About Us
Our vision is to create a world where interior decor professionals are celebrated for their creativity, innovation, and expertise, and where they have the resources, support, and community they need to thrive. We strive to empower and elevate our members through education, networking, and advocacy, and to inspire a new generation of design leaders who will shape the future of our industry.
ASPIRE online education:
- Internationally recognized Diploma program in Interior Design & Decorating;
- Live & on-demand Webinars;
- CEU accredited Seminars.
As a not-for-profit Trade association IDRC is sponsored by leading suppliers in the Décor Design Industry. Surplus revenues from operations are used to encourage trade activities and education as recognized in the IDRC corporate charitable registration status.
History of IDRC
IDRC represents over 40 years of service to the Decorating Industry promoting the awareness of quality interior decorating products and services through trade and consumer advertising media, trade shows and education.
In the mid 70th’s wall covering was taking hold as the trendy decor product. Several manufacturers and distributors joined together to form a group called the Canadian Wallcovering Distributors Association, CWDA. They hosted trade shows and educational seminars across Canada to show how innovative the product had evolved.
Meet the Team
Ana Pilling
DIRECTOR
Ana Piling is a past President of the IDRC and co-founder of Night and Day Window Decor. Ana is a Certified Window Treatment Consultant.
Mike Boyd
DIRECTOR
Mike serves as the National Manager of Canadian operations for Maxwell Fabrics, a position he has held for over 26 years.
Tatiana McNeil
DIRECTOR
Tatiana was immersed in all of the administrative duties and managed IDRC growth under Dennis’s leadership for the past 20 years.
Dennis Mascall
LIFETIME EXECUTIVE VP
Dennis is the Founder of IDRC and established the DENNIS MASCALL scholarship fund in Ontario to recognize excellence in Interior Decoration studies. Dennis has served the Interior Decor industry for more than 60 years.
Jacqueline Manji
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Jacqueline joined IDRC as a student volunteer in 2001 and was appointed as Executive Director in 2021. Jacqueline has over 20 years of design industry experience as an educator with The Art Institute of Toronto and is the Founder of Ultra Luxe Linens and the TIDC Resource Centre.
Deb Barrett
Deb is a speaker, designer, educator, trend forecaster and consultant. As the founder of Window Dressings, Deb specializes in textiles, window coverings and soft furnishings. Deb often travels internationally for engagements.