Yoriko is a visual development artist, known for her high level of execution in illustration as well as her exceptional capacity to visualize early stage concepts and story telling. She is adept in employing different medium to paint, from traditional oil and digital media. She has designed many award-winning 3D animated films such as Madagascar 1, 2, 3 and Shrek 2. Since Yoriko has worked on many feature animated films, she believes in strong storytelling that brings people together through shared experiences and imagination. Her current interest and passion lie in expanding beyond the two-dimensional surface to create a Virtual Reality world for audiences. This possibility of transporting individuals to VR worlds and pushing the boundaries of lived experiences is limitless.
