Skills & Advancement
Invest in Your Practice
IDAK provides opportunities for members to improve their knowledge, skills and professional capacity through workshops, masterclasses, conferences, certifications, mentorship, CPD programmes, technical training, business training and research forums. A stronger member community means a stronger profession for all.
Core Pillars
Programme Categories
Hands-on technical and creative skills sessions led by practising designers and industry specialists.
The flagship IDAK gathering bringing together designers, suppliers and institutions from across Kenya.
Structured continuous professional development credits that support professional registration and career progression.
Pairing emerging designers with experienced practitioners for guided professional growth.
Evidence-based design discussion, industry data sharing and academic collaboration with design institutions.
Client management, procurement, pricing, contracts and long-term practice growth for interior design firms.
Benefits of CPD
Why It Matters
Staying current keeps your practice relevant and competitive.
CPD signals professionalism to clients, collaborators and regulators.
Structured learning deepens technical and material knowledge.
Peer exchange builds lasting industry relationships across Kenya.
Certified development supports formal recognition and regulation.