Yinka Ilori and accessible design
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can innovate a product to make it more accessible.
Key learning points
- Yinka Ilori is an artist and designer whose work is inspired by traditional Nigerian stories.
- Ilori's first designs were pieces of furniture upcycled with bright colours and fabrics.
- Ilori believes that art and design should be inclusive and accessible and have a positive impact on society.
- Classroom chairs could be more accessible and use Ilori inspired design.
Keywords
Inspiration - where your ideas come from, something that makes you want to do something
Innovate - come up with new or better ideas
Accessible - able to be used by everyone
Common misconception
Product design, particulary functional furniture, does not the impact the wellbeing of society.
Design that is uplifting, inclusive and accessible can benefit society in a positive way.
Teacher tip
Discuss using a typical classroom chair with a range of different needs to promote empathy. Allow pupils to talk about their own experiences. Look at the range of chairs in schools (KS1, KS2, lunchtime seating etc) and discuss how they are different and why.
Equipment
Pens, pencils, colouring pencils, rulers, worksheet or paper.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What are accessible products.?
Q2.Showing empathy when designing is like ...
Q3.What makes this product accessible? Select the most appropriate response.
Q4.What makes this product accessible? Select the most appropriate response.
Q5.Why would a classroom chair NOT be considered an accessible product?
Q6.What does innovate mean?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the key word to the definition.
where ideas come from, something that makes you want to do something
come up with new or better ideas
able to be used by as many people as possible
Q2.Where does some of Yinka Ilori’s inspiration come from?
Q3.What is the main way Ilori and his team make their designs positive and uplifting?
Q4.Designers must have for the user and consider their experiences and feelings when designing accessible products.
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