Jeffrey Beers International (JBI) is a design studio with an extensive portfolio of projects spanning a variety of categories. Formation of JBI. JBI was founded by Jeffrey Beers in 1986, after he got I. M. Pei's blessing to do so. The goal of the company is to combine artistic and cultural knowledge, sophisticated urban sensibilities, and standout design skills. The result is a team consisting of architects, interior designers, painters, sculptors and graphic designers. Leadership. After the death of Jeffrey Beers in March 2025, JBI announced its new representative partners: Tim Rooney, Michael Pandolfi and Nora Liu-Kanter. They each had been working for JBI for at least 20 years. Work. Products. Jeffrey Beers International has been involved with various product design collaborations, most notably with a Walters Regatta patio furniture set and Maya Romanoff wallpapers titled "Burst of Happiness".