Commercial Space Planning Pro is an intensive course designed for designers who want to specialize in commercial interiors. The commercial design sector offers lucrative opportunities for skilled designers who understand both the aesthetic and functional requirements of business spaces.
Why Commercial Design?
Commercial design projects are typically larger in scope and budget than residential projects. Businesses understand that well-designed spaces directly impact productivity, sales, and brand perception. This course prepares you to meet the unique challenges of commercial design, from navigating building codes to creating spaces that enhance business performance.
Course Modules
- Introduction to Commercial Design - Understanding business needs and objectives
- Building Codes and Regulations - Navigating legal requirements and safety standards
- Office Space Planning - Creating productive work environments
- Retail Design Fundamentals - Designing spaces that drive sales
- Restaurant and Bar Design - Balancing ambiance with functionality
- Hotel and Hospitality Design - Creating memorable guest experiences
- Healthcare Facility Design - Designing for patient comfort and staff efficiency
- Co-working and Flexible Spaces - Modern workplace solutions
- Brand Identity in Space Design - Visual merchandising and brand integration
- Commercial Lighting Design - Technical and aesthetic considerations
- Sustainable Commercial Design - LEED certification and green building
- Contract Administration - Managing commercial design projects
Real-World Projects
Throughout the course, you'll work on realistic commercial design projects that simulate actual client scenarios. You'll design an office space, a retail store, and a restaurant, receiving detailed feedback from professional commercial designers. These projects become portfolio pieces that demonstrate your commercial design capabilities to potential clients or employers.
Industry Standards and Software
Learn to work with industry-standard tools and software used in commercial design. The course includes tutorials on AutoCAD for space planning, SketchUp for 3D modeling, and specialized software for lighting calculations and code compliance verification.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this course are prepared for positions in commercial design firms, corporate facilities departments, retail design agencies, and hospitality design studios. Many also establish successful independent practices specializing in commercial interiors.
Course Features
- 95+ hours of professional video instruction
- Commercial project templates and checklists
- Building code reference guides
- Case studies from award-winning commercial projects
- Software training and tutorials
- Certificate of completion
- Lifetime course access with free updates
- Access to commercial design resource library
