MICHAEL DEROUIN
AIFD • AAF • PFCI
Michael Derouin is a floral artist and educator with a career shaped by decades in luxury floral design. He creates refined floral compositions for private clients, and offers thoughtful, hands-on instruction to floral professionals and enthusiasts alike—helping to define, refine, or rediscover their creative perspective.
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His work is guided by nature—edited with purpose, composed with restraint, and shaped to preserve the quiet integrity of the botanicals.
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Whether designing or teaching, his focus is the same: to create an experience that remains long after the flowers fade.
defining a signature
For over a decade, Michael shaped the floral identity of one of Greenwich’s most recognized names in flowers—defining a design aesthetic that became quietly iconic among its clientele. After four years designing privately in Boston, he returns to Connecticut, offering his signature floral artistry to private clients throughout Fairfield County.
milestones
leadership &
contributions
A selection of roles reflecting Michael’s ongoing contributions to floral education, creative leadership, and the professional community.
Program Chair,
2024 AIFD National Symposium
Led the development of national floral education programming.
Vice President,
Connecticut Florists’ Association
Supported statewide initiatives and industry advancement.
Chair,
Northeast Floral Expo
Directed event programming and main stage content for regional designers.
programs &
presentations
Highlights of national appearances contributing floral artistry, public education and creative dialogue.
AIFD National Symposium
Featured artist; delivered the main stage program to an international audience of professional floral designers.
Texas State Florists’ Association
Led a program on floral merchandising and retail design—blending technique, storytelling, and strategy for shop owners and designers.
Philadelphia Flower Show
Created original floral installations for one of the nation’s most celebrated public exhibitions.
Federated Garden Clubs
Connecticut, Massachusetts,
New York & Rhode Island
Offered live demonstrations combining education, storytelling, and technique for garden club audiences.
AIFD Southern Symposium
Shared floral philosophy and technical approach with accredited designers.
recognition &
accreditation
Distinctions earned through authorship, discipline, and lasting contributions to the floral field.
Floral Designer of the Year, Connecticut Florist Association
Awarded for outstanding achievement in floral design
Accredited by AIFD
(American Institute of Floral Designers)
Recognized for excellence, artistry, and a commitment to advancing the art of floral design through education, service, and leadership.
Member, AAF
(American Academy of Floriculture)
Awarded for service and contributions to the floral industry and local communities.
Certified, PFCI
(Professional Floral Communicators International)
Represents the floral industry’s finest educators—recognized for expertise in floral design and professional communication.