Q&A: How British-Nigerian Designer Yinka Ilori Uses Color to Celebrate His Heritage

During London Design Festival 2017, Yinka collaborated with nonprofit social enterprise Restoration Station on a collection of colorful upcycled furniture that was auctioned off to raise money to fund workshops teaching skills in woodworking and furniture restoration. Participants in the program were given the opportunity to restore a chair inspired by Yinka’s signature use of bold Nigerian prints and vivid colors.