Kalayu Teklay
I’m Kalayu Teklay, an architect and interior, graphic, and visual designer with 3+ years of professional experience across both corporate and freelance environments.
About
I’m Kalayu Teklay, an architect and interior, graphic, and visual designer with 3+ years of professional experience across both corporate and freelance environments. I help clients find the right design solution for their space and budget by creating functional, contemporary layouts and translating ideas into clear design presentations.
From space planning and layout optimization to lighting/color strategies, materials, and 2D/3D visualization, I focus on delivering stylish interiors that work well in real life. I enjoy collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, managing design stages, and mentoring others—bringing modern, minimalist, boho, and Japandi styles to residential, commercial, and office spaces.
- 3 years' experience
- Joined September 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- AmharicFluent
Industry experience
- Real Estate & Construction
- Professional Services
Work experience
Directed end-to-end interior design projects across residential, commercial, and office spaces. Managed and mentored a team of designers to ensure design quality, coordination, and on-time project delivery. Applied space planning, layout optimization, custom storage concepts, and color/lighting strategies to enhance space perception, supported by 2D & 3D visualizations.
Directed end-to-end interior design projects across residential, commercial, and office spaces. Progressed from Interior Designer to Design Team Manager, managing and mentoring a team of designers to ensure design quality, coordination, and on-time project delivery. Provided space planning and layout optimization, developed custom storage solutions, created color schemes and lighting strategies to enhance space perception, and recommended materials and décor for a cohesive look. Produced 2D and 3D visualizations using Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, and Enscape, supporting concept development through interior modeling.
Produced interior design work across residential, commercial, and office spaces, supporting design development, space planning, visualization, and concept translation into functional contemporary design solutions.
Education
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