Creek & River Co., Ltd. invites you to a special webinar on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, focusing on the role of icons and emoji as tools of visual communication.
※英語でのセミナーとなりますが、同時通訳を通して日本語でお聞きいただくことも可能です（ご自身でオリジナル「英語」または「通訳チャンネル」を選択していただくことができます）。
日本語開催概要ページ＞＞
From smartphones and games to social media, our daily lives are filled with icons and emoji.
But these symbols are more than decoration — they are visual tools that convey information and emotion without words.
In this session, we’ll explore how these visual elements have evolved, how their meanings shift across cultures, and how they can be used effectively in global design.
Our speaker, Matthew Moss, a creative director with over 18 years of experience in both Tokyo and the U.S., will guide us through the history, cultural interpretations, and practical applications of icons and emoji in design.
What You’ll Learn
Origins: How icons and emoji evolved from kanji and early OS symbols
Visual Power: How complex ideas can be expressed through simple shapes
Culture & Context: How shared symbols are interpreted differently across cultures
Practical Design: How to apply iconography for intuitive global design
Who Should Attend
UI/UX, graphic, and game designers
Developers creating apps and games for international audiences
Educators and ESL learners interested in visual language
Anyone curious about the cultural background of icons and emoji
登壇者
Matthew Moss氏
Matthew Moss is a seasoned Creative Director with over 18 years of experience in game visual development. He has led teams in both Tokyo and New York, collaborating with renowned companies such as Disney, National Geographic, TV Tokyo, and LEGO. Matthew is deeply passionate about enhancing the visual appeal of games, believing that the key to success lies in harmonizing a project’s core concepts, technology, and mission with its visual development. This approach aims to deliver moments of inspiration, emotion, and imagination to the audience.
Matthew excels in conceptualizing and executing innovative game designs, leveraging cutting-edge technologies and creative strategies to provide exceptional player experiences. He is committed to building strong client relationships and fostering highly collaborative teams, driven by a desire to create games that both inspire and entertain.
Outline of the event
| Date and time | 2025/10/29（WED） 20：00～21：00(JST) |
|---|---|
| Schedule | 20：00～20：05 Creek and River Co., Ltd Introduction 20：05～20：50 Presentation by Matthew Moss 20：50～21：00 Q&A |
| Place | Zoom |
| Speakers | Matthew Moss |
| Participants | ・Game developer ・Game designer ・Game planner ・Graphic designer ・UX designer ・UI designer ・User / Player researcher ・Programmer / Developer |
| Entry fee | free |
| Capacity | 60 people |
| Organizer | CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd. |
| Application deadline | 2025/10/29（WED） 21：00(JST) |
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