promising designers under 30: rossy yabut
Written by designfolder on January 25, 2011 – 12:28 pm -
Correct me if I’m wrong, but for the longest time, interior design has been dominated by the ‘more senior’ designers and architects. Thankfully, younger professionals, armed with their fresh and more adventurous design point of views, are slowly making a name for themselves. One of them is 25-year-old interior designer Rossy Yabut, the person behind the colorful world of Heima.
I still remember the first time we literally bumped into her in their store in Cubao X more than a year ago. And we’re glad to see that apart from the growing popularity of her furniture designs for Heima, Rossy is also creating her own quirky and colorful niche in the design industry through the happy spaces that she creates. {Thanks Rossy!} -ardel
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Name: Rossy Anne Yabut
Age: 25
Location: Makati
Occupation: Interior Designer/Creative Director of Heima/Heim Interiors
Website: www.heimastore.com, www.heiminteriors.com
Design School: University of Santo Tomas
Design style: Fun, quirky, whimsical and innovative
Design highs (achievements/recognitions/milestones): 8th placer in the 2007 Interior Design Board Exam
How did you get into interior design?: It is my love and passion. It has always been my dream to develop my own designs.
What is your favorite among all the projects that you have done so far?: Heima, my home and lifestyle store.
Do you believe in designer’s block? What do you do to counter that?: Yes! I believe as a designer your emotions always affect your output. When this happens, I always do something that will cheer me up–dinner with friends and traveling.
What is your go-to design reference for inspiration?: Travels
If you were not an interior designer, what would you rather be?: I would be an architect or a graphic designer
What are your non-design hobbies and interests?: Listening to indie bands, watching movies and film photography
What do you love most about being in the creative field?: The fact of having the power to improve everything around me in terms of design. The joy of being surrounded with beautiful things.
What do you consider the most challenging part of your work?: Dealing with different types of people from the workers to your client. You need to be a very good project manager to have a successful project. It is always a learning process.
What is your dream project?: To design a line of furniture and/or a Boutique Hotel that will be recognized internationally.
(Photos courtesy of Rossy Yabut)
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style shopping: heima’s second home
Written by designfolder on May 7, 2010 – 11:14 am -
As promised, here’s a sneak peek at Heima’s new home in LRI, Makati before they formally open their doors tomorrow!
Heima, which is at home in Icelandic, is a design and lifestyle store by young interior designer Rossy Yabut and her partner Bong Rojales. Just like their first store in Cubao X, their second home in LRI will also carry the same fun, youthful vibe through their signature colorful pieces, quirky art pieces, and dainty accents.
True to the meaning of Heima, the store is laid out and designed to simulate the areas within the home, where you have a foyer, a living area, a dining area, a kitchen (the store’s counter space), and a home office or study. Apart from the store, the space is also home to Rossy’s design office, Heim Interior Design Inc.
Apart from their 2010 collection, we are also excited about Heima’s collaborative pieces with Inksurge, Everywhere We Shoot, Team Manila and Folk Superlative, which will be showcased during tomorrow’s launch.
CLICK HERE for more details on “There’s No Place Like Heima” launch party. See the rest of our photos in the picture gallery below. {Thanks Rossy and Dy! 
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