Deb Barrett

Design Exposed

May 14, 2012

This May, the Nebraska/Iowa Chapter ASID is collaborating with IIDA for an exciting event, Design Exposed. This conference and exposition will be held on May 24, 2012 at the Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center in La Vista, Nebraska. This event will provide area designers and related professionals the opportunity to complete continuing education requirements, [...]

Grow!

March 4, 2012

Join me April 16-18th in Dallas. It’s going to be great!

New! CEU Seminars

February 2, 2012

UPDATE: More good news! We just received approval on two other seminars: Master Class: Lessons from Design Giants and Custom Window Coverings Safety Standards- What They Mean to You. Here’s a sneak peek. Master Class: Lessons from the Design Giants There’s an old adage: “If you’re going to borrow, be sure to borrow from the [...]

Parisian Inspiration

January 29, 2012

I am back from Paris and what a week it was! I saw some incredible things, gained great inspiration and along the way made some fabulous, lasting friendships. Check out my blog, Design Confidential for postings all the shows, trends and products and people you should know. My lookbook of random inspirational thoughts. Inspiration can come [...]

Les Decouvertes Awards

December 20, 2011

May I toot my own horn? I am sooo excited to have just been asked to be a member of the jury for the Les Découvertes (= your favorite product) Awards at Maison & Objet . I will sift through the different sectors of the show, covering every aisle in order to find the best-of-the-best and pick my favorite [...]

October is Window Covering Safety Month

October 4, 2011

National Window Covering Safety Month is a nationwide campaign, co-sponsored by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Window Covering Safety Council (WCSC). The goal of this campaign is to increase consumer awareness of potential window cord hazards, as well as to urge parents and caregivers to only use cordless window products in [...]

WindowsPalooza 2011

September 21, 2011

Windows Palooza 2011 is a spectacular Vendor and Seminar Event which is sponsored by WCAA Chicagoland! Join us October 18, 2011 at Stonegate Convention Center, Hoffman Estates, IL for a full day event. Registration fee includes: 4 hours of SEMINARS, Networking, Vendor Show, Door Prizes, Lunch AND Dinner! • Shop the Vendor Floor • Network • [...]

Video: Maison & Objet Discussion

August 5, 2011

Short discussion about what American designers can get out of M&O during ICFF.

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