I. Lynn Bethel

Ify Ojo is the owner and principal designer of Vancouver-based Stèlà Tеxtіlе Dеѕіgn Studіо. She has a passion for storytelling, which has led her to pursue textile design after spending over 14 years in the web and graphic design industry. Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, Ify's passion is to bring a fresh and modern perspective to the African tradition of storytelling through design and fabric. Her print designs challenge you to look at the old with new eyes, juxtaposing ancient symbols with modern day objects. Drawing influences from the shared experiences of women, the characters on each fabric design is brought to life with a socially-conscious message in the form of commentary, advice or life observations, which are written on the selvage of each fabric. Currently residing in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Ify is married with 2 children and has a crazy Chihuahua/Yorkie mix named Ollie. Learn more about Stela Textile Design Studio at StelaTextileDesignStudio.com. You can also find Ify on Instagram.