Deb Kennedy . Debi Ward Kennedy

writing and production of
freelance features and editorial content

Topics

lifestyle . decor . entertaining

retail visual design and merchandising

women entrepreneurs . small business 

Published in numerous retail industry trade publications,

magazines, and blogs since 2002

Regular contributor to online retail resources for

The Gift and Home Channel (previous) and Smart Retailer (current)

Deb's design blog is considered to be one of the top online resources

for information on retail display and merchandising

Regular columnist and writer for FOLK Magazine, 

a country lifestyle print publication focused on 'Real American Living'

Creator of Retail Resources for retail stores selling FOLK Magazine

Published

Country Business Magazine * The Gift and Home Channel
GiftBeat Magazine * Booksellers News Magazine
Western Exhibitors News * design*sponge Biz Women Series
Puget Sound Business Journal *  Yarn Market News / SoHo Publishing
OneCoast Wholesale Gifts * SNAP!retail * Women Take Wing.com 
Bliss Guild.com * Smart Retailer Magazine * Launch Your Creativity

Vintage Indie Magazine * FOLK Magazine

Video Host

In 2007, Deb produced a six-video series for The Gift and Home Channel, 

focused on retail visual merchandising and display

Retail Design and Public Speaking Clients

The Seattle Gift Show * The San Francisco International Gift Fair
The Portland Gift Show * The Denver Gift, Home, Jewelry & Resort Show
Costco Home * Sand Point Antique & Design Market
AMG/Associates Marketing Group * Paul Mendelson and Associates
Funky Junk Sisters Antique Show * Poppyseeds Home Decor Boutique

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery * Columbia Winery * Lasting Memories
Hogue Cellars Winery * Willows Lodge * Poppyseeds Home Decor
Shaunna Morrissey Design, LTD. * Molbaks Garden+Home * 

Wild Fibers * Scandia Coffeehouse * Sisters Antiques  


Read Client Recommendations HERE

Award-Winning Designs

'Best Retail Booth Design'

Northwest Flower & Garden Show 2003 Booth Design Team

Molbaks' Garden + Home Retailer, Woodinville, Washington

'Best Booth Design in At Home Division'

San Francisco International Gift Fair August 2004
Booth Design Concept for Shauna Morrissey Ltd. 

Artist/Designer/Manufacturer, Woodinville, Washington