Designers: Discover How to Apply Japan's Traditional Styles and Patterns to Modern Design! Free Archive Access to Popular Seminars 'How to Apply? Design Fundamentals Vol.13 & Vol.14' on July 3 (Fri) and July 6 (Mon)

CreeK & River Co., Ltd. (C&R) will provide free access to archived recordings of its online seminars 'How to Apply? Design Fundamentals Vol.13 and Vol.14,' held in May 2026, on July 3 (Friday) and July 6 (Monday). The seminars are targeted at designers working in web, video, gaming, advertising, publishing, fashion, and interior design.

▼ Details and registration for Vol.13 'Japanese Styles Every Creator Should Know' https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/175983/ ※ Deadline: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 13:10

▼ Details and registration for Vol.14 'Japanese Patterns Every Creator Should Know' https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/175988/ ※ Deadline: July 6, 2026 (Mon) 13:00

Design is not merely about creating visually appealing appearances; it is widely used as a systematic process and methodology to achieve specific goals and objectives. It plays a crucial role across various fields, including product appearance and functionality, advertising, and the usability of websites and apps. For professionals in creative roles—not only graphic and web designers, but also video creators, directors, and marketers—having a foundational understanding of design is essential. In this seminar series, Keiichi Masuda, who manages qualifications and develops educational materials in graphic design, web design, and video production, and also serves as a lecturer at a vocational school, will speak. The series focuses on how to effectively apply design fundamentals, deepening understanding through different themes each time.

The 13th and 14th sessions will explore 'Japanese styles and patterns.' Those interested are encouraged to attend.

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<Seminar Content> Vol.13: July 3 (Fri) 'Japanese Styles Every Creator Should Know' This session will examine Japanese styles from two perspectives: styles up to the Kamakura period, and styles from the Muromachi to the Taisho era. It will explore uniquely Japanese design philosophies and how they can be applied to modern design.

Vol.14: July 6 (Mon) 'Japanese Patterns Every Creator Should Know' This session will explore Japanese pattern design through two lenses: patterns inspired by plants, and those inspired by non-plant motifs. It will examine how these traditional patterns can be adapted and applied to contemporary design.

<Seminar Flow> 1. Theme explanation by the speaker 2. Participants share ideas via chat (e.g., 'This is how it should be done!') 3. The speaker compiles and visualizes the submitted ideas on a panel 4. Participants share relevant images (URLs, etc.) in the chat 5. The speaker presents and explains case study images 6. Summary and Q&A ※ This seminar was conducted by gathering numerous ideas from participants.

[Archived Video Broadcast] How to Apply? Design Fundamentals Vol.13: Japanese Styles Every Creator Should Know Vol.14: Japanese Patterns Every Creator Should Know

Date and Time Vol.13: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 12:00–13:10 Vol.14: July 6, 2026 (Mon) 12:00–13:00

Location Online

Speaker

Keiichi Masuda Representative Director, Japan Fashion Industry Technology Inheritance Association Graduated from the Department of Design and Information, Faculty of Art and Design, Musashino Art University. He manages qualifications and develops educational materials and courses in textile design, graphic design, video production, and web design. While employed at Bunka Gakuen, a school corporation, he participated in government-commissioned projects, collaborating with industry, government, and academia on educational material development.

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 participants per session

▼ Details and registration for Vol.13 'Japanese Styles Every Creator Should Know' https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/175983/ ※ Deadline: July 3, 2026 (Fri) 13:10

▼ Details and registration for Vol.14 'Japanese Patterns Every Creator Should Know' https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/crv_event/175988/ ※ Deadline: July 6, 2026 (Mon) 13:00

<Related Information> ▼ Companies interested in hiring Keiichi Masuda for training or lectures https://go2.creativevillage.ne.jp/l/924702/2023-05-23/qzmx4

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[Inquiries about this seminar] PEC Office, CreeK & River Co., Ltd. 'How to Apply? Design Fundamentals' Seminar Team Email: pec_seminar@pr.cri.co.jp

Since its founding in 1990, C&R has been a pioneer in creative agencies, supporting creatives' career and skill development through joint company presentations, career counseling, and seminars. Going forward, under our mission of 'enhancing the lifelong value of professionals,' we will continue to create environments where creatives can fully utilize their abilities through various initiatives.

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