Design Matters x Spectrum Tokyo

"Design Matters x Spectrum Tokyo" is an event held the day before the global design conference Design Matters 26, which will be held on November 14&15.

This event is a special collaboration between Design Matters and Spectrum Tokyo.

As a pre-event for Design Matters 26, we will host a meetup with speakers and participants, and also open the event to those without tickets to the main conference.

The event will include Lightning Talks and mingle time for attendees to enjoy the night and look forward to the 2-day conference to follow.

🎪 Design Matters x Spectrum Tokyo

Date: November 13, 2026 (Friday) Time: 19:00-21:30 (18:45 Doors Open) Venue: Assured, Inc. (Visional Group) / Google Maps Shibuya AXSH, 17F, 2-17-1 Shibuya, Shibuya, Tokyo 150-0002, JapanLanguage: English Tickets:

Early-bird: ¥1,000

Regular: ¥2,000

🎤 Lightning Talks (5 min each)

Talk Theme

Tell us about your latest passion in Design

Speakers

designing a meaningful lifestartup ui | founderJoseph Zakher | LinkedIn

Two Brains, One Screen: When Expertise Becomes a Team SportFujitsu Inc | DesignerMari Takahashi | LinkedIn

Belonging through sportstonari | Hardware Product DesignerStephen | Instagram

The UX Butterfly Effect: Small Decisions, Lasting Impact.The Japan Research Institute, Limited | UX design leadEvan Liu

Crafting Your Own Life: Becoming the "Modern Hyakusho"UIUX DesignerShuya Fujimoto

TBDIndependentHarrison Wheeler

When AI Backfires: Designers to the Rescue or When AI Goes Rogue: Designers to the RescueIndependent ConsultantAlba Ameller | LinkedIn / Instagram

The Bar Is Higher Than “It Works”Principal DesignerJay Demetillo

Facilitator

Ryo Sampei｜Spectrum Tokyo – Producer / Design Matters - Organizer ｜Linkedin

📝 Program

18:45 - Doors Open19:00 - Introduction19:10 - Mingle Time19:25 - Lightning Talks19:45 - Mingle Time20:05 - Lightning Talks20:25 - Mingle Time20:45 - Lightning Talks21:05 - Mingle Time21:30 Closing / Goodbye

⚠️ Important Information

Doors Open at 6:45 PMPlease note that entry will not be permitted before 6:45 PM.

No SmokingSmoking is strictly prohibited throughout the office premises.

Networking & CommunityThis event is all about connecting with new people and engaging in meaningful conversations. Our team will do our best to create a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where everyone feels comfortable meeting others. We encourage all attendees to join in, introduce themselves, and help make this a great networking experience!

Cancellations & Refunds

If you need to cancel your registration, please contact us via Luma or email us at [email protected] at least two days before the event. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate cancellations or issue refunds after this deadline.

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Code of Conduct

Before attending, please take a moment to review Spectrum Tokyo's Code of Conduct.