1. Yinka Ilori was born on April 1987 and is a British artist and designer known for his bold use of bright colours and playful designs for furniture and public spaces.
13 Facts About Yinka Ilori
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Yinka Ilori's work includes architecture, interior design, graphic design, textiles, sculpture, and furniture.
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Yinka Ilori grew up in a multicultural neighbourhood on Essex Road in Islington and attended St Jude and St Paul's Church of England Primary School.
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Yinka Ilori recalls the vibrant outfits worn by his parents' friends and family at house parties when he was little.
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Yinka Ilori studied art and design at London Metropolitan University from 2006 to 2009.
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Yinka Ilori began his professional practice in 2011, initially by upcycling second-hand furniture, and taking inspiration from the colour and design aesthetic of West African textiles.
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Yinka Ilori later hired him to design products, including a recyclable carrier bag.
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Yinka Ilori's mixed cultural heritage is an influence in his work.
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Yinka Ilori's clients include companies such as Adidas, Kvadrat, Lego, Meta, Nike, Pepsi, and SCP, as well as the NHS Foundation Trust for which he created works for the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, and Springfield University Hospital.
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Yinka Ilori was awarded the Emerging Design Medal by the London Design Festival.
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Yinka Ilori collaborated with British stage designer Es Devlin on the design of the Britannia statuettes for the 2021 BRIT Awards.
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In 2022 Yinka Ilori designed a playground named The Flamboyance of Flamingos in Parsloes Park, East London.
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In September 2024, Yinka Ilori has introduced a new clothing collection in collaboration with The North Face, featuring his trademark vibrant patterns.