70 Examples of Commercial Design

John Spacey, updated on February 21, 2024

Commercial design is the design of interior and exterior spaces for commercial and public use. This is a multidisciplinary effort that typically includes business development, marketing, graphic designers, engineers, architects and a variety of specialists in areas such as security, window displays or lighting design. The following are common elements of commercial design.

Accessibility features	Acoustic design
Adaptable spaces	Amenities
Atmosphere	Brand integration
Color scheme	Compliance
Digital integration	Entrance design
Environmental graphics	Ergonomics
Exterior design	Facade design
Furniture & fixtures	Immersive experiences
Interior design	Landscaping
Lighting design	Materials
Merchandising design	Retail design
Safety & security	Space planning
Storefront design	Traffic flow
Wayfinding & signage	Window displays

Merchandising design is the organization and presentation of product displays including creative elements such as window displays.

Types

Commercial design is the interior and exterior design of facilities and spaces that are open to the public. The following are common types of commercial design.

Airport terminals	Banks
Boutiques	Bowling alleys
Cafes	Cafeterias
Campgrounds	Co-working spaces
College dorms	Concert venues
Convenience stores	Convention centers
Department stores	Exhibitions
Festival grounds	Fitness centers
Grocery stores	Healthcare facilities
Hotels	Lounges
Markets	Museums
Nightclubs	Office space
Pharmacies	Popup shops
Product showrooms	Pubs & bars
Resorts	Restaurants
Retail shops	Salons
School buildings	School campuses
Shopping malls	Spas
Supermarkets	Theaters
Theme parks	Train stations
Water Parks	Zoos

Note that commercial design can include temporary spaces such as an exhibition, trade show booth or popup shop.

Summary

Commercial design is all of the design work that goes into the aesthetics, marketing, brand experience, services and operations of a commercial facility such as a retail shop, office or theme park.

70 Examples of Commercial Design

Types

Summary

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