The Interior Design Bill 2026: What Kenya’s Proposed Regulation Means for Designers, Clients and the Industry
Kenya’s interior design industry is entering a defining moment. The proposed Architectural and Quantity Surveying Practitioners Bill, 2026 seeks to introduce a formal regulatory framework for several built-environment professions, including interior designers, landscape architects, construction project managers and related technicians.businessdailyafrica For interior designers, this is more than a policy discussion. It touches how designers train, […]
Interior Design Internships in Kenya: How to Find and Prepare for Opportunities
For interior design students and recent graduates, an internship can be one of the most important steps between classroom learning and professional practice. Interior design is a practical profession. Students may learn design theory, drawing, software and presentation in school, but internships provide exposure to real clients, materials, suppliers, contractors, budgets and project sites. This […]
Interior Design Courses in Kenya: What to Study and How to Choose
If you are considering a career in interior design, choosing the right course is one of the most important decisions you will make. Interior design combines creativity with technical knowledge, construction understanding, digital skills, materials, communication and business. A good interior design course should therefore prepare you for much more than decorating spaces. This guide […]
Interior Design Jobs in Kenya: Careers, Roles and Opportunities
Interior design careers in Kenya are becoming more diverse. A person trained in interior design is no longer limited to working only as an “interior designer.” Opportunities now exist across design studios, construction, furniture, property development, retail, hospitality, materials, visualisation, project management and manufacturing. For students and emerging professionals, understanding the different career paths available […]
How to Become an Interior Designer in Kenya
Interior design is becoming an increasingly visible career in Kenya, with opportunities across residential design, commercial interiors, hospitality, retail, workplaces, furniture, materials, construction and property development. But for someone starting out, the path can be confusing. Do you need a degree? Which software should you learn? Do you need experience before looking for work? How […]
Interior Design Summit 2026: Building the Interior Design Economy
The Interior Design Summit 2026 brought Kenya’s interior design industry together at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, from 26–30 August under the theme “Building the Interior Design Economy.” Across five days, interior designers, manufacturers, suppliers, educators, students, emerging professionals and built-environment partners came together for industry conversations, practical workshops, networking and new collaborations. The Summit focused […]
Interior Design Internships in Kenya: How Students and Graduates Can Get Industry Experience
Looking for interior design internships in Kenya? An internship or industrial attachment can be one of the most important steps in moving from interior design education into professional practice. For interior design students, recent graduates and emerging designers, gaining practical experience provides an opportunity to understand how design projects actually work — from developing concepts […]
Interior Design Summit 2026 Enters Final Day at Sarit Expo Centre
The Interior Design Summit 2026, organised by the Interior Design Society of Kenya (IDSK), is entering its final day at Sarit Expo Centre, Nairobi, after several days of industry discussions, workshops, exhibitions and professional engagement. Running from 26–30 August 2026 under the theme “Building the Interior Design Economy,” the Summit has brought together interior designers, […]
Interior Designers Lead Discussions at Mashariki Expo 2026
The Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 is underway from August 18 to August 21 at Mlimani City in Dar Es Salaam, bringing together over 1,000 regional participants, 50 companies, and 20 intellectual property experts from across seven countries. Designed as an IP-led, investment-driven trade platform, the summit focuses on converting spatial designs, literary works, and […]
IDSK President Cecilia Mbati Joins African Heritage Design Panel at Mashariki Expo 2026
Cecilia Mbati, President of the Interior Design Society of Kenya (IDSK), will represent Kenya’s interior design industry at the Mashariki Creative Economy Expo 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. She will participate in the Day 2 panel discussion titled “African Heritage in Interior Design for Commercial Environments” on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at the Mlimani […]