Interior Design Model Making

Interior Design · Level 4  ·  5 Chapters

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What Interior Design Model Making covers

In this unit, you will be able to transform interior design briefs into clear, creative models by skillfully applying design elements and principles. You will confidently create mood boards, material samples, and visual presentations that bring your ideas to life, while solving design challenges with thoughtful, practical solutions. By the end, you'll be ready to communicate your vision effectively and contribute meaningfully to real interior design projects.

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Careers after Interior Design Model Making

Design is everywhere - from the cozy café on a Nairobi street to the sleek offices of a tech hub in Kilifi. The abilities you develop in this unit open doors to many real-world settings where you can turn ideas into spaces that people love.

  • Boutique interior design studios in Nairobi’s Lavington and Kilimani - you interpret client briefs, create mood boards and material samples, and present polished design proposals that win projects and generate fees for each residential or commercial commission.
  • Hospitality fit-out companies serving resorts on the Kenyan coast - you apply interior design elements and principles to guest rooms, lobbies and restaurants, using visual communication tools to convey concepts to contractors and earn a share of the fit-out contract value.
  • Office fit-out firms operating in industrial parks around Kiambu and Thika - you analyse workplace briefs, develop ergonomic layouts based on anthropometric data, and produce detailed presentation boards that help secure large corporate refurbishment contracts.
  • Community centre construction projects funded by NGOs in rural counties - you assess user needs such as age, ability and cultural context, design inclusive spaces, and earn stipends or project-based payments for delivering culturally-sensitive interior solutions.
  • Furniture manufacturers in Machakos and Nakuru - you create material sample boards and colour swatches that guide product development, and receive royalties or design fees when your selections are incorporated into new collections.
  • Exhibition and trade-show design agencies in Mombasa and Nairobi - you build scaled models, develop visual communication techniques and present concepts to clients, earning per-project fees for each temporary installation you help bring to life.
  • Freelance interior design consultants working from home or a co-working space - you market your ability to turn briefs into complete visual packages, charge clients for concept development, mood-board creation and final presentation decks, and grow a client base across the country.
  • TV and film set design workshops in Nairobi’s media hubs - you use your knowledge of design elements, principles and visual communication to craft realistic interior sets, receiving per-set or per-episode payments for your creative contributions.

Your mastery of design briefs, visual storytelling, human-centred planning and precise presentation will make you a valuable contributor wherever spaces are shaped - whether in a high-end boutique, a bustling hotel, a community hub, or your own thriving design business. Keep creating, keep communicating, and watch your ideas turn into real, rewarding careers.

Chapters

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
  3. 3.3 Model making tools and equipment
  4. 3.4 Material type selection
  5. 3.5 Construction methods writing
  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

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