Yinka Ilori
Olayinka "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. His work includes architecture, interior design, graphic design, textiles, sculpture, and furniture. 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 |
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."
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