Mentorship and Career Development
Connecting students, emerging designers and practising professionals with experienced women industry leaders.
IDSK Industry Development Programme
Supporting women to build sustainable careers, grow successful design businesses and take up leadership opportunities across Kenya’s interior design industry.
The IDSK Women in Interior Design Programme connects women professionals, entrepreneurs, students and emerging designers with mentorship, professional learning, business support, industry opportunities and stronger professional networks.
Why the Programme Matters
Women contribute significantly to interior design practice, education, entrepreneurship, manufacturing, project delivery and material supply. However, many still need stronger access to mentorship, business networks, finance, professional visibility and leadership opportunities.
The programme creates a structured platform through which women can share experience, develop practical skills, strengthen their businesses and connect with opportunities across the wider built environment.
Programme Focus
Connecting students, emerging designers and practising professionals with experienced women industry leaders.
Strengthening pricing, negotiation, financial management, client acquisition and sustainable design-business systems.
Creating opportunities for women to lead projects, speak at industry events and contribute to important professional conversations.
Connecting participants with relevant employment, placement, collaboration and project opportunities through IDSK platforms.
Programme in Action
Explore programme workshops, mentorship sessions, professional engagements and the women contributing to the continued growth of Kenya’s interior design industry.
Who Can Participate
The programme connects women at different stages of their professional and entrepreneurial journey.
Women currently studying interior design and related fields.
Recent graduates and early-career interior designers.
Practising designers seeking growth, networks and leadership.
Women leading design firms, suppliers and manufacturing businesses.
Experienced professionals willing to guide other women.
Organizations interested in supporting women’s industry growth.
Programme Activities
Small-group conversations connecting participants with experienced women professionals and business leaders.
Practical sessions on pricing, negotiation, contracts, financial management and client acquisition.
Industry discussions addressing leadership, professional practice and opportunities within the built environment.
Access to relevant placements, employment opportunities, collaborations and project networks.
A dedicated annual engagement bringing together women professionals, entrepreneurs, students, mentors and industry partners.
Participate or Partner
IDSK welcomes participants, mentors, employers, financial institutions, corporate partners and development organizations interested in supporting women across Kenya’s interior design industry.