Residential

Residential design is the design of the interior of private residences. As this type design is very specific for individual situations, the needs and wants of the individual are paramount in this area of interior design. The interior designer may work on the project from the initial planning stage or may work on the remodelling of an existing structure. It is often a very involved process that takes months to fine tune and create a space with the vision of the client.[21] Fine examples of contemporary designers include Kelly Hoppen and David Collins who in keeping with current trends have both a strong media presence and successful independent business.

Commercial[edit]
Commercial design encompasses a wide range of sub specialties.

Retail: includes malls and shopping centres, department stores, specialty stores, visual merchandising and showrooms.
Visual and Spatial Branding: The use of space as a media to express the Corporate Brand
Corporate: office design for any kind of business such as banks
Healthcare: the design of hospitals, assisted living facilities, medical offices, dentist offices, psychiatric facilities, laboratories, medical specialist facilities
Hospitality and Recreation: includes hotels, motels, resorts, cafes, bars, restaurants, health clubs and spas, etc.
Institutional: government offices, financial institutions (banks and credit unions), schools and universities, religious facilities, etc.
Industrial facilities: manufacturing and training facilities as well as import and export facilities.
Teaching in a private institute that offer classes of Interior Design
Self-Employment
Employment in private sector firms