Shape Tech

Our latest project explores a proof of concept built for a public sector client around lease extensions and the associated costs. Read the full case study here 👉 shape.tech/project/combin… #PropTech #DigitalTransformation #ProductDevelopment #PublicSector #weshapetech

Understanding the true cost of a project isn’t always straightforward. Our latest project, the Combined Cost Calculator, brings these elements together into a single, clear view. Read the full overview here: shape.tech/project/combin… #softwaredevelopment #weshapetech

Our latest blog from Jack looks at a question that often gets missed early on 'who actually owns your software?' Read the full article here shape.tech/blogs/who-owns… #SoftwareDevelopment #TechFounders #StartupGrowth #DigitalProducts #weshapetech

Another great morning connecting with the Newcastle business community This week, our co-founders Josh Nicholson and Philip Parkinson went to the Newcastle NE1 Business Breakfast, hosted at Lane7 Newcastle. #NewcastleBusiness #Networking #NE1 #WeshapeTech #NewcastleUponTyne

Life after you click "accept all changes" #weshapetech #relatable #techmeme #softwaredeveloper

Kicking off a new series where the team share their favourite spots in Newcastle 📍 First up, Phil our co-founder, his pick is the terrace at @Barluga owned by the @vaulkhard group Find out more here barluga.co.uk #NewcastleUponTyne #NewcastleSpots #WeshapeTech

We’re excited to share that Shape has joined the @Digital Capability Exchange UK (DCX). dcxuk.org #WeshapeTech #TechConsulting #UKTech #SoftwareDevelopment #TechEcosystem

FAQ – How does your software scale as my business grows? A product that works for 100 users isn’t always built to handle 10,000. At Shape, we design software with growth in mind from day one. shape.tech/faqs/what-is-y… #weshapetech #webdevelopers #newcastleupontyne #weshapetech

In a free 30-minute session, our senior UK developers will review your current build and give you a clear, honest view of what it would take to make it production-ready with our new ScaleUp Build Code Assessment at Shape. shape.tech/services/proto… #weshapetech #StartupFounders

Yesterday Phil and Josh spent the day at the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) — a collaborative space bringing together industry, academia, startups and public sector partners to strengthen the UK’s digital security ecosystem. #DigitalSecurity #WeShapeTech

There are now four types of people at every company People get 10x better when the go from bottom right to top right But the catch is: People get 10x WORSE when they go from bottom left to top left linkedin.com/posts/dan-hock… #weshapetech #buildAI #softwaredevelopment

In this piece, Jack breaks down: • why vibe coding works so well at the start • where it commonly falls apart • and why shipping something real requires more than just prompts Read the full blog here: shape.tech/blogs/vibe-cod… #VibeCoding #StartupTech #WeShapeTech

We make a point of ordering from @Dene’s Deli once a week, not just because the food is unreal (it is), but because supporting brilliant local businesses really matters to us. #northeastengladn #jesmondnewcastle #weshapetech #localbusinesses

What if discovering the best outdoor spots in the North East was effortless? TrailMate is an app idea designed to help people explore walks, hikes, coastal paths, and hidden nature spots without endless scrolling. Would you use something like this? Does it already exist?

Founder insight worth reading this week over on linkedin 👀 linkedin.com/posts/philip-p… There’s a lot of noise right now around “just building it with AI” but as Phil explains here, real-world software isn’t built on vibes alone. #weshapetech #SoftwareDevelopment #AIinTech

At Shape we provide a range of professional services designed to help businesses build better digital products and solve real problems. Read more about how our professional services can support your business and make projects smoother and more successful: shape.tech/blogs/professi…

Our latest blog from one of our founders @Josh Nicholson breaks down the Cyber Security and Resilience Bill and how it might influence the way digital products are built, governed, and maintained. Read the full article here shape.tech/blogs/the-cybe… #weshapetech

Software dev starter pack... #weshapetech #techmeme #relatable

Great start to the day for our co-founders Phil and Josh, who attended the first Newcastle NE1 Business Breakfast of 2026 this week ☕️ A brilliant morning hearing from local leaders about the growth of Newcastle’s business, hospitality, and community landscape. #weshapetech

Problem: Managing bookings, staff availability, and customer experience across a busy salon. Solution: We built U Salon a custom booking app designed around how salons actually operate Read the full case study here → shape.tech/project/u-salo… #weshapetech #customsoftware