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Education and Industry
Industry Integration Programme
Mentorship, practical learning and workplace preparation for interior design students and emerging designers in Kenya.
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Building Designers, Businesses and a Stronger Industry
The Interior Design Society of Kenya (IDSK) is the country’s sole industry association for interior design. We bring together interior designers, design firms, suppliers, manufacturers, educators, students and built environment partners.
Kenya’s interior design sector continues to grow alongside urbanisation, property development and increasing demand across residential, commercial, hospitality, retail and public sector projects. This growth is creating new opportunities for designers, businesses and industry suppliers.
IDSK provides the structure needed to support this growth. We strengthen professional practice, connect education with industry, create market opportunities and advance professional standards and recognition.
What We Do
How IDSK Develops Kenya’s Interior Design Industry
IDSK delivers programmes and industry platforms that develop talent, strengthen professional practice, grow design businesses and connect Kenya’s interior design community with opportunities.
Professional Learning
Careers and Mentorship
Business and Market Access
Sustainability and Advocacy
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Careers and Employment
Workforce Placement Programme
Connecting students, graduates and professionals with internships, employment and project opportunities through IDSK and Beaux Monde.
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Designers and Suppliers
Design Advantage
Connecting interior designers with manufacturers, suppliers and showrooms that support active design projects.
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Professional Learning
Design Academy
Practical courses, workshops and professional learning for designers, students and design businesses.
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Sustainable Interior Design
Circular Design Programme
Advancing responsible materials, local manufacturing, reuse and circular interior design practices in Kenya.
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Leadership and Enterprise
Women in Interior Design Programme
Supporting women through mentorship, business growth, professional visibility and leadership opportunities.
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Industry Platform
Interior Design Directory
Helping clients find interior designers, design firms and verified industry suppliers across Kenya.
Explore the DirectoryAdvocacy and Professional Recognition
Interior Design Bill 2026
IDSK is actively engaging industry and government stakeholders on a clear framework for professional interior design practice in Kenya.
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Our Vision
A recognised and globally respected interior design profession that contributes meaningfully to Kenya’s economy and built environment.
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Our Mission
To organise, represent and develop Kenya’s interior design industry through professional learning, industry integration, advocacy, standards and strategic collaboration.
Leadership and Governance
Guided by Experience, Accountability and Industry Knowledge
IDSK is led by an executive team responsible for the Society’s direction, programmes and operations. The leadership is supported by an Advisory Council that provides specialised guidance across design, business, finance, legislation, technology and industry development.
Meet Our LeadershipExecutive Leadership
Responsible for IDSK’s strategic direction, governance, programmes, partnerships and representation of the interior design industry.
Advisory Council
Provides strategic guidance, institutional support and specialised knowledge to the Society’s executive leadership.
Secretariat
Coordinates membership services, programmes, communications, events and the Society’s daily operations.
Frequently
Asked Questions
The Interior Design Society of Kenya (IDSK) is Kenya's sole industry association for interior design. We represent the sector in its entirety — interior designers, design firms, suppliers, manufacturers, educators, students, and industry partners — and we work to raise standards, develop industry capacity, and give interior design in Kenya the institutional standing it deserves.
To build a vibrant, recognized, and economically empowered interior design industry that transforms spaces and communities across Kenya.
To empower interior design professionals and partners through education, advocacy, and collaboration — fostering innovation and excellence in every space we shape.
We are located at:
5th Floor, NHIF Parking Tower
Nairobi, Kenya
IDSK membership is open to interior design practitioners, design firms, suppliers and manufacturers, educators and trainers, students in design-related fields, and industry partners and collaborators across the built environment sector.
Members access professional development programmes, mentorship, and accredited training. They join an active industry network spanning interior designers, suppliers, developers, and financiers. They benefit from IDSK's advocacy work, gain visibility through the Interior Design Directory and sector platforms, and participate in workshops, forums, and events that are directly relevant to growing a design practice or business in Kenya.
To join the Interior Design Society of Kenya (IDSK), go to https://idsk.or.ke/idsk-membership-application/.
IDSK hosts roundtable discussions, industry workshops, networking events, training sessions, exhibitions, and collaborative forums throughout the year. Events are open to members and, where relevant, to the broader interior design industry in Kenya.
Email: mail@idsk.or.ke
Phone: +254116949292
Address: 5th Floor, NHIF Parking Tower, Nairobi
Professional Development - Skills and career growth
Industry Networking - Building connections
Advocacy & Standards - Shaping industry practices
Visibility & Opportunities - Creating business growth
Strengthening industry standards
Promoting collaboration among professionals
Providing educational resources
Creating networking opportunities
Advocating for the profession
Yes. Suppliers, manufacturers, and trade partners are a core part of the IDSK membership and are actively integrated into the association's networking, events, and industry programmes.
IDSK works across business development, professional skills, market visibility, and industry connectivity. Members access tools, training, community, and platforms that are directly relevant to building and sustaining an interior design business in Kenya's current market.