Yinka Ilori
British artist and designer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Yinka Ilori MBE (born April 1987) is a British artist and designer known for his bold use of bright colours and playful designs for furniture and public spaces.[1][2][3] His work includes architecture, interior design, graphic design, textiles, sculpture, and furniture.[4] It includes storytelling using design as a medium, referencing his British and Nigerian heritage.
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Born | April 1987 London, England |
Nationality | British |
Education | St Jude and St Paul's CoE Primary School |
Alma mater | London Metropolitan University |
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Years active | 2009–present |
Honours | Member of the British Empire |
Website | Official website |
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The New York Times Style Magazine described Ilori as "one of '12 Talents Shaping the Design World'", and Abitare referred to him as belonging "to a more open-minded and inclusive generation that sees design as offering a possible response to social and environmental changes."[5][6]