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Jody Pear is an interior designer, House-coach, True Colour Expert, writer, and blogger. Her mom will be the first to tell you “Jody is a late bloomer” and she is right! Jody was well into her thirties before she began pursuing her degree in interior design. Over the course of 7.5 years, she attended evening classes, worked her full-time job, launched her company, Jody Pear Designs, and worked with her first client on a project that involved a significant renovation that doubled the current footprint of their house.
Over the next 5 years, Jody created custom design portfolios for her clients and became aware of Kirsten Steno, an interior designer in Denmark who created the concept, House-coach. Kirsten helped Jody to understand that her style is that of an empathetic interior designer that allows her to work differently than other designers. Kirsten invited Jody, along with 11 other empathetic professionals (interior designers, architect, psychotherapist) from around the world to study together for one year and learn the House-coaching tools she created. After 8 months of studying, they spent one week together in Kirsten’s home in Denmark. It was an honor and a privilege that this group of women will never forget. Kirsten’s intention for teaching this group her processes was that each person would launch their own business as a unique spin-off from the House-coach teachings, and this is exactly what Jody is doing. With the use of House-coaching tools combined with the Bagua Map (a tool used in Feng Shui), Jody launched a new service she calls “Creating A Soul Oasis.” With this service, Jody helps her clients rediscover their dreams and reflect them in their home, creating a nurturing and deeply meaningful environment. Jody is also internationally trained by Maria Killam, True Colour Expert. She attended her workshop where she learned Maria’s unique system to understanding the undertones of color and how they work together. With Jody’s passion of incorporating pleasing color schemes combined with meaningful decorative items that point her clients towards their dreams, Creating A Soul Oasis is a unique service that is exciting to experience. Jody’s new ebook, Creating A Soul Oasis (available on her website soon), is a workbook of sorts and will walk you through the process of creating your very own soul oasis. When Jody isn’t creating ways to enhance her environment or helping her clients reflect their dreams symbolically in their environment, she is spending time with family, boating on Lake St. Clair, or traveling with her husband. She also shares information with her community on Facebook and her blog on a weekly basis. She 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). |
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).
What is a soul oasis?
A home that connects your mind, body, and spirit; it’s a place for reflection; it’s a place to rest and embrace all that is good in your life; it is a place to recharge yourself; it provides a foundation that inspires you to be the best possible version of yourself; it is a place that reminds you of your dreams; it is a place that reflects your values; it is a place that reflects all who live there
A home that connects your mind, body, and spirit; it’s a place for reflection; it’s a place to rest and embrace all that is good in your life; it is a place to recharge yourself; it provides a foundation that inspires you to be the best possible version of yourself; it is a place that reminds you of your dreams; it is a place that reflects your values; it is a place that reflects all who live there
