Crafted with Intention. Designed with Intelligence. Rooted in Story.
Ysidra began from a simple truth: that creativity should feel personal, purposeful and beautifully made.
Before we became known for our notebooks, we were — and still are — a communication and creative studio built on clarity, culture and craftsmanship.
Our Mission - To help people and organisations tell their stories exceptionally.
We work across design, branding, print and storytelling to help organisations communicate with clarity, creativity and purpose.
Branding + Creative Strategy
We specialise in creating premium branding and creative systems that reflect your essence with clarity and elevate how people engage with your organisation.
Design + Visual Identity
We develop high-impact visual identities that elevate your brand or event — delivering designs that attract attention, communicate your message, and strengthen audience engagement.
Premium Print Solutions
We specialize in delivering exquisite print solutions tailored to your unique needs, ensuring your projects are produced to perfection and always delivered on time.
Interactive Print
Interactive Print turns every print piece into an intelligent, measurable experience — connecting your physical materials to digital content instantly and effortlessly.
Premium Book Production
We transform your manuscript into a beautifully crafted, publication-ready book — combining thoughtful design, clean layouts, and premium finishing that honour your voice and elevate your story.
Premium Bespoke Notebooks
We design and produce premium notebooks that feel intentional, beautifully made, and impossible to ignore — crafted for brands, events, campaigns, and organisations that want to leave a lasting impression.
Our Unique
Collections
Crafted in Lagos. Inspired by Africa. Made for the World.
Every Ysidra notebook is handmade — one stitch, fold and cover at a time.
Our designs are inspired by African icons and created to elevate your ideas, stories and everyday moments.
High-contrast, sand-laminated journals inspired by Thomas Sankara’s boldness and creative rebellion.
Zuru Classic
Our bestselling classic notebooks, inspired by Flora Nwapa, mother of African literature — bold, brilliant and timeless.
Mausi Motivational Journals
Motivational, colourful covers inspired by Olayinka Mausi Lahanmi’s uplifting spirit.
Patrice Premium Executive Folder
Premium PU leather folders lined with rich African fabric + two Ewura inserts. Inspired by Patrice Lumumba, an African symbol of vision, conviction and leadership.
Beautiful Chaos | Inspired by Lagos
Luxury journals with frost covers created in collaboration with Nigerian artists. Only 50 copies produced per design.
Ewura Spiral
Spiral hard or flexi notebooks inspired by Alimotu Pelewura's, (Pioneer Lagos market leader), strength, influence and leadership.
Mansa Vintage
Leather Collection
Luxury Leather Journals - Handcrafted in Lagos
Our most premium notebooks: goatskin, upcycled leather, vintage stitching and artisanal binding.
No two pieces are ever alike — each journal is a story in your hands.
Devo Leather Notebooks
Minimalist goatskin notebooks inspired by Dr. Ameyo Adadevoh. Clean, soft, durable — perfect for focused thinkers.
Tai Longstitch Journal
A celebration of craftsmanship and African textures. Inspired by Tai Solarin they blend warmth, pattern and heritage into journals with soul.
Zaba Coptic Journals
Coptic-bound leather journals inspired by activist Hajiya Gambo Sawaba. Lies completely flat — perfect for writing or sketching.
MT Heritage Notebook
A cultured blend of gele fabric and goatskin — heritage in your hands. Inspired by Toni Akhibi, these journals honour cultural pride and timeless style.
Ajala Travellers Journal
Refillable A6 leather journals inspired by iconic world traveller Ajala. Designed for explorers, creatives and planners who never stop moving.
Nyota Spiritual Journals + Prayer Beads | Gift Set
