When choosing a view type, the design and configuration changes based on your selection.

Creating Custom Views in  SharePoint Designer requires you to have the client installed on your computer as well as the rights to use the product in this site.

When designing a view, remember to look into the collapsed options by clicking on the expand  button. There are some great options in these sections like the ability to hide folders or group content based on metadata in a column.

When you navigate back to a list, by default you are shown your new view. Use the Change View options to switch back to your personal view.