Shape FM
Episodes
Episode 11 - Building a Mac app with Claude Code
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Derek and James discuss how Claude Code has removed the barrier to building their ideas. James shares how he’s building a native Ma...
Episode 10: Designing & shipping a portfolio website with Claude Code
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this week’s episode, Derek and James continue their conversation around AI tools for designers. James also takes a deep dive into how he’s usin...
Episode 9: Claude Code, new design tools and more
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for our first episode of 2026. It’s only been just over a month since the last episode, but design tooling in the AI era continues to m...
Episode 8: Figma design review
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James walks through a Figma file of recent client work for AccessGrid. He goes through his (lack of) organization within the file, communicating the w...
7: Being effective at joining a new team and leveraging AI to build tools for your needs.
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Derek talks about working at Shopify and the day to day processes of joining new teams, and James talks about using AI to build out personal tools for...
6: Q&A
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and Derek answer questions around design process, managing deadlines, working with other teams in your company, and coordinating world class des...
5: Help with hiring and getting hired
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James and Derek talk about both providing hiring experiences as well as help navigating the various processes in getting hired.Shape FM is sponsored b...
4: Your online presence
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about the new Cursor website, some folks we've worked with in the past that are available for a new opportunity, how your soci...
3: Motion and animation with intent
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We dive into motion design - why rigid “motion systems” fall short, how product vs. marketing animations differ, using real-world physics for natu...
2: A Designer’s career multiplier: Communication
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Design careers aren’t just built on pixels and pretty work. They’re built on how you show up, communicate, and handle the messy middle. In this ep...
1: Introducing Shape, our design podcast
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We kick things off by sharing how we got into design, how we first met, and a nostalgic nod to everyone’s favorite relic - the marquee element. From...