Exploring the Future of Design in the Age of AI: A Webinar with Sekiyuou

Webinar on Design in the AI Era

Join us on April 23rd, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00 (Japan Standard Time) for an engaging webinar titled "The Current State and Future of Designers in the Age of AI." We are welcoming the experienced web creator, Sekiyuou, known for his significant following on X (formerly Twitter) and his extensive background in web design.

Why This Webinar Matters

As advancements in AI technology enable the mass production of average-level designs, the role of designers is evolving. Designers face new challenges as the demand grows for intentional and impactful designs that go beyond mere aesthetics. While social media is buzzing with news of rapid design generation through AI, there exists a noticeable gap between these expectations and the realities of the design industry.

The pressing question is, what should designers arm themselves with in these changing times? How should they navigate their relationship with AI and refine the skills required in this new landscape?

The objective of this webinar is to address these crucial questions at a moment when recognizing one’s current position and correctly approaching AI is of utmost importance for the future of design.

Event Agenda

The event will be structured as follows:

Part 1: Panel Discussion

- How the role of designers is changing in an era where average-level designs can be easily produced by AI
- Can AI truly create designs that match the quality of those featured on gallery sites?
- Understanding the significance of web specifications even when using AI to create websites
- The importance of not blindly trusting AI information circulating on X, amidst discrepancies with real-world practices

Part 2: Q&A Session

- Are design tools like Figma and Adobe still valuable moving forward?
- Sekiyuou will respond to questions submitted in advance by participants.

Who Should Attend?

This webinar is designed for:

- Designers feeling anxious about their skills due to the rise of AI.
- Those learning Figma or Adobe and unsure about prioritizing their learning paths.
- Individuals overwhelmed by the abundance of information and uncertain about what to trust.
- Anyone contemplating their career trajectory in the design field.

Event Details

- Date and Time: April 23, 2026, from 20:00 to 21:00 JST
- Platform: Zoom Webinar
- Cost: Free
- Target Audience: Individuals involved in web production
- Registration: Please fill out the form on the following page to register.

Online participation allows for entry and exit during the event; however, audience videos will remain off.

Important Notes

- Please refrain from sharing the participation URL.
- Ensure you have the Zoom app installed beforehand.

Speaker Profile

Sekiyuou

Sekiyuou is an accomplished web creator with over 15 years in the industry. With experience spanning multiple production companies, he has honed his skills in both design and construction, successfully managing projects from inception to delivery. In January 2020, he became an independent contractor, establishing his personal brand on social media in April of the same year. Currently, he focuses on web production, UI design, and print media. In 2022, he served as an instructor at a specialized school in Nagoya and released a course on Coloso in 2023, which was recognized as one of the best in its category for the first half of the year.
Follow him on X: @wurst_design.

Company Overview

- Name: LIG Inc.
- CEO: Tomohiro Oyama
- Founded: June 2007
- Location: 2-20-11 Kojima, Taito, Tokyo, 111-0056 Japan
- Employees: 228 (as of January 1, 2026, consolidated)
- Main Business Activities:

- Digital transformation support (system development, app development, websites, graphic production)
- Marketing support (running the owned media "LIG Blog," creating sponsored content, managing advertising operations)
- HR services (operating the web creator school "Digital Hollywood STUDIO by LIG", managing a personnel agency "LIG Agent", operating an online learning service "Riguaca")