An interior designer designs and creates functional and aesthetically pleasing spaces for residential, commercial, or industrial clients. Interior designers work with clients to determine their needs and preferences, create design plans and layouts, choose colour schemes, materials, and furnishings, and oversee design implementation. They have expertise in space planning, colour coordination, furniture design and selection, lighting, and other design elements. Interior designers may work independently or as part of a team and specialize in a particular type of design, such as residential or commercial interiors.