If you’re an interior designer in Kenya looking for clients, make your profile show exactly what you do and give potential clients a clear next step.
1. Define the work you want
List the project types, locations and services you can competently offer. Explain whether you provide consultations, design documentation, procurement or implementation support. Be clear about the work you undertake with other qualified professionals.
2. Make your profile useful
Keep your contact details, location, specialisms, availability and portfolio current. On 7 November 2026, the public IDAK directory displayed one profile. Ask IDAK about current listing requirements and confirm your membership category and status through its membership page. A profile can show your work, but it cannot promise enquiries or signed projects.
3. Show how you solve problems
Explain the brief, constraints, your decisions and the outcome for a project—not only the finished photograph. Label concepts and student projects honestly. Avoid using another person’s images or client information without permission.
4. Build professional relationships
Participate in IDAK professional development and connect with designers, suppliers and other built-environment professionals. KENCID provides a route for structured learning; graduates can continue to develop through practical experience and professional networks. Seek referrals by delivering reliable work, not by inventing endorsements.
5. Respond with a clear next step
Ask prospective clients about the space, scope, budget range and timing. Explain the first consultation, what information you need and when they can expect a written proposal. The IDAK profile checklist offers more ways to improve your listing.
Related guide: Interior Designers in Nairobi: How to Find the Right Professional.
