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Episode 10
Mar 3, 2026

Designing & shipping a portfolio website with Claude Code

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.

Show notes

  • The Blistering Speed of AI Development
  • Experiencing the Joy of Building with AI
  • James's Transformation: Designing and Building with Claude Code
  • Overcoming Frustrations in Iterative AI Design
  • Exploring Audio Input for LLM-Powered Development
  • A Live Look at the Claude-Built Portfolio
  • Building an Interactive Guestbook with Micro-Animations
  • Integrating Databases and Multiplayer with AI Deployment
  • Optimizing Design Workflow with AI and Prompt Engineering
  • The Future of AI: Hardware, Speed, and Model Wars
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