We are incredibly lucky and grateful to have had the opportunity of having Yinka Ilori set up a book launch at our school!

Yinka Ilori launched his book ‘You Are an Artist: Words of Affirmation!’ through Tate Publishing, with some filming taking place!

Yinka Ilori is an artist and designer known for his playful and bright designs for furniture and public
spaces. Born in Islington, London, his work is inspired by his British Nigerian heritage. Ilori began his
career upcycling chairs using inspiration from the colours and textures of West African textiles. Ilori has
worked with many companies including ADIDAS, Nike, Marks and Spencer, Lego and Selfridges, as
well as the NHS Foundation Trust. In 2021, Ilori designed the music trophy given to singers including
Taylor Swift, Harry Styles and Dua Lipa at the BRIT awards. Ilori also designed colourful pedestrian
crossings which brightened up Tottenham Court Road, and giant billboards of his work in the streets of
London during the Covid-19 crisis spread messages of hope and love. Through much inspiration, we
even have one of our classes at London Fields named after him - Year Two: Ilori Class!

Our students had an amazing time asking Yinka Ilori some questions, and were also able to share their dreams and what they do each morning to 'big themselves up', on camera!