Let’s explore the ideal design together! Free Seminars on Thursday, November 6th and Thursday, November 20th: “How to Utilize Design Basics Vol. 1 and Vol. 2” Image
URL: Creek & River, Inc. Press Release: October 16, 2025 To Members of the Press Let’s find the ideal design together! Free Seminars: “How to Utilize Design Basics Vol. 1 & Vol. 2” on Thursday, November 6th and Thursday, November 20th
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https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/165992/ ※Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:30 PM ▼For details and to apply for Vol. 2, “Typography Knowledge That Creators Need to Know,” click here https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/166009/ ※Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025 8:30 PM Design is not simply about creating beautiful visuals; it is widely used as a process and method for systematically constructing things to achieve objectives and goals. It also plays an important role in a variety of areas, including product appearance and functionality, advertising, and the usability of websites and apps. Basic knowledge of design is important not only for graphic and web designers, but also for those involved in all kinds of creative work, including video creators, directors, and marketers. In this seminar series, we will be joined by Keiichi Masuda, who manages certification programs and creates teaching materials for graphic design, web design, and video production, as well as teaching at a vocational school. Each session will focus on how to apply the fundamentals of design, deepening understanding of design through a different theme. The first session will cover “Design Knowledge Creators Need to Know,” and the second session will cover “Typography Knowledge Creators Need to Know.” If you’re interested, please join us. Vol.1: Thursday, November 6th “Design Knowledge Every Creator Should Know” – What is CI? How to apply it to design – Basic principles of good layout and practical examples – How to apply it to actual works Vol.2: Thursday, November 20th “Typography Knowledge Every Creator Should Know” – Basic typography terminology and concepts (fonts, character spacing, line spacing, alignment, etc.) – The impact of character selection on design – Key points and case studies for beautiful typesetting – Tips for achieving both readability and design – How to apply typography to actual works 1. Explanation of the theme by the instructor 2. Post ideas such as “We should do it like this!” in the chat 3. The instructor will compile the submitted opinions on a panel and visualize them. 4. Participants post images (e.g., URLs) of their “ideal design products” in the chat. 5. The instructor will present and explain example images prepared by the instructor. 6. Summary and Q&A. *This seminar will solicit many ideas from
participants. While the event will be conducted using the chat function, participants will not be shown their faces or voices, so please feel free to participate. How can we make use of this? Design Basics Vol. 1: Design Knowledge Every Creator Should Know Vol. 2: Typography Knowledge Every Creator Should Know ■Dates and Times Vol. 1: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM Vol. 2: Thursday, November 20, 2025 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM ■Location Online ■Speakers
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/3670/4427/3670-4427-9a4705785b513d8572e9bb67260e5be9-303×442.jpg Masuda Keiichi Representative Director, Fashion Industry Technology Succession Association (General Incorporated Association) Graduated from the Department of Design and Information Science, College of Art and Design, Musashino Art University. He manages qualifications, produces teaching materials, and holds courses in textile design, graphic design, video production, and web design. While working at Bunka Gakuen Educational Corporation, he worked with members from industry, government, and academia to create teaching materials as part of a Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology-commissioned project. ■Target audience ・Graphic designers ・Web designers ・Video designers ・Animators ・Interior designers ・Fashion designers ・Industrial designers ・UI designers ・UX designers ・Marketers ・Product designers ■Participation fee Free ■Capacity 60 people per session ▼For details and to apply for Vol.1 “Design knowledge that creators should know,” click here
https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/165992/ ※Deadline: Thursday, November 6, 2025, 8:30 PM ▼For details and to apply for Vol. 2, “Typography Knowledge That Creators Need to Know,” click here https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/166009/ ※Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025, 8:30 PM ▼If your company would like to request training or instructor services from Keiichi Masuda, please contact us here
https://go2.creativevillage.ne.jp/l/924702/2023-05-23/qzmx4 ▼For more information on PEC’s training services, please click here
https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/topcreators/web-creator/110965/ 【Inquiries regarding this seminar】 Creek & River Co., Ltd., PEC Office “How to Utilize Design Fundamentals” Seminar Contact Email:
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Since its founding in 1990, C&R has been a pioneer among creative agencies, supporting creators in their career and skill development through joint company information sessions, career consultations, seminars, and more. Going forward, under our mission of “improving the lifetime value of professionals,” we will continue to strive to create an environment where creators can maximize their abilities through a variety of initiatives. ▼October 27th (Mon) Learn the Manga Creation Steps While Watching Demonstrations: Manga Production Course for Beginners, Vol. 5 Finishing
https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/165637/ ▼October 31st (Fri) THE FIRST Co., Ltd. Career Information Session & Individual Interviews https://career.famitsu.com/lp/7247 ▼Figma introductory course (e-learning/21 sessions)
https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/151513/ ▼Click here for other design and creative related seminars
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https://go.creativevillage.ne.jp/l/924692/2022-01-14/hrr6w ＼＼Online training service “PEC Sta” now available! // C&R, a pioneering creator agency founded in 1990, has launched an online training service that packages archived content from over 550 webinars planned and hosted by its education division, PEC (Professional Education Center), for corporate use. With strengths in IT, digital, and creative fields, the service is constantly expanding its content, covering the latest technologies and trends in design, programming, AI, and more. Use it for training, reskilling, and education and development for your employees and staff. ▼For more information, click here
https://www.cri.co.jp/news/005792.html About Creek & River: Founded in 1990, Creek & River’s mission is to “improve the lifetime value of professionals” and “contribute to client value creation.” The company operates an agency business (dispatch and referral), a production business (development and contracting), and a rights management business (planning, development, and distribution of intellectual property) specializing in professionals in the fields of video, games, web, advertising/publishing, writing, performing arts, architecture, AI/DX, and athletes. As a C&R Group, we operate in the fields of healthcare, IT, accounting, law, fashion, food, life sciences, CXO, and agriculture, expanding our business to a total of 18 fields. We have also expanded our services to include XR, NFT, the metaverse, drones, professional recruitment sites, global development, and more. We will continue to bring together the wisdom of professionals to contribute to people’s happiness as a business creation company that generates new value. Website: https://www.cri.co.jp/ X:
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https://youtu.be/2YRqMPcsv3o ▼What are the origins of C&R? Brand site “Go Beyond the Limit” https://www.cri.co.jp/gobeyond/ For more information about this release