Noren began studying art and design in Europe with Professors from the famous Bauhaus School of Design.

He graduated with an MA in Visual Communication from Mainz University in Germany. At the age of 23, Noren was invited by Professor Dr. Altmeier (a renowned artist) to become a member of the Rheinland-Pfalz Artist Society and to participate in a partnership exhibition in France and additional international exhibitions. Before leaving Europe, he worked for a multi-national design firm in Wiesbaden.

Upon moving to the bay area in northern California, he was Creative Director for Sharper Image and received many national awards. After leaving Sharper Image, Noren worked as an independent Creative Director designing for clients such as Williams Sonoma, Smith & Hawken, Hyatt Regency, Fort James Corporation, Boudin Bakery, and additional Fortune 500 companies.

Noren Schmitt
62 Forbes Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94901
Tel.: 415.455.9092
Fax: 415.455.9182
E-Mail: noren@innovativedesignsolution.com