About Sher
Design has always been about more than aesthetics for me—it’s about how spaces shape our experiences. Growing up in South Africa, I was surrounded by vivid color and hand-crafted textiles, traditions that still inspire my love for creating rooms with soul. Travels through Europe, South America, and Asia later expanded my perspective, deepening my appreciation for distinguishing features that give longevity and character to any space.
Before originally founding SKJ Interiors, I built a career in graphic design and art direction after earning my Art degree in Chicago. That chapter sharpened my eye for originality and taught me to chase ideas that are anything but mainstream. For over 13 years, I’ve been designing homes as well as commercial spaces centered on wellness and relationships. That work has shown me how much design can truly transform the way people live, gather, and connect.
I believe every home should tell a story that feels personal and true. I’m drawn to bold statements, rich textures, and crafted details that celebrate individuality. Most importantly, I see the design journey as collaborative—a chance to guide, inspire, and create spaces that feel authentically you.
Awards and Recognitions
9X “Best of Houzz” Award
Featured in LUXE Interiors + Design, “Entertaining By Design”
Credentials
Interior Designers Institute, Newport Beach CA
BFA, North Park University, Chicago IL
About Jori
I’m an artist first. That lens has shaped everything I do—from the way I approach design, to how I understand people, and how I translate ideas into form. With over 15 years of honing my practice, I’ve developed a multidisciplinary approach that’s process-driven— rooted conceptually and evolves intuitively.
My work is grounded in the belief that art and design are powerful tools for relational connection, personal alignment, and even healing. What surprised me early in my career, though, was how deeply my years in luxury hospitality—curating personalized, meaningful experiences as a concierge—fed that same creative process. I learned how to listen closely, pick up on subtle cues, and curate novel experiences that made people feel known.
Today, it shows up in how I serve our clients. I see each project as a collaboration, a conversation, and a creative experience rooted in trust. This same intuition and attention to detail now allows me to design homes guided by functional needs, but be brought to life in highly tailored ways that resonate deeply with our clients— infused with a daily source of rest, inspiration, joy, and reminders of what truly matters to them.
Select Partnerships & Projects
St. Regis Resorts
The Hermitage Hotel
Hutton Hotel
Google
Parachute
Sacred Streets
Saddleback Church
Azusa Pacific University
The Other Art Fair by Saatchi
Credentials
MFA, Azusa Pacific University, CA
BA Fine Art, Azusa Pacific University, CA
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