NAICS 541420 Industrial Design Services

NAICS Code: 541420

Code Title: Industrial Design Services

Code Sector: 54 - Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

NAICS 541420 Industrial Design Services Description

This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the use, value, and appearance of their products. These services can include the determination of the materials, construction, mechanisms, shape, color, and surface finishes of the product, taking into consideration human characteristics and needs, safety, market appeal, and efficiency in production, distribution, use, and maintenance. Establishments providing automobile or furniture industrial design services or industrial design consulting services are included in this industry.


Cross References

Establishments primarily engaged in--
  • Applying physical laws and principles of engineering in the design, development, and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes, and systems--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
  • Designing clothing, shoes, or jewelry--are classified in Industry 541490, Other Specialized Design Services.

Alternate Titles

  • Automobile industrial design services
  • Furniture design services
  • Handtool industrial design services
  • Industrial design consulting services
  • Industrial design services
  • Packaging industrial design services
  • Tool industrial design services

NAICS 541420 Crosswalk

Crosswalk between the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) and International Standard Industrial Classification of All Economic Activities Code Revision 4.0 --

  • ISIC 7410 - Specialized design activities