Transforming Awkward UI into User-Friendly Designs: A Live Webinar

On August 27, 2025, CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd will host a free online seminar titled "Watch a Pro UI Designer Redesign a User Interface in 1 Hour." This seminar is aimed at creators in the web industry and will be conducted entirely in English, with simultaneous interpretation available in Japanese. Participants can choose between the original English audio or the translated Japanese version.

Overview of the Webinar

The speaker, Jacob Nelson, has extensive experience, having held leadership roles at various global and local companies. His expertise combines UI/UX design, digital marketing, and brand development. This live seminar will showcase how Jacob expertly transforms a poorly designed user interface into an attractive and functional one in just one hour.

Participants will gain insights into several crucial aspects of UI design, including:
1. The Five Elements of Usability
2. Three Secrets to Creating Beautiful and Usable Designs
3. Key Design Principles
4. Three-Phase UI Design Process
5. Component Controls
6. Effective Layout Techniques (Alignment, Sizing, Spacing)
7. Color Theory: including grays, primary, and secondary colors

Jacob's aim during this seminar is to address key questions such as, “What steps can one take to achieve such significant transformations?” and “What unique perspectives and methodologies does a professional designer employ during the design process?” Every participant will have the chance to learn these concepts directly from a seasoned expert through a practical demonstration that is applicable to various interfaces, including games, websites, and applications.

Target Audience

This seminar is perfect for individuals who:

- Want to learn practical methodologies to enhance their daily work.
- Are looking to provide interfaces that are both user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing.
- Aim to elevate their skills by learning professional strategies and approaches in design.
- Seek effective ways to implement improvements with limited resources.
- Wish to understand balanced UI design principles through real-world examples.
- Are keen on gaining comprehensive knowledge from the fundamentals to advanced applications of UI design.

Event Details

- Date and Time: August 27, 2025 (Wednesday) from 19:30 to 20:30 JST
- Location: Online via Zoom
- Speaker: Jacob Nelson

Jacob obtained his M.S. in Information Management from the University of Washington and has worked in significant roles in design, research, and strategy across numerous organizations. He has also served as a design mentor at universities. Jacob's mobile game projects have been featured in leading charts on app stores, illustrating his profound impact on design and marketing.

Admission Details

- Entry Fee: Free
- Capacity: Limited to 100 participants
- Organizer: CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.
- Application Deadline: August 27, 2025, 20:30 JST

For those interested in participating, the registration can be completed through the following link: Sign Up Here. Don't miss this chance to learn from an expert and elevate your UI design skills.

For inquiries, please contact: PEC, CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. (Email: [email protected])