Visiting Graduate Professor of Design Management, Pratt Institute
Noelle Smith has a BFA from The Rhode Island School of Design and a Masters Degree in Professional Studies from Pratt’s Design Management Graduate School. Over her 20+ years career experience in the Home Furnishings Industry, she has managed Design and Product Development Teams both domestically and overseas. Her specialty is building product development strategies through building equity in private and national brands. Currently, Noelle is a Visiting Graduate Professor in the Design Management Program at Pratt where she teaches Product Development and Sustainability. Noelle also is an Adjunct Professor at FIT where she teaches Analytical Strategies in the School of Business and Technology. Professionally, Noelle is a Director of Sales and Merchandising for a large Home Textiles Importer who supplies to the largest retailers in the US.
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