About

Hi, I'm Andrew Cox

Front-end developer and UI designer based in Hackensack, NJ, specializing in modern, accessible web experiences built with React and Next.js.
Andrew Cox, founder of SmalCoda Web Solutions, front-end developer and UI designer based in Hackensack, NJ

About Andrew

Since January 2020, I've been running SmalCoda Web Solutions—a small, design-forward studio that helps local businesses and creative teams build calm, high-performing websites. My background blends technical problem-solving with visual design, customer experience, and a genuine interest in making digital tools feel human.

Before starting SmalCoda, I spent over 8 years at Apple—first as a Technical Expert helping customers navigate complex hardware and software challenges, then as a Mac Systems Architecture Tools Developer building internal automation systems for engineering teams. That experience taught me how to balance precision with empathy, diagnose problems quickly, and communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

I hold a B.S. in Chemistry from the University of North Florida, an A.S. in Graphic Design from Santa Fe College, and completed Meta's Front-End Developer Professional Certificate. I'm also a regular user of AI-assisted development tools like GitHub Copilot and ChatGPT, which help me prototype faster and write cleaner code.

Origin Story

How SmalCoda Started

SmalCoda Web Solutions was born from a belief that great websites don't need to be loud to be powerful—they need to be clear, thoughtful, and well-crafted. I started SmalCoda to blend design sensibility with modern engineering and help small businesses turn "small code" into meaningful, lasting digital impact.

Values

Clarity

Decisions stay visible with structured feedback and clear next steps.

Craft

Thoughtful typography, spacing, and motion for experiences that feel calm.

Care

Partner mindset—understanding your team, audience, and constraints.

Consistency

Design systems and clean code that age gracefully.

How I Work

One clear point of contact, a visible plan, and async-friendly updates. Feedback cycles are structured, and you get prototypes early to react to.

Impact

Launches that feel on-brand, load fast, and align with business goals. Teams leave with documentation and systems they can extend.

Tools & Stack

Built with modern, proven tech

Opinionated defaults: accessible components, fast performance, and clean build pipelines.

Next.jsReactTypeScriptTailwind CSSVercelFigmaAdobe Creative SuiteGit & GitHub

Client feedback

What Clients Say

"Andrew made the process easy, seamless, and straight-forward for a non-technical person like myself. For years, we had no website because it was too much of a hassle, so our website was empty. Within a week, we were online and appearing in Google Searches."

Bill C

Owner, Ashtin Communications, Inc.