Mary Matete
Interior Designer & Set Designer | Creative Strategies & Story-Driven Design | Sustainable Design Advocate
3 yrs experience · Nairobi, Kenya · <10 hrs/week
About
I'm Mary Matete—an interior designer with a passion for transforming spaces through sustainable, story-driven design. I believe design isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s a powerful tool to shape environments that nurture well-being, reflect culture, and anticipate future needs. Inspired by nature’s intelligence, I explore biophilic design, biomimicry, and ethical material sourcing to craft interiors that are both beautiful and responsible. Whether it's a residential haven or a commercial hub, I aim to create spaces that feel alive, purposeful, and deeply connected to their surroundings. As I step into the professional world, I’m excited to collaborate with visionary teams who value sustainability, innovation, and cultural storytelling. Let’s build spaces that matter — for people and the planet.
Skills
Experience
- Set Designer · Zamaradi film04-01-2023 – 04-01-2024
- Interior Designer · Kenslay interior03-01-2022 – 11-01-2022
Volunteered at Kenslay interior
- Interior Designer · Public Works (Internship)06-01-2021 – 08-01-2021
It's was great working with designer at public work. I learnt a lot from them. Skilled that I acquired line work, detailed drawing, archicad, teamwork, work ethics.
Education
- Nairobi Institute of TechnologyDiploma in Interior Design, Interior Design
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