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Hello, my name is Jody Pear and I am an empathetic interior designer, trained internationally by House-coach, Kirsten Steno and True Colour Expert, Maria Killam.
I opened my interior design business in 2012 and created custom portfolios for many residential clients. It wasn't until I met Kirsten that I understood that I am an empathetic interior designer which allows me to work differently than other designers. In December 2015, Kirsten invited a group of 12 empathetic professionals (interior designers, architect, psychotherapist) from around the world to study together for one year and learn the House-coaching tools she created. Kirsten instilled her vision to cure the world of feeling homesick at home in each of us. House-coaching is an empathetic approach to interior design; a heart-centered practice. I received an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts at Henry Ford College and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Interior Design at Eastern Michigan University (Magna Cum Laude). I am passionate about connecting with people, listening to and understanding what is meaningful to them, what they value most in life, and then creating a space that reflects this back to them. Today I offer two areas of service, A Delicate Move (a resource website for those who are thinking of moving into a senior living environment) and Creating A Soul Oasis (coaching people on the art of decorating with intention). I have been decorating for my entire life; moving furniture around, rearranging accessories, painting walls, shopping for more accessories, discarding accessories, buying more, painting more…exhausting! I felt a void no matter how hard I tried to create a beautiful house. Then I got serious and went for a formal education in interior design but it wasn’t until I spent a year studying House-coaching before I truly realized how important our physical space is to our happiness, health, and success in life. All I want to do is create happy, comfortable, soul-fulfilling spaces for people! |
What is an empathetic interior designer?
empathetic
[em-puh-thet-ik]
of, relating to, or characterized by empathy, the psychological identification with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others
interior design (as stated at Eastern Michigan University)
The mission of the Interior Design Programs (undergraduate and graduate) at Eastern Michigan University is academic preparation of students to enable them to solve problems related to the function, health/safety/wellbeing, and quality of interior environments.
The Programs promote design research, critical thinking, and creativity in design decisions applied to all interior spaces, components, and elements encompassed in the built environment. These decisions reflect consideration for social welfare, cultural implications, global and economic elements.
The curriculum blends theory and technical skills, with a sensitivity to environmentally responsible/sustainable design issues and consideration for the needs of all users regardless of age, physical stature, or disability status.
Graduates are well prepared to enter the work place with a skill set that allows them to thrive professionally and work collaboratively in both the commercial and residential areas of the profession.
The program has been continuously accredited since the 1980's. See link to view video from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
[em-puh-thet-ik]
of, relating to, or characterized by empathy, the psychological identification with the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of others
interior design (as stated at Eastern Michigan University)
The mission of the Interior Design Programs (undergraduate and graduate) at Eastern Michigan University is academic preparation of students to enable them to solve problems related to the function, health/safety/wellbeing, and quality of interior environments.
The Programs promote design research, critical thinking, and creativity in design decisions applied to all interior spaces, components, and elements encompassed in the built environment. These decisions reflect consideration for social welfare, cultural implications, global and economic elements.
The curriculum blends theory and technical skills, with a sensitivity to environmentally responsible/sustainable design issues and consideration for the needs of all users regardless of age, physical stature, or disability status.
Graduates are well prepared to enter the work place with a skill set that allows them to thrive professionally and work collaboratively in both the commercial and residential areas of the profession.
The program has been continuously accredited since the 1980's. See link to view video from the Council for Interior Design Accreditation (CIDA).
