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Shape FM

Shape FM

By: James McDonald & Derek Briggs
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We dive into design with a focus on learning taste, honing quality, and mastering the craft of great interfaces.2025 Shape FM
Episodes
  • Episode 11 - Building a Mac app with Claude Code

    Episode 11 - Building a Mac app with Claude Code
    Apr 8 2026

    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 Mac app for his Ring doorbell cameras, while Derek talks about developing an iOS app at Shopify.


    They also discuss Benji’s move to X, and why they’re excited to see his level of polish applied across the x.com website and app.
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    42 mins
  • Episode 10: Designing & shipping a portfolio website with Claude Code

    Episode 10: Designing & shipping a portfolio website with Claude Code
    Mar 3 2026

    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 using Claude Code to build the new website for his studio.
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    59 mins
  • Episode 9: Claude Code, new design tools and more

    Episode 9: Claude Code, new design tools and more
    Feb 3 2026

    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 move at breakneck speed. James shares how Claude has become part of his day-to-day workflow, and together he and Derek talk about why it’s such an exciting time to be a creative.
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    47 mins
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