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United States Vern Yip is an acclaimed interior designer, television personality, and author, recognized for his accessible and functional design philosophy.
Vern designed the corporate headquarters for Disney Cruise Line early in his career after a woman advocated for his skills as an interior designer.
Kalco Lighting became an official Brand Partner at I.C.E. House, serving as the exclusive provider for all lighting elements, alongside Vern Yip.
Diet Pepsi partnered with Vern to release a limited-edition Vern Yip can, making him the only interior designer with his own signature can at the time.
Vern Yip is featured as a partner spotlight by Cambria USA, a company known for its natural quartz surfaces.
Vern Yip has collaborated with Fabricut for multiple collections of fabrics and trimmings. This partnership includes a dinner experience to launch his design collaboration and subsequent collections like his second fabrics and trimming collection.
HKM is listed as a partner of an event where Vern Yip was a featured designer.
The American Horticultural Society is listed as a partner of an event featuring Vern Yip.
Vern Yip has teamed up with Trend to offer selections of fabrics, trimmings, and wallcoverings, including his Wallcovering Vol. II collection. This collaboration focuses on versatility, value, and livability, incorporating stain-resistant, durable, and easy-to-clean products.
Vern Yip was born on June 27, 1968, in Hong Kong. He pursued a robust academic background, double-majoring in Chemistry and Economics at the University of Virginia. He later continued his education at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he earned both a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Architecture degree. These diverse educational experiences laid a foundation for his design approach, which integrates both aesthetic sensibility and practical functionality.
Yip’s career as an interior designer began with the establishment of his Atlanta-based firm, Vern Yip Designs. He gained wider recognition through his appearances on television, notably on TLC’s “Trading Spaces” through its fourth season, where he became known for incorporating elements such as silk, candles, and flowers into his designs. He also served as a judge on HGTV’s “Design Star” and hosted four seasons of HGTV’s “Deserving Design.” His television work often focused on transforming spaces to improve the lives of their inhabitants.
Beyond television, Yip has developed product lines, including fabrics, wallcoverings, and trims, often in collaboration with brands like Trend and Fabricut. His design philosophy emphasizes creating fresh yet timeless spaces with a focus on quality, thoughtfulness, and attainability. He is also a published author, with his book “Vern Yip’s Design Wise” offering practical design rules for various homes. His work extends to residential projects, including a ski retreat in Park City, Utah, and beach homes in Rosemary Beach, Florida, demonstrating his ability to tailor designs to diverse environments and client needs.
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