Yip is a Chinese journalist from Hong Kong currently working as an HGTV Design Star judge and designer for the annual HGTV Urban Oasis home.

Vern Yip Biography

Yip is a Chinese journalist from Hong Kong currently working as an HGTV Design Star judge and designer for the annual HGTV Urban Oasis home.

Yip, an award-winning architectural and interior designer who garnered national renown for his expertise in renovating homes and restaurants in his private design business and on primetime television, is an HGTV Design Star judge and designer for the annual HGTV Urban Oasis home. He Designs is his own design firm in Atlanta, as well as vernyip.com, where he offers design advice with a focus on consumer value.

His inventions and room transformations span in price from low-cost to high-end projects, including the design for a high-profile Oscar celebration in 2006. his diverse style is inspired by his worldly travels, which include childhood trips to Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

Vern remains active in the nonprofit sector, serving as honorary chair for ‘Eleven – the Event,’ a 2009 fundraiser for The Ulman Cancer Fund, where he established the Vera Yip Memorial Scholarship in his mother’s honor. He also collaborates closely with UNICEF to assist raise awareness of children’s needs around the world. Vern has designed the UNICEF snowflake ball in New York since 2009. He has been given the privilege of lighting the UNICEF Snowflake that hangs over New York’s iconic 5th Avenue, in addition to designing the organization’s 2011 ball.

Vern Yip Awards

Vern a “classic overachiever,” holds several design awards, which includes the 2003 Distinguished Southerner Award from Southern Living magazine, the 2000 Southeast Designer of the Year, 1999 Best New Restaurant for Atlanta’s Fusebox restaurant, and 1999 Best New Night Club for Atlanta’s DeuxPlex Bistro and Night Club. He has also been featured in a number of publications. This includes Entertainment Weekly, The New York Times, and USA Today. Today, Frequently, he can be seen making appearances in shows such as The Early Show, Oprah, CNN, and Live together with Regis and Kelly.

Vern Yip Education

Vern is a proud graduate holding several degrees including a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from The University of Virginia, a Master of Science degree in management from The Georgia Institute of Technology, and a master’s degree in architecture from The Georgia Institute of Technology. He has used his diverse educational background to build a distinguished business.

Vern Yip Age

Yip was born on June 27th, 1968 in Hong Kong, China.

Vern Yip Family

Growing up, his father left the family when he was only 7 years old. He was growing up with the help of his single mother. Yip holds an American nationality and is of Chinese and Asian ethnicity. He however shares no more information in regards to his family. This includes information on whether or not he has any siblings or not. An update of this information will be out when available.

Vern Yip Gay

Yip openly states that he is gay and is in a romantic relationship with Craig Koch. He however shares no more information in relation to their relationship. An update of this information will be out when available.

Vern Yip Children

Together, the couple has two surrogate children, namely Gavin Joshua Mannox, who was born in 2010, and Vera Lillian, who was born in 2011. He states that he loves the fact that their children blend into their relationship with the love of his love. In addition, when they travel to different countries the children are able to cope with the traditions of the places they visit.

Vern Yip Height

He is approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall which is about 1.72 meters.

Vern Yip Salary

He earns an estimated annual salary ranging between $10,000 to $100,000.

Vern Yip Net Worth

Vern has an estimated net worth of between $150,000-$2,000,000.

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