DNS) and set up HTTPS

After launch, I’ll handle minor fixes for free (small UI tweaks I missed, quick config adjustments, or updating versions to patch common issues). Bigger feature work is billed separately.

You own the domain + hosting account (Vercel or VPS). I just guide the setup and handle the launch.

Let’s Build Something Together

Tell me what you want. I’ll reply with a quick plan + quote.

Fast start

  • Pick a template you like
  • Send your logo/colors + copy
  • I deploy it and connect your domain
Template-readyMobile-firstDeployed for you

Contact

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Email is best for details. IG/LinkedIn is fine for a quick intro.

Email: scha1202@umn.edu

If you already picked a template, include the name + your timeline.

Projects

FeedToVote

FeedToVote began as a research-based school project exploring how social media feeds influence civic engagement and voter motivation. After completing extensive research and writing a formal paper on the topic, the final requirement was to present the findings in a clear, public-facing format. I chose to turn it into a fully designed website. I built the site with a clean, modern UI and a mobile-first layout, focusing on readability, structure, and performance so the research could be explored like a real product rather than a static assignment.

SpaceSync

SpaceSync is a collaborative project built to solve time coordination between Earth scientists and astronauts on other planets. We created formulas to calculate local time on celestial bodies like Mars or Jupiter using real orbital data and a custom space calendar. I helped improve frontend UX and collaborated closely with my teammates on design and strategy. We built it as part of the NASA HUNCH program and presented it throughout the year, including at reviews with NASA engineers.