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Kevin Ylvisaker
Kevin Ylvisaker

My inspiration comes from my extensive travels in the United States and many other countries. It is from this experience that I can make events stand apart from all the rest. My specialty is in stage presentations and hands on classes. It is through these presentations that I am able to share my knowledge of floral trends and colour trends. I am available to present to any size group in any format you choose. I also am available for private tutor in flower shops as well. I am able to design from very modern to elegant and traditional presentations.

To contact or book designer: Kevin Ylvisaker

 

Title

AIFD
PFCI

 

Expertise

Product presentations
Trend Presentations
Hands On Classes
Events

 

Awards

 

Education

1972 – 1974: Studied Art Education – Bethany College - Lindsborg Kansas

1974 -1976: Studied Art (Sculpture & Weaving) – University of Wisconsin Milwaukee – Milwaukee , Wisconsin

 

Work Experience

I have been in the floral industry for more than thirty years. I am a freelance designer and educator with my company KLY Floral International. I am a Teleflora Education Specialist and an Oasis Design Director for Smithers-Oasis. I am on the design team for Fitz Designs. That is an endorsed designer for Design Master Color Tool, a certified member of the American Institute Of Floral Designers (AIFD). I am also a Past President of AIFD, member of PFCI, the Professional Floral Communicators International. Past President of the Wisconsin and Upper Michigan Florists Association (WUMFA). I have designed and judged across the United States for garden clubs, wholesale houses, state associations, floral organizations and floral wire services.
I was a member of the Design Team for the Inauguration of President George Bush Sr. in Washington DC 1989. Was a Design Team Captain for the Inauguration of President Bill Clinton in 1993 also in Washington DC. I have presented international design programs and taught classes in England, Ireland, Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Canada.
I was honored to be a Judge for the 1997 Tournament Of Roses Parade in Pasadena California. I have been member of the floral design team for the Fiesta Float Company in Pasadena.

 

Publications

My designs are in:
- Redbook Selection Guide
- Teleflora Selection Guides
- Teleflora Wedding Guide
- Teleflora’s Flowers & Magazine
- Smithers-Oasis IDEA magazine
- Smithers-Oasis International Ad Campaign
- Floralife International Product Ad Campaign