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Breaking Through the Design Wall

An Insightful Event on Essential Design Skills
Digital Hollywood, known for its role in nurturing talent in IT and digital content, is hosting a special event featuring a talk session and mini-workshop on design skills. This interactive session is anchored around the newly published book, _"The Power of Design: 24 Essential Skills for Impactful Designers,"_ authored by industry professionals from Concentrate Inc.

The event will take place on July 24, 2025, at Digital Hollywood's Tokyo headquarters. The esteemed speakers, Fumitaka Nakano and Yuri Honma from Concentrate Inc., will share their experiences and insights into the evolving landscape of design, focusing on the necessary skills aspiring designers should cultivate. With an eye on the needs of the current job market, the discussions aim to illuminate the essential qualities that make a good designer in today’s uncertain environment.

Who Should Attend?

This event is tailored for a broad audience, especially those interested in branding, art direction, UI/UX design, or service design. It also caters to individuals in their 20s and 30s who are contemplating their career paths in design. Participants can expect a practical approach, with actual case studies integrated into a mini-workshop that facilitates a deeper understanding of how to apply these skills in real-world scenarios.

Event Highlights:

• - Engaging Talks: The session will delve into key skills such as communication design, creative direction, and branding strategies, guided by the experiences of seasoned professionals.
• - Hands-On Workshop: Take away practical knowledge and skills that can be directly applied in your future endeavors as a designer.
• - Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow aspiring designers and build relationships that could benefit your career.

Details of the Event

• - Date: July 24, 2025
• - Time: Doors open at 19:15, session starts at 19:30 and concludes at 21:00
• - Location: Digital Hollywood Tokyo Headquarters, 3F Surugadai Hall, Ochanomizu Sora City, 4-6 Kanda Surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062
• - Capacity: Limited to the first 50 registrants (Pre-registration required)
• - Cost: Free
• - Contact for Inquiries: [email protected]

Meet the Speakers

Fumitaka Nakano
As a Creative Director at Concentrate Inc., Nakano has played a vital role in the launch and renewal of many magazines and catalogs. His recent projects include notable revamps of publications like _Orange Page_ and the JCB Premium Card member magazine. He brings an extensive portfolio of branding projects aimed at elevating organizational messages and identities.

Yuri Honma
Honma, also a Creative Director and Art Director, has leveraged her editorial design experience across various platforms including magazines and corporate materials. She is currently involved in diverse communication design projects that enhance branding strategies for various organizations.

About Concentrate Inc.

Concentrate Inc. operates with the mission of unlocking design through collaboration with businesses and government sectors. The company offers guidance in design management, marketing, branding, and more, using service design perspectives to support strategic implementations. They also run the Concentrate Design School, promoting accessible design education for everyone to tackle problems creatively.

For further details about the event and to reserve your spot, please visit the Digital Hollywood website.

This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone serious about a career in design to learn, engage, and grow their skills. Don't miss out!