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Get Practical with Our UX Design Workshop

As digital transformation reshapes businesses, the importance of user-centered design in system development and service creation stands paramount. Spice Factory, a leader in digital transformation support based in Minato, Tokyo, is hosting a hands-on workshop titled "Mastering UX Design Navigation" to equip professionals with the necessary UX design literacy needed in today’s market.

Workshop Overview

The UX Design Navigation Workshop aims to address common misunderstandings and setbacks in development processes, thereby enhancing overall development value. This foundational workshop will ensure participants gain essential insights into user perspective and how to apply them practically. Led by Akira Motomura, the Chief Design Officer for Spice Factory, this session will cover critical points in designing user experiences, including decisions on whether to insource or outsource design tasks.

Objectives

The workshop is designed with three key objectives in mind:
1. Understanding Design Processes: Participants will learn to view design processes holistically, enabling timely decisions on whether to manage projects internally or rely on external designers.
2. Incorporating Human-Centered Design: By embedding user perspectives into design processes, attendees will focus on minimizing setbacks and optimizing costs.
3. Facilitating Communication: Participants will acquire a common language to enhance communication between designers and stakeholders, ensuring a smoother collaborative effort.

Context for the Workshop

The proliferation of digital technologies has made systems and services integral to both society and business. However, distinguishing features based solely on functionality or performance has become increasingly challenging. The key factor separating successful services from less effective ones is the capacity to provide valuable user experiences.

In light of this, our workshop will engage participants in practical exercises that emphasize a user-centered approach to design, enriching decision-making in system development and service creation through discussions and collaborative efforts.

Workshop Details

Dates and Locations:

• - February 18, 2026 (Wednesday) from 1 PM to 5 PM at MIRUCA Seminar Room, 2-29-14 Shiba, Minato, Tokyo (near Tamachi/Mita Stations).
• - March 11, 2026 (Wednesday) from 1 PM to 5 PM at Spice Factory Headquarters, 2-3-1 Odaiba, Minato, Tokyo (near Odaiba Kaihin Koen/Tokyo Teleport Stations).

Format

This workshop will be conducted in person, using a workshop format conducive to interactive learning.

Who Should Attend?

Business professionals interested in enhancing their design literacy, regardless of prior design knowledge or skills. Participants are required to have a basic understanding of the system development process.

Registration Fee

An introductory trial price of ¥55,000 (excluding tax).

How to Register

Please download the application form and send it to [email protected].

• - Registration for the February 18 session ends on January 30, 2026, with confirmation by February 2, 2026.
• - Registration for the March 11 session closes on February 27, 2026, with confirmation by March 2, 2026.

Important Notes

To maximize learning outcomes, participants must watch a 1-hour preparatory video on Human-Centered Design (HCD) prior to attending.
Please bring a laptop capable of using Figma in a web browser.

Curriculum Details

Pre-Workshop Video Learning (1 Hour):

• - The necessity of design literacy in modern system development
• - Overview of Human-Centered Design and its relationship to system development

Workshop Activities (4 Hours):
1. Introduction and Goal Sharing: Redefining design as a fundamental skill.
2. Research: Identifying user context and needs.
3. Analysis: Structuring user challenges into system requirements.
4. Prototyping: Rapidly visualizing ideas.
5. Testing: Assessing outputs against requirements with objective methods.
6. Conclusion and Q&A: Applying insights to real-world design decisions.

Please note that the curriculum is subject to change based on the progress of the course.

Meet the Instructor

Akira Motomura, CDO of Spice Factory, has extensive experience in UI/UX development, having studied design in the United States. He has been instrumental in establishing and scaling design teams across various industries. His insights emphasize the critical need for user-focused design in successful system development.

In his own words, he states, “Many developers express concerns about delivering a solution that doesn’t resonate with users, primarily because user perspectives are often overlooked in early development stages. In an era where features and performance are insufficient for differentiation, providing value through user experience is vital.”

Conclusion

Do not miss the chance to learn how to integrate user-centered design into your development practices. The Mastering UX Design Workshop is not just a step towards enhancing your skills; it could transform the dynamics of your entire development process.

For inquiries, contact Spice Factory at [email protected] or call 03-5730-3405 between 9:00 AM and 5:30 PM.