Hideki Todo is an associate professor at Takushoku University. He worked as a researcher in the animation industry at OLM Digital, Inc. from 2011 to 2013. In 2013, he received his Ph.D. in Information Science and Technology from the University of Tokyo. His research focuses on computer graphics, especially on advancing Non-Photorealistic Rendering (NPR) techniques to create distinctive, stylized effects in 3D computer graphics. He actively collaborates with artists to bridge the gap between technology and the creative design process.