Donald Yim AIFD, CPFD, immigrated to Canada in 1994.
Leaving behind an established career in Hong Kong, he brought over a
vibrant background of his own creative philosophy and an extensive
education from the American Floral Service (AFS) in Hong Kong. Also
accompanying him was his teaching diploma which he had earned in his
early 20s. His career path has been benchmarked by numerous awards; now
testimony to his 17 years of experience.
In 1999, Donald joined West Van Florist in West Vancouver, B.C. He quickly became head designer and has managed the department for the fourth year running. Over the years, he has taught and been on display during demo shows in various parts of the world including Hong Kong, Vancouver, New Mexico, Seattle and Philadelphia. He also participated in internationally renowned shows such as the 2005 Philadelphia Flower Show and the 2005 AIFD National Symposium.
Donald won 1st place at the People’s Choice Awards in 2001, 2002 and 2003. He also won the high profile Flowers Canada Industry Choice Award during 2001 and 2002. These awards complement his past achievements in Hong Kong. In both 1993 and 1994, Donald was the recipient of multiple awards during the annual Hong Kong Flower Show, held by the Regional and Urban Council of Hong Kong.
Donald now works as a freelancer on many planes, as a show designer, design consultant, personal trainer and mentor. To see more of Donald’s designs, visit www.donaldyim.com.
Photography by WRONGWROKS (www.wrongwroks.com/portfo.htm)
East meets West
The combination of basing, terracing and asymmetrical balance techniques brings about the simple Asian spirit. Like Chemistry, it reacts perfectly with the Western Style, resulting in an atmosphere of Christmas.
Floral Products
• green berries
• gerbera
• Crocosmia
• green Cymbidium
• green Chrysanthemum
• Leucadendron green
• fir
• curly willow
Hard Goods
• ceramic container
Crossover
With the use of nontraditional flowers and materials, and an appetizer of Asian influence, the different elements create a very different Christmas feeling.
Floral Products
• gloriosa
• green pincushion
• red berries
• ranunculus
• green symphoricarpos
• declid branch
• pine cone
Hard Goods
• ceramic container
One-Of-Kind Wreath
The use of a basket as the wreath’s base, the extraordinary use of elements, and the addition of berries and bullion wire to the arrangement, create a totally unique Christmas style.
Floral Products
• green calla lily
• Cape Lily (Omithogalum)
• green berries
• Salix discolour
• white hydrangea
• Leucadendron
• green boxwood
• viburnum leaf
• cedar
Hard Goods
• basket
• bullion wire
Zen
The stillness of the leaves and the use of fine bamboo sticks create a laid back feeling suitable for contemporary home design.
Floral Products
• boxwood
• cedar
• green berries
• mosses
• spary rose
• alstroemeria
• Ornithogalum
• Scabiosa
• chrysanthemum
Hard Goods
• metal container
• river rock
• fine bamboo
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