Draft:Joanne Newbold

Life
Joanne Newbold is a female architect who specializes in retail design and planning. She received her bachelor degree in Environmental Design from Parsons School of Design and the New School in New York City. She is a Professional member of the Retail Design Institute. She worked as a Design Partner with Walker Group/CNI from 1982 - 1986. Following that, she was a Principal at Newbold/Schkufza Design Associates, Inc. from 1986 - 1992. After gaining quality years of experience in the field, she started her own firm. J/Newbold Associates (an interior design firm) was founded in 1992 by Newbold. Her firm's work has been recognized with awards from VM&SD Magazine, BusinessWeek, Chain Store Age, Shopping Center World, and the National Association of Store Fixture Ma91nufacturers. Her work has been published in numerous publications including Interior Design, Architectural Record, the New Yorker, and The New York Times. Newbold and her firm are responsible for domestic and overseas corporate and retail projects, including clients such as Toys 'R' Us (New York flagship), Dylan's Candy Bar, FAO Schwarz and Celebrity Cruises.

In 2007 Joanne was chosen by the Institute of Store Planners for the Retail Design Legion of Honor Award.