I’m Intissar Halfaoui, an interior designer and project coordinator with 7+ years of experience delivering bespoke furniture, joinery, and interior fit-out projects. I take pride in turning client ideas into buildable, high-quality spaces—managing everything from concept and space planning to technical drawings, cost estimation, procurement, and on-site installation. My background spans Tunisia, Spain (remote), and Kuwait, where I’ve coordinated with vendors, contractors, and installation teams to keep timelines on track and budgets aligned. Known for a hands-on, detail-driven approach, I focus on craftsmanship and practical execution, ensuring every piece—from showroom presentation to final handover—matches the approved design intent and quality standards.…

Intissar Halfaoui

I’m Intissar Halfaoui, an interior designer and project coordinator with 7+ years of experience delivering bespoke furniture, joinery, and interior fit-out projects. I take pride in turning client ideas into buildable, high-quality spaces—managing everything from concept and space planning to technical drawings, cost estimation, procurement, and on-site installation. My background spans Tunisia, Spain (remote), and Kuwait, where I’ve coordinated with vendors, contractors, and installation teams to keep timelines on track and budgets aligned. Known for a hands-on, detail-driven approach, I focus on craftsmanship and practical execution, ensuring every piece—from showroom presentation to final handover—matches the approved design intent and quality standards.…

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I’m Intissar Halfaoui, an interior designer and project coordinator with 7+ years of experience delivering bespoke furniture, joinery, and interior fit-out projects. I take pride in turning client ideas into buildable, high-quality spaces—managing everything from concept and space planning to technical drawings, cost estimation, procurement, and on-site installation.

My background spans Tunisia, Spain (remote), and Kuwait, where I’ve coordinated with vendors, contractors, and installation teams to keep timelines on track and budgets aligned. Known for a hands-on, detail-driven approach, I focus on craftsmanship and practical execution, ensuring every piece—from showroom presentation to final handover—matches the approved design intent and quality standards.

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Language

Arabic
Fluent
English
Advanced
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Showroom & Custom Furniture Manager at Minimal Design – Kuwait
May 1, 2025 - Present
Managed the end-to-end lifecycle of bespoke furniture projects, including client consultations, brief-taking, quotations, technical documentation, workshop/factory operations, and on-site installation. Coordinated daily with installation teams to resolve issues early and protect delivery schedules. Negotiated with external vendors and suppliers to source materials and align manufacturing timelines. Led cost estimation and quality assurance across showroom and workshop, reviewing finishes and craftsmanship prior to client handover, using moisture-resistant materials appropriate for local climate.
Showroom & Custom Furniture Manager at Minimal Design, Kuwait
May 1, 2025 - Present
Manage custom furniture projects from client meetings through production and installation. Prepare layouts and technical information for workshop execution. Coordinate daily with carpentry workshops, suppliers and installers. Monitor materials, finishes, quality standards, and delivery timelines. Prepare quotations and support sales with technical input.
Showroom & Custom Furniture Manager at Minimal Design
May 1, 2025 - Present
Manage custom furniture projects from client meetings through production and installation. Prepare layouts and technical information required for workshop execution. Coordinate daily with carpentry workshops, suppliers, and installers. Follow up on materials, finishes, quality standards, and delivery timelines. Prepare quotations and support the sales process with technical input.
Senior Interior Designer & Project Coordinator at Pretty Homes Furniture – Kuwait
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Delivered residential and commercial furniture projects from design to delivery, including private apartments, villas, office, and retail fit-outs. Produced technical drawings and furniture layouts that matched design intent while remaining production-feasible. Coordinated vendors and workshops to source materials and manage manufacturing timelines across multiple concurrent projects. Supported budget management, client requirement alignment, and final design sign-off while serving as primary contact for a multicultural client base.
Senior Interior Designer & Project Coordinator at Pretty Homes Furniture
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Delivered residential and commercial furniture projects from design through delivery, spanning apartments, villas, offices, and retail fit-outs. Produced technical drawings and furniture layouts balancing aesthetics with production feasibility. Coordinated with vendors and workshops for materials sourcing and manufacturing timelines across multiple concurrent projects. Managed budgets and client requirements through design sign-off and delivery. Served as primary point of contact for a multicultural client base, tailoring communication to different expectations.
Senior Interior Designer – Furniture Focus at Pretty Homes Furniture, Kuwait
September 1, 2023 - April 30, 2025
Delivered residential and commercial projects with a focus on made-to-measure furniture. Prepared space planning layouts, furniture drawings, and 3D visualisations for execution. Assisted clients with material selection, finishes, and furniture specifications. Coordinated with workshops and suppliers to ensure accurate production and installation.
Senior Interior Designer – Furniture Focus at Pretty Homes Furniture
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2025
Delivered residential and commercial projects with a strong focus on made-to-measure furniture. Prepared space planning layouts, furniture drawings, and 3D visualisations for execution. Assisted clients with material selection, finishes, and furniture specifications. Coordinated with workshops and suppliers to ensure accurate production and installation.
Freelance Interior Designer (Remote) at Independent Practice – Spain
July 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Provided remote interior design services for Spain-based clients, including space planning and translating client needs into functional, personalized interior layouts. Created 3D visualisations to support client decisions and confirm design direction ahead of production. Prepared proposal layouts and presentation materials to communicate concepts clearly to international stakeholders while managing parallel full-time commitments.
Freelance Interior Designer (Remote) at Independent Practice
July 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Provided remote interior design services for Spain-based clients while supporting full-time roles in Tunisia and Kuwait. Translated clients’ needs into functional, personalized layouts and produced 3D visualisations to support decisions and validate design direction ahead of production. Prepared proposal layouts and presentation materials to clearly communicate design concepts to international clients.
Freelance Interior Designer (3D Visualisation & Design Support) at Freelance – Spain
July 1, 2022 - March 31, 2024
Produced 3D visualisations and design development for residential projects. Prepared layouts, mood boards, and presentation material for client approvals. Supported design revisions and updates based on client feedback.
Freelance Interior Designer (3D Visualisation & Design Support) at Freelance
July 1, 2022 - March 1, 2024
Produced 3D visualisations and design development for residential projects. Prepared layouts, mood boards, and presentation material for client approvals. Supported design revisions and updates based on client feedback.
Interior Designer & Joinery Coordinator at STE MUST Furniture & Decoration – Tunisia
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Designed bespoke furniture and joinery based on client specifications and space requirements. Produced technical drawings and coordinated on workshop execution to ensure accurate manufacturing and schedule adherence. Served as the liaison between clients and joinery workshops, translating design intent into production-ready deliverables.
Interior Designer & Joinery Coordinator at STE MUST Furniture & Decoration
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Designed bespoke furniture and joinery solutions tailored to client specifications and space requirements. Produced technical drawings and coordinated workshop execution to ensure accurate manufacturing and on-time delivery. Acted as liaison between clients and joinery workshops to align design intent with production feasibility.
Interior Designer – Furniture & Joinery at STE MUST Furniture & Decoration, Tunisia
September 1, 2021 - July 31, 2023
Designed custom furniture based on site conditions and client requirements. Prepared technical drawings and basic joinery detailing for carpentry production. Followed up production and installation to ensure correct execution. Worked closely with craftsmen to resolve site and production challenges.
Interior Designer – Furniture & Joinery at STE MUST Furniture & Decoration
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2023
Designed custom furniture based on site conditions and client requirements. Prepared technical drawings and basic joinery detailing for carpentry production. Followed up production and installation to ensure correct execution. Worked closely with craftsmen to resolve site and production challenges.
Interior Designer at AF Design Collection – Tunisia
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021
Supported residential projects across the design lifecycle, from concept development to on-site installation. Contributed to materials selection and prepared layouts and technical drawings under senior designer guidance to strengthen overall project workflow and execution.
Interior Designer at AF Design Collection
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021
Supported residential projects across the design lifecycle from concept development to on-site installation. Contributed to materials selection and prepared layouts and technical drawings under senior designer guidance, building a strong foundation in project workflow and delivery.
Interior Designer (Residential Projects) at AF Design (Collection), Tunisia
January 1, 2018 - July 31, 2021
Supported residential interior projects from concept stage to installation. Designed made-to-measure furniture adapted to space and functional needs. Assisted with material selection and furniture detailing. Coordinated with suppliers and installation teams during execution.
Interior Designer (Residential Projects) at AF Design (Collection)
January 1, 2018 - July 1, 2021
Supported residential interior projects from concept stage to installation. Designed made-to-measure furniture adapted to space and functional needs. Assisted with material selection and furniture detailing. Coordinated with suppliers and installation teams during execution.

Education

Applied License in Interior Architecture at University of Monastir, Tunisia
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Applied License in Interior Architecture at University of Monastir, Tunisia
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
Applied License in Interior Architecture at University of Monastir
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Applied License in Interior Architecture at University of Monastir, Tunisia
January 1, 2017 - August 5, 2026
Applied License in Interior Architecture at University of Monastir
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Applied License in Interior Architecture at University of Monastir, Tunisia
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Qualifications

Applied License in Interior Architecture
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Manufacturing, Retail, Media & Entertainment, Other, Real Estate & Construction
    Master bathroom
    master bathroom in warm travertine and fluted stone, with black marble accents and bronze detailing throughout. • Wet Room: Rain shower and wall-hung WC in book-matched travertine paneling, with a recessed black-marble niche for toiletries. • Freestanding Tub: Fluted travertine tub on a black marble plinth, framed by ribbed stone walls and bronze fittings. • Dual Vanity: Cylindrical fluted stone pedestal sinks, arched bronze mirrors, and geometric mosaic tile between black marble storage niches.…
    Master bedroom
    A quiet-luxury residential interior built around warm neutrals and natural materials — travertine, dark timber, and veined marble — layered with bronze and matte black accents. Sculptural lighting, curved bouclé furniture, and continuous stone surfaces create a calm, spa-like, editorial atmosphere throughout the space, balancing raw texture with refined detailing. Palette: warm beige, taupe, cream, black, bronze Materials: travertine, dark wood, veined marble, bouclé, silk, matte metal.…
    Luna & Co. – Boutique Concept
    A warm terracotta-pink retail space centered on a live tree feature under a circular skylight cutout, creating a natural focal point amid clothing racks and onyx display counters. Arched copper-clad fitting rooms line a soft, sculptural corridor, while a book-matched onyx reception desk anchors the entrance. • Palette: blush pink, terracotta, warm copper • Materials: onyx, brushed plaster, copper, warm wood, curtain-draped archways Streetwear Store Concept An underground brick-vaulted space with a glowing terracotta arch niche for product display.…