FAQ

Q. Do I need a background in feng shui or interior design?

A. This is program is for beginners as well as feng shui experts. No prior experience with feng shui nor design is required.


Q. Is this a interior design program?

A. No, this is a feng shui certification program. We teach you to the tools to become a feng shui consultant and practitioner. You can absolutely use this in conjunction with other careers and certifications. However, you will not learn how to become a interior designer.


Q. I am a longtime mindfulness practitioner and teach mindfulness. Can you speak to how you incorporate mindfulness into your course?

A. Mindfulness and meditation are two of the foundational principles in the Mindful Design approach. Anjie and Laura are long time meditation practitioners and emphasize the importance of mindful meditation to cultivate the qi of each of our students. Our approach focuses on the importance of paying attention to the details in our physical, emotional and energetic spaces in order to support and create holistic lives.


Q. What are the graduation requirements?

A. Requirements:

  • Completion of two case studies - full 2-hr PAID feng shui consultations
  • Presentation of your two case studies in class as a 9-Minute presentation
  • Attendance at all the classes (if you miss classes, you can watch the recordings)


Q. Who were our teachers?

A. We have the blessing and support of our teachers: Rosalie Prinzvalli and Katherine Metz are our current mentors. We both graduated from the BTB Master Training Program, a 3-year live program that was in NYC at the Open Center. It has since dissolved.


Q. Is there continuing education after this certification?

A. No further study is required. With your Mindful Design certification, you will be fully equipped to offer feng shui consultations as a service.

However, we have a few optional offerings:

- Pure Professor: Level 3
advanced studies curriculum taught by Anjie Cho & Katherine Metz for feng shui practitioners and scholars

- Mindful Design Study Group
to further connect monthly with our graduates through a monthly office hour call and pre-recorded teachings such as floor plan reviews.

- Feng Shui Consultation Library
a library of feng shui consultations recorded for the students to audit. this is also included in the Mindful Design Study Group subscription or can be purchased separately


Q. Do you have to buy any tools to complete certification?

A. We will recommend tools and books, however none are required.


Q. Is this course recognized by any group or association?

A. Yes, we are an approved Gold Level feng shui school with the International Feng Shui Guild.


Q. Are scholarships available?

A. No, however there are AFFIRM/Klarna/Buy Now Pay Later payment plan options available.

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