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Interior Design Model Making

Interior Design · Level 5  ·  5 Chapters

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What Interior Design Model Making covers

In this unit, you will be able to expertly transform interior spaces by selecting and applying the perfect floor and wall finishes that meet client needs and sustainability goals. You’ll confidently measure, prepare, install, and maintain finishes with precision and care, using the right tools and following professional standards. By the end, you’ll bring interiors to life with your skilled craftsmanship, ensuring every surface looks beautiful, functions well, and stands the test of time.

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Careers after Interior Design Model Making

Interior Design Model Making skills open doors to vibrant careers across Kenya’s growing construction and design sectors. Whether working on urban developments in Nairobi, luxury lodges in the Maasai Mara, or innovative office spaces in Mombasa, your expertise in selecting and applying finishes transforms spaces into functional, beautiful environments that clients love.

  • In the construction industry, including firms working on county government projects or large developers like KenGen and Housing Finance, your skills ensure interiors meet quality and sustainability standards, boosting project value and client satisfaction.
  • The jua kali sector thrives on craftsmanship; skilled artisans who can measure, prepare, and install floor and wall finishes are in high demand for bespoke furniture shops, interior décor studios, and renovation projects.
  • In hospitality, from hotels in Nairobi’s Westlands to lodges along the coast, your ability to select durable, easy-to-maintain finishes directly impacts guest experience and operational efficiency.
  • Entrepreneurs can start their own interior finishing businesses, serving residential clients or partnering with real estate developers, earning income through project contracts and maintenance services.
  • Mastery of these skills enhances employability in the booming matatu industry too, where vehicle interior refurbishments require precise finishing knowledge to upgrade and maintain passenger comfort.
  • Working with agribusiness firms like KTDA also offers opportunities to design and finish office and processing spaces that are both practical and sustainable.

By mastering Interior Design Model Making, you position yourself as a vital contributor to Kenya’s evolving built environment, ready to create spaces that inspire and endure. Your skills will not only earn you a livelihood but also empower you to build a creative and sustainable future. Keep honing your craft—Kenya’s interiors await your touch!

Chapters

1
Interpret interior design drawings
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2
Produce different types of models
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3
Craft interior design models
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4
Apply finishing techniques to models
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5
Present interior design models
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What Interior Design Model Making covers: 32 main topics in 5 chapters

1. Interpret interior design drawings

  1. 1.1 Introduction to model making
  2. 1.2 Interpretation of architectural and interior design drawings
  3. 1.3 Spatial elements in interior design
  4. 1.4 Scaling models writing

2. Produce different types of models

  1. 2.1 Residential space model making
  2. 2.2 Types of models (physical)
  3. 2.3 Model type requirements
  4. 2.4 Scale selection
  5. 2.5 Types of model making materials
  6. 2.6 Model making techniques writing

3. Craft interior design models

  1. 3.1 Safety requirements and PPEs
  2. 3.2 Identification of materials writing
  3. 3.3 Model making tools and equipment
  4. 3.4 Material type selection
  5. 3.5 Construction methods
  6. 3.6 Model making process
  7. 3.7 Challenges in model making
  8. 3.8 Interpretation of 2D drawings to 3D templates
  9. 3.9 Cutting of model components
  10. 3.10 Assembling model components
  11. 3.11 Model Construction Techniques & Quality Standards

4. Apply finishing techniques to models

  1. 4.1 Model finishing tools and materials
  2. 4.2 Model finishing techniques
  3. 4.3 Application of model finishing techniques
  4. 4.4 Model finishes

5. Present interior design models

  1. 5.1 Introduction to model display
  2. 5.2 Model display methods
  3. 5.3 Model display preparation
  4. 5.4 Installation and mounting of models
  5. 5.5 Model labelling
  6. 5.6 Model setup
  7. 5.7 Models presentation

Revise this unit

Exam-style questions 70 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 200 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 121 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit
Oral exam preparation 46 What the assessor asks, and how to answer out loud Worked calculations 29 Step-by-step maths with the common mistakes Quick cards 999 Myth busters, skill tips and scenarios

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 5 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 80 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 24 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients

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