Your IDAK directory profile should help a potential client or collaborator understand who you are, where you work, and what kind of design projects you take on. Complete information makes a profile easier to assess; it does not replace a conversation, project references, or a written service agreement.
Start with the information the account requests
The member profile form asks for contact and location details, a biography, a profile photo, and practice information such as specialization, services, experience, and website or social links. Fill in the fields you can support and check that every link works. If a detail changes, return to the account and update it.
Write a focused biography
Open with the type of interiors you work on and the people or organizations you serve. Then add relevant experience, your design approach, and the geographic area in which you work. A short, concrete description is more useful than a string of broad claims.
For example, explain whether you work on homes, workplaces, retail, or hospitality projects; whether your role includes concept design, specifications, or implementation coordination; and which counties or towns you serve. Only claim services that you currently provide.
Choose accurate service and location details
Use the location field to represent where your practice is based or the area you genuinely serve. Do not add a Nairobi neighbourhood or another county merely to appear in a search. Select practice areas that match your portfolio, and use a current website or social profile as an additional reference.
Connect your profile to project evidence
Add reviewed portfolio entries with a clear project image, category, location, and description. Explain your role and credit collaborators where appropriate. Obtain client permission before sharing photos or project details. The guide to posting a portfolio on IDAK explains the account steps.
Review before and after publication
Check names, spelling, contact information, and project descriptions. Make sure images are yours to share and do not expose private client information. After IDAK reviews profile or portfolio material, revisit the public designer directory to see what is visible and contact the association if a correction is needed.
A profile can also help searchers compare you with other designers. Use a consistent studio name, describe your actual service area, and avoid repeating the same keyword in every field. A clear website link and a few strong, relevant project examples provide more context than a long list of unrelated services.
Before sharing your profile, check it as a client would: can they tell what work you take on, where you work, how to contact you, and what you personally contributed to the projects shown? If any answer is unclear, make a focused edit and check the public page again after review.
If you are still applying for membership, begin with how to join IDAK and the current membership information.
