Hey there!
I'm Alexa Pettitt
"My true passion lies in bridging the worlds of creative arts and IT."
As a dedicated third-year Open Window student , I have had the privilege of striving for excellence and achieving commendable academic results. My true passion lies in bridging the worlds of creative arts and IT.
Currently double majoring in interaction design and interactive development, I'm on a mission to bring imagination to life through innovative work. With an unwavering commitment to personal growth, I'm ready to grow alongside the ever-evolving industry.
Past achievements
Dec 2023
Pangolin
Creative Technologies Trailblazer Award
Issued By The Open Window Institute
The Crystal Award for the "Creative Technologies Trailblazer Award" is presented to the student that showcases the most innovative use and progressive application of technology and design within their project. The work should be holistic and refined on a technical and conceptual level and challenge the boundaries of its technical application. I was awarded this for my application "FaceFit Meadow".
The Crystal Award for the "Creative Technologies Trailblazer Award" is presented to the student that showcases the most innovative use and progressive application of technology and design within their project. The work should be holistic and refined on a technical and conceptual level and challenge the boundaries of its technical application. I was awarded this for my application "FaceFit Meadow".
Dec 2023
Pangolin
Best Front-End UI Development Pangolin
Issued By The Open Window Institute
The award for "Best front end UI Development" is awarded to the development project that features the most aesthetically pleasing user interface design. I was awarded this for my mobile application "Whimsy" - a bedtime story competition app.
The award for "Best front end UI Development" is awarded to the development project that features the most aesthetically pleasing user interface design. I was awarded this for my mobile application "Whimsy" - a bedtime story competition app.
Oct 2023
Loeries
Finalist
Finalist
Finalist in the Student Digital Media Category
Issued By The Loeries
The Loeries judges have acknowledged Animon's standing as a top 16 contender in the digital media student category.
The Loeries judges have acknowledged Animon's standing as a top 16 contender in the digital media student category.
Sept 2023
Portfolio
Runner Up
Runner Up
Behance Intervarsity Portfolio Review
Issued By The University of Johannesburg
Recognized by industry experts as the second-best portfolio.
Recognized by industry experts as the second-best portfolio.
Nov 2022
Pangolini
Creative Technologies Pangolini
Issued By The Open Window Institute
For the most innovative second year project, of 2022, in the Creative Technologies faculty.
For the most innovative second year project, of 2022, in the Creative Technologies faculty.
July 2022
Hackathon
Winner
Winner
Open Window Hackathon Group Project
Issued By The Open Window Institute
For creating the best arcade game within the creative technologies faculty.
For creating the best arcade game within the creative technologies faculty.
2022/2023
SRC
Secretary
Secretary
Student Representative Council
Acknowledged By The Open Window Institute
Elected by my peers to serve as a student representative council member, representing them within the institute.
Elected by my peers to serve as a student representative council member, representing them within the institute.
Jan 2021
Scholarship
Winner
Winner
Visual Storytelling Scholarship
Issued By The Open Window Institute
For creating portraying the best visual storytelling amongst all the creative technology applicants.
For creating portraying the best visual storytelling amongst all the creative technology applicants.
Aug 2020
Golden Key
Golden Key Member
Issued By Golden Key
For achieving within the top 15% of my degree.
For achieving within the top 15% of my degree.
2019
Head Girl
Elected Student Leader
Issued By The Hill College
In recognition of being elected the girl student leader by peers and educators for the class of 2019.
In recognition of being elected the girl student leader by peers and educators for the class of 2019.
2019
Dux Award
The Dux Award
Issued By The Hill College
In recognition of being the top matric achiever of the Hill College class of 2019
In recognition of being the top matric achiever of the Hill College class of 2019
