Shape is a podcast for designers by designers.

James shares how he used Claude Code to design and ship his studio website, exploring AI-powered workflows, rapid iteration, and the joy of building with LLMs.

Kicking off 2026, James and Derek explore Shopify culture, UI engineering, and using LLMs to go from idea to deployed projects fast, without losing quality.

James walks through a real client Figma file, showing how he organizes, iterates, and turns messy ideas into polished, dev-ready designs.

A mix of life updates, lessons from joining Shopify, and how designers can use AI to build personal tools and speed up their workflows.

A wide-ranging catch-up on new projects, deadlines, design-to-code workflows, and how strong teams and clear messaging bring great products to life.

A focused look at navigating the hiring process, standing out to teams, and building real connections that help designers land the right role.

A thoughtful look at portfolios, social presence, and inspiration, with insights on how personality, new tools, and standout work shape modern design careers.

A practical conversation on using motion to add meaning, comparing product and marketing animation, with real examples from their work.

A candid look at how communication, ownership, and reliability shape great design careers more than pure visual skill.

James and Derek kick off Shape by sharing their design stories, why the podcast exists, and their love for UI craft, tools, and the tiny details that make great design.