New England
The IFDA New England Chapter has been inspiring collaboration within the furnishings and design industries to support its people, their products and services. IFDA New England is a strong, talented, and creative group of people and we strive to celebrate our members.
Visit Our Website Partner with the New England ChapterOur President
John Trifone
On behalf of John and all of the IFDA Board here in New England, welcome! We are thrilled to welcome members from every facet of the furnishing and design industry. Members are executives and companies professionally engaged in the design, production, distribution, promotion, communication or education in the furnishings and design and/or related industries. The IFDA promotes open sharing, mutual respect, and education, as well as community service and ethical practices.
Our board Members
Ian Kaplan - Treasurer
Eunice Weckesser - President-Elect
Vivian Robins - Secretary
Georgia Zikas - VP Educational Foundation/Education
Diane Komodromos - VP Financial Resources
Vineet Malik - VP Membership
Vineet Malik - VP Membership Retention
Jacqueline Richie - VP Programs
Isabelle Yabe - VP Special Events
Michelle Southworth - VP Communications
vacant - VP Public Relations
Jacqueline Becker - VP Community Relations
Christina Fichera - VP Hospitality
Stanislaus Miklaszewski - Student Liason
Kyle Tripp - Chapter Advisor
Gold Industry Partners
Silver Industry Partners
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Upcoming Events
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March 25, 2026 @ 1 PM – 2:30 PM
Building Your A-Team:
The Art of Designer Trade Collaboration
Directions
Scavolini Showroom
@ Boston Design Center
One Design Center Place, Ste 237
Boston, MA 02210
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April 2, 2026 @ 6 PM – 9 PM
Business of Design
Lecture Series
What Design School Didn’t Teach You
The Business of Design Lecture Series is a new, energizing forum created for architecture and interior design graduates, career-changers finding their way in the design world, and seasoned professionals ready to rethink how they build and run their practice.
Each session brings fresh insights from industry leaders who’ve mastered both craft and commerce, offering real-world strategies, candid stories, and tools you can use to shape a more intentional, profitable, and fulfilling career.
Whether you’re launching your journey or redefining your next chapter, this series will inspire you to elevate not just what you design, but how you design your business.
Natick Mall
1245 Worcester St
Natick, MA 01760
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April 9, 2026 @ 6 PM – 8 PM
A Taste of California
Join us for a vibrant celebration of THE GREAT OUDOORS with the latest issue of REFLECTIONS IN DESIGN and experience the stunning debut of PALECEK’S OUTDOOR COLLECTION, inspired by the natural beauty of their Northern California roots.sp;
Cabot House Furniture & Design
220 Worcester Road, MA-9
Framingham, MA 01701
