London-based designer Yinka Ilori is known for throwing the full paint box at his graphically pleasing objects and spaces. At home, he’s inspired by Aaliyah, food and the celebratory visual culture of his Nigerian family. What did you do last night? I worked until 7 p.m. at my north-west London studio. I’ve been doing 12-hour days. Then I went home to do more work, listening to music. I flit between head down, making mood boards or sketching for public-realm projects, then head up, watching music videos on TV. This story is from Kinfolk Issue Thirty-Nine Buy Now Related Stories Arts & Culture Interiors Issue 50 Gabriel Escámez A sea of tranquil designs inspired by the Mediterranean coastline. Design Issue 49 At Work With: Muller Van Severen How a home renovation birthed one of Europe’s most distinguished design duos. Arts & Culture Issue 49 Last Night What did gallerist Selma Modéer Wiking do with her evening? Design Fashion Issue 47 Jean Touitou The A.P.C. founder on the demands of hype and craft. Arts & Culture Fashion Issue 47 Last Night What did New York stylist Beverly Nguyen do with her evening? Design Fashion Issue 46 Last Night What did designer Franck Gauthé do with his evening?
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