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British-Nigerian designer Yinka Ilori welcomes us to his new London studio space to talk family, music, daily routines, and his joyful community projects

Architects should collaborate more with artists and designers to inject fun into their often-serious projects, London designer Yinka Ilori tells Dezeen.

The rule-breaking artist gives us a tour of his joyful space

Yinka Ilori, MBE: Bow Down, Regardless April 07, 2021 | in Design Yinka Ilori’s eye-vibing public installations caught the attention of Her Majesty The Queen this year. She bestowed upon him the elusive title of MBE, a high-ranking award for outstanding achievements and lasting impact, remarkable for a millennial presenting critique of the same monarchy officially crowning him a Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Pay attention. You are now in the presence of—His Excellency.  Kristin Farr: Hello, Chairman, MBE. How must I now address you?  Yinka Ilori: [Laughing] I...

Yinka Ilori Turns Discarded Chairs into Sculptural Pieces With a Story 02.16.21 here London-based designer Yinka Ilori draws on his British and Nigerian heritage to tell new stories in contemporary design. He studied Furniture and Product Design at London Metropolitan University and began his practice in 2011, designing and making upcycled furniture. He now also works both on a larger scale, with recent installations such as Happy Street at Nine Elms, The Colour Palace at Dulwich Picture Gallery and Get Up Stand Up at Somerset House, and on a smaller scale, having developed a range of tablewa...