We can’t do what we do without you!

Dear Industry Partners, Design Firm Advocates, and Friends,

As President of IIDA New England, I am proud to represent a chapter built on community, learning, and a shared belief in the power of interior design. Our work is guided by three commitments:

CONNECT: We bring designers, industry partners, students, and educators together through intentional connections that build mentorship and community at every career stage.

LEARN: We offer ongoing education on today's most pressing issues, building stronger, more knowledgeable professionals.

LIFT: We elevate interior design through visibility, recognition, and advocacy.

Our community shows up. We are more than 600 members strong across New England, and more than a quarter of them volunteer on our committees. They are the energy behind everything we do. Practicing designers make up 53% of our membership, compared with 49% nationally, and we rank third among all IIDA chapters in member retention. With student membership up 27% in two years, the next generation is already finding its place here. Together, our members are the specifiers, decision makers, and leaders shaping the built environment across New England.

Be part of the moment. From our reimagined Design Awards to leadership programs that support members at every level, we create the moments that bring this region's design community together. Our partners don't just attend. They host, contribute, and help shape these experiences alongside us.

None of this happens without you. Our sponsors are essential partners in everything we do. We listen closely to our members, and what we hear guides our direction and programs. We want that same conversation with you, so that together we can keep building programs and benefits that serve our whole community. Please reach out with your ideas!

Thank you for your support and trust. We look forward to seeing you in the year ahead.

With gratitude,
Kalyn Pavlinic
President, IIDA New England