About Deb

     As an award winning designer and founder of 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 regularly in WF Vision magazine and her new book, What Makes A Couture Treatment, launches early 2010. 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.
      Nationally known, she speaks and reports across the country on a variety of design and trend topics. Much sought after as a speaker at national conferences, design events and association venues, Deb’s highly interactive programs reflect her passion for design and couture window coverings. Deb can create a custom program that is filled with a wealth of knowledge presented in her friendly, approachable style. Deb’s enthusiasm and warmth will inspire you.
     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.
You can find Deb on the web, blogging at Design Confidential and Design Business RX or contributing  to the Trendspot.

10 Things I Can’t Live Without

My yearly dose of Paris

Stacks of consumer and trade design publications

A Glass of red wine at the end of the day

Chocolate

Cheese

My Ipod’s Hip Hop Playlist

Jo Malone perfume

A daily summer swim

Vintage art posters

Anything RED