Deb Barrett

Current

• Design and Trend Editor at Large at WF-Vision magazine
• Principal at Window Dressings

Past

• Trend and Market intelligence consultant at Grace McNamara, Inc.
• Buyer/Custom Draperies, Shop at Home and Decorative Pillows at Carson Pirie Scott
• Assistant Buyer/Ready Made Curtains at Carson Pirie Scott

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Education

• University of Wisconsin-Stout

Recommended

3 people have recommended Deb

Connections

113 connections

Industry

Design

Websites

• My Website
• My Company
• My Blog

Deb Barrett’s Summary

As an award winning designer and Principal in Window Dressings, Deb Barrett has built a reputation for cutting edge couture treatments and soft furnishings. In addition to Window Dressings, she is an accomplished speaker, editor and author. Deb regularly speaks at industry and association events a variety of design, business and trend topics. Barrett’s regular column, Trendspotting appears in Vision magazine and her new book, It’s All in the Details launches early 2009. As a trend strategist, she travels the world to develop design intelligence and interior forecasts. As a market intelligence consultant, Deb regularly works with design industry partners, consumers and professionals to impart trend insights through presentations, white papers and products.

Deb Barrett’s Specialties:

During her successful tenure in design, Deb has had a broad and varied background and experience that is a rare mix in the industry. Her fascination with what’s around the corner and the constant search for inspiration has led her to her current roles as consultant, speaker and design blogger. She hopes to continue to inspire other design pros and her peers by sharing her knowledge and experience about her two passions- couture window coverings and trendspotting.

Deb Barrett’s Experience

• Design and Trend Editor at Large

  WF-Vision magazine

  (Publishing industry)

  2000 — Present (9 years )

• Principal

  Window Dressings

  (Design industry)

  1998 — Present (11 years )

  ~ Residential designer focusing on soft furnishings and couture window treatments
  ~ Consultant to the design industry including speaking, trend strategy, best business practices with an expertise in window coverings
  ~ Design and trend blogger

Additional Information

Deb Barrett’s Websites:

• My Website
• My Company
• My Blog

Deb Barrett’s Groups:

WFCP Expert, ASID IP,

•    Architecture and Interiors
•    Networking Group for Home Decorating Service Professionals
•    Delta Zeta Alumnae
•    Make Money With Webinars for Speakers / Consultants / Trainers/ Authors
•    Design Education
•    Interior Design
•    Interiors
•    Home Furnishings Industry Professionals
•    Drapery & Design Professional Network
•    The InteriorsHub Forum
•    Need A Speaker / Be A Speaker
•    Twitter Power for Business
•    Tricycle, Inc.
•    High Point Design Center/HPDC

Deb Barrett’s Honors:

Muilti year Winner WF Design Competition; Award of Excellence winner WF Design Competition,

Deb Barrett’s Contact Settings

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