Crafting Presence: Emmanuelle Pereira’s Intuitive Approach to Design

Emmanuelle Pereira is a creator whose work extends beyond aesthetics and into the realm of profound human connection. Shaped by an upbringing rich in exploration, an intuitive bond with nature, and an unwavering desire to cultivate spaces that inspire transformation, her practice instills intuition and orchestration, where design, energy, and human connection coalesce into something more than architecture—something lived and absorbed.  

Born in Venezuela, she moved to the United States at a young age with her mother and sister, carrying with her a deeply ingrained sense of adaptability and wonder. Her mother, a visionary in her own right, introduced her to the world of retreats and self-evolution. From childhood, she was encouraged to look beyond the material, to consider the unseen forces that shape human interaction and well-being. This early exposure to introspection and communal healing formed the foundation for her work.  

It was in nature that she found her truest source of inspiration. Whether wandering through forests, sitting beneath the embrace of an old tree, or standing among ancient rock formations she attuned herself to the subtle rhythms of the earth, drawing upon its wisdom. "I get a lot of my downloads when I am in nature," she reflects. "We need more connection, we need more humanness, togetherness." For Pereira, the landscape is more than a backdrop—it is a collaborator, offering guidance on how to shape environments that evoke calm, clarity, and presence.  

This philosophy extends seamlessly into her work as an experience creator. Her approach is deeply intuitive, guided by nature. Sacred geometry, elemental materials, and ephemeral moments of interaction form the lexicon of her design language. A space, when done right, speaks for itself.  

Balancing energies has been a lifelong pursuit, a lesson learned from her parents’ contrasting dispositions. While one embodied action and momentum, the other exuded a quiet presence and technical thinking. She absorbed both, striving to harmonize. This equilibrium is evident in her gatherings. Her practice straddles the worlds of hospitality, wellness, and art, though it’s not confined by any one of them. Each collaboration—whether with designers, spiritual practitioners, or thought leaders—exists in the space between curation and ritual. Her collaborations are an alignment of minds, united in the pursuit of meaningful connection.  

Yet, within this artistic devotion lies an ever-present challenge: the balance between passion and sustainability. The business of experience creation is, by nature, fluid and difficult to quantify. "The business side is always a question mark for me," she admits. "Do we charge for these experiences? How do we ensure fair compensation while preserving creative integrity?" Her work exists in a delicate space where art meets service, where financial viability must coexist with the integrity of intention.  

Recent projects have allowed Pereira to sharpen this balance, exploring the nuances of spatial storytelling. Events like “Moving into 2024 with Ease”—a collaboration with four incredible partners—exemplified her ability to create atmospheres that felt less like events and more like portals—thresholds into new states of being. Intentional synergy between collaborators created an expansive and effortless process to feel, with each person contributing their own magic to the experience. The event invited transformation, creating space for moments of clarity, resonance, and deep presence.

Her belief in the power of space is unwavering. "Investing in your space is more than an aesthetic choice—it’s an investment in your well-being," she asserts. A space, when created with intention, has the power to elevate and inspire. In a world that often moves too fast, she invites people to slow down, to engage, and to truly be.  

For Pereira, there will always be new collaborations to explore, new ideas to distill, new ways to redefine the relationship between space and self. What remains constant is her guiding principle: to create not just beautiful spaces, but meaningful ones—environments that hold space for reflection, joy, and the quiet magic of connection.