If you’re applying for an interior design internship in Kenya, show the process behind your best work and ask who will supervise you day to day.
1. Identify the skills you want to practise
You might seek experience in measured drawing, material research, presentations, supplier coordination or site observation. Choose a few goals and explain them in your application. Do not assume every placement will offer the same opportunities.
2. Build a focused portfolio
Include a small selection of relevant work, with a short brief, your process, drawings or models and the final proposal. Label student and group projects and identify your own contribution. Use clear file names and check that links work before sending.
3. Research potential placements
Start with IDAK’s professional community and ask about current opportunities or events. If you study at KENCID, ask the college how its practical learning or placement support works. Approach other studios or organisations directly through their official channels.
4. Ask about the arrangement
The University of Nairobi programme information describes an eight-week Year 3 industrial attachment; confirm the current arrangement with the department. For any placement, ask about tasks, hours, location, supervision, pay or expenses, insurance and feedback. Do not assume a placement is guaranteed just because a course includes practical learning.
5. Record what you learn
Keep notes on the work you are permitted to discuss, seek feedback and ask permission before using any client material in a portfolio. See how to post a portfolio on IDAK when you are ready to share your work.
Related guide: How to Become an Interior Designer in Kenya: A Student Roadmap.
