On April 24th, (Thursday) Creek and River Co., Ltd, will hold the seminar “East / West: Game Art Direction & Visual Identity. ”

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Game art direction is more than just creating beautiful visuals — it’s about crafting an experience that reflects cultural identity and resonates with players worldwide
In this seminar, we’ll explore how Japanese and Western game developers approach art and design differently, from the use of color and composition to the emotional impact of character and environment design.

▼Key topics include:

・How Japanese games often focus on stylized, expressive characters and vibrant worlds, while Western games tend to emphasize realism and detailed environments.”
・The influence of traditional art forms, such as anime and manga in Japan, and classical art and cinema in Western games.”
・How player expectations and platform trends shape art direction decisions.”
・The psychological and emotional effects of different color palettes and compositional choices.

▼Who Should Attend:

・Game Designers & Developers – Learn how to refine your artistic choices to create more engaging and culturally resonant games.”
・Artists & Illustrators – Gain inspiration from different artistic traditions and explore how to adapt styles for different audiences.”
・Creative Professionals – Understand the cultural factors behind visual storytelling and how to apply them to your own projects.”
・Gaming Enthusiasts – Deepen your appreciation for the artistic side of gaming and discover the thought process behind your favorite titles.”
・Cross-Cultural Creators – If you’re working on projects that aim to appeal to both Eastern and Western audiences, this seminar will offer invaluable insights.

登壇者

Creative Director
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.

Matthew Moss写真

Outline of the event

Date and time 2025/4/24(THU) 19:30~20:30(JST)
Schedule 19:30~19:35 Creek and River Co., Ltd Introduction
19:35~20:20 Presentation by Matthew Moss
20:20~20:30 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 100 people
Organizer CREEK & RIVER Co., Ltd.
Application deadline 2025/4/24(THU) 20:30(JST)

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