Commercial interior designers interpret how a commercial organization’s business model, brand, and priorities will shape the design of the space. They listen to the client to understand their preferences and needs related to function, layout, and décor. This informs the direction of style, shape, and visual impact.

Interior designers must understand how workers function in their workplace and how each office interacts with other offices in the business process. An interior designer evaluates the space, takes measurements, and develops conceptual drawings that visualize the designer’s vision for the area that will meet the client’s needs. These drawings include representations of layout, color, and furnishings to accurately convey how the designed space will look when finished. They create the blueprint to plan for and build the finished commercial space.