Computer Graphics

Interior Design · Level 5  ·  6 Chapters

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What Computer Graphics covers

In this unit, you will be able to confidently choose and use the right 2D graphics software and file formats to bring your interior design projects to life. You’ll master essential skills like customizing your workspace, managing files efficiently, and expertly editing images with layers and masks to create polished, professional visuals. By the end, you’ll be ready to present your work with industry-standard quality, making your creative ideas stand out in any real-world setting.

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Careers after Computer Graphics

When you become confident with Photoshop, Illustrator and the whole workflow of managing raster and vector graphics, you’ll find yourself at the heart of Kenya’s interior-design scene. Your ability to choose the right software, organise files, edit images and deliver production-ready artwork translates directly into paid projects across a variety of workplaces.

  • Interior-design studios in Nairobi’s Central Business District - you pick the most suitable 2D graphics software for each client brief, set up custom workspaces, and create polished mood-board presentations that earn design fees and retainers.
  • Residential-renovation contractors in Kiambu and Murang’a - you decide whether a raster or vector format best suits floor-plan overlays, manage source images, and deliver clear, colour-accurate drawings that contractors pay for as part of the renovation package.
  • Furniture manufacturers in Thika and Machakos - you import product photos, use layers, masks and adjustment tools to retouch images, then export optimized files for catalogues and e-commerce sites, generating income from design-service contracts.
  • Hospitality fit-out firms working on coastal resorts in Mombasa - you set up Illustrator workspaces, create vector wall-art and signage objects, and export production-ready files for fabric printing, earning per-project fees for bespoke interior graphics.
  • Real-estate agencies in Nakuru and Eldoret - you organise source images, colour-correct interior shots and produce virtual-staging graphics that speed up property sales, receiving commissions tied to faster closures.
  • Freelance interior-visualisation entrepreneurs operating online - you manage project files, customise workspaces for each client, and deliver both editable Photoshop files and Illustrator vectors, charging per deliverable or on a retainer basis.
  • Print-shop partners in Kisumu that produce large-format interior graphics - you prepare print-ready PDFs, check colour profiles and export files in the exact raster or vector formats required, earning fees for pre-press preparation and file-conversion services.
  • Exhibition-booth designers for trade shows in Nairobi and Naivasha - you use vector tools to design modular booth graphics, export accurate production files, and receive payment for design and coordination of the booth build.
  • Home-staging consultants in Westlands and Karen - you present before-and-after raster presentations, applying layers and adjustment tools to showcase transformations, and charge consulting rates for each staged property.
  • Online interior-design platforms that match Kenyan designers with homeowners - you create new project documents from templates, adapt existing layouts quickly, and deliver clear visual proposals that attract repeat business and platform-based earnings.

Keep sharpening these graphics skills - each project you complete adds a new showcase to your portfolio and brings you one step closer to shaping Kenya’s living and working spaces.

Chapters

What Computer Graphics covers: 51 main topics in 6 chapters

1. Apply digital graphics software fundamentals

  1. 1.1 Introduction to graphic design as applied in interior design practice
  2. 1.2 Purpose of graphics software in interior design
  3. 1.3 2D graphics software
  4. 1.4 Interface features
  5. 1.5 Raster file formats
  6. 1.6 Vector file formats
  7. 1.7 Workspace customization.
  8. 1.8 Management of project files

2. Create and edit raster graphics

  1. 2.1 Introduction to Photoshop
  2. 2.2 Photoshop workspace
  3. 2.3 Image sourcing and importation.
  4. 2.4 Image editing
  5. 2.5 Application of layers, masks and adjustment tools
  6. 2.6 Save files in editable formats.
  7. 2.7 Export images
  8. 2.8 Images production
  9. 2.9 Presentation of raster graphics

3. Create and edit vector graphics

  1. 3.1 Introduction to Adobe Illustrator
  2. 3.2 Adobe illustrator configuration
  3. 3.3 Creation of new documents
  4. 3.4 Using existing templates
  5. 3.5 Creation of vector objects.
  6. 3.6 Editing of paths, anchor points and curves
  7. 3.7 Application of object attributes
  8. 3.8 Organization of layers and groups
  9. 3.9 Text insertion, formatting and styling.
  10. 3.10 Application of Vector effects
  11. 3.11 Vector transformations and appearance settings
  12. 3.12 Save files in editable formats
  13. 3.13 Export vector graphics
  14. 3.14 Artwork presentation.

4. Create multi-page layouts

  1. 4.1 Document setup and configuration
  2. 4.2 Creation and application master pages
  3. 4.3 Application of grid systems, guides and alignment tools
  4. 4.4 Creation and formatting of text frames
  5. 4.5 Import and edit images
  6. 4.6 Save files in editable formats
  7. 4.7 Files exportation.
  8. 4.8 Multi-page layout presentation.

5. Apply typography to projects

  1. 5.1 Typography Project requirements.
  2. 5.2 Fonts and typefaces selection.
  3. 5.3 Type hierarchy
  4. 5.4 Combination of text and images.
  5. 5.5 Text integration with visual elements
  6. 5.6 Application of colour in typography
  7. 5.7 Design presentation

6. Present digital design work

  1. 6.1 Presentation objectives and client requirements
  2. 6.2 Presentation format(s) selection.
  3. 6.3 Sequencing of completed works
  4. 6.4 Delivery methods selections.
  5. 6.5 Final presentation

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