Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IFy Atelier titles are available internationally through major online retailers including Amazon, Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, and other global distribution partners. Availability may vary by region, but international customers can typically access the books through these platforms.

IFy Atelier was founded on a simple observation: that diverse, multi-continental, and culturally meaningful content remains underrepresented in publishing.

The idea began in 2025, when the founder turned to colouring as a way to decompress whilst writing a novel exploring diverse, multi-continental cultures. While the experience was grounding, a gap became clear. Very few books explored African locations in a way that felt both educational and visually engaging. Drawing on experience in care settings, it also became evident that many lacked balance in accessibility, dignity, and depth.

The Iconic African Locations series was the first response, combining illustration with cultural context to create a more thoughtful and engaging experience.

IFy Atelier continues to publish work across formats, centred on culture, identity, and place.

IFy Atelier welcomes collaboration opportunities across publishing, creative projects, and cultural initiatives. You can get in touch via the official website contact page or through LinkedIn to discuss potential partnerships, commissions, or collaborative ideas.

The Iconic African Locations colouring book series is available through Amazon, Waterstones, Barnes & Noble, The Great British Bookshop, and other international retailers. You can also find direct links to purchase on the IFy Atelier website.

IFy Atelier focuses on blending creativity with cultural storytelling. Each publication is carefully researched and designed to reflect real locations, heritage, and context, ensuring that the content is both visually engaging and respectful of the cultures it represents.

Colouring books that focus specifically on real African locations are still relatively niche. IFy Atelier’s Iconic African Locations series is designed to fill this gap, combining illustration with cultural and geographical context.

Each publication is grounded in real locations, culture, and context. For example, the Iconic African Locations series features no repeated sites across volumes, with each illustration paired with a short contextual note designed to inform without disrupting the creative experience.

The books are designed for a wide audience, including adults seeking a calm creative activity, individuals interested in cultural exploration, and those looking for accessible and meaningful content. They may also be suitable for older children at the discretion of the adult purchaser.

The colouring books are designed with accessibility and dignity in mind, offering a calm and engaging creative activity. They may also be suitable for use in care settings where appropriate, particularly for those who benefit from relaxed, focused activities.

Yes. IFy Atelier is a creative publishing studio that produces both illustrated and written work, with a broader focus on culture, identity, and place across formats.