North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada [Provisional Version 0.1]

54 - Professional, scientific, and technical services

541041 - Specialized design services

541041.1 - Interior design services

Design of interior spaces, in order to meet the physical and aesthetic needs of people, taking into consideration building codes, health and safety regulations, traffic patterns and floor planning, mechanical and electrical needs, and interior fittings and furniture.

541041.2 - Interior decorating services

Providing aesthetic services associated with interior spaces.

541041.3 - Industrial design services

Design services that optimize the manufacturing efficiency, functionality and appearance of products; and model design and fabrication services. These services can include the determination of the materials, construction methods and technology, mechanisms, shape, colour, and surface finishes of the product, taking into consideration human needs, safety, market appeal and efficiency in production, distribution, use and maintenance.

541041.4 - Graphic design services

Designing visual communications of businesses and other entities, in order to convey specific messages or concepts, clarify complex information or project visual identities. A graphic design contract can include steps such as presentation of concepts, showing the layout of major design elements; art direction; coordination of illustrations and photography; development of a comprehensive layout and final art; production of a graphic standards manual; and supervision of production.

• Examples of included products:

  • design of corporate identities
  • design of brand identities
  • design of a stationery set (business cards, letterhead, envelopes)
  • graphic design of advertising materials
  • graphic design of books, magazines and newspapers
  • graphic design of product packaging
  • broadcast and motion graphic design
  • typeface design services
  • commercial illustration services

541041.5 - Fashion, jewellery, footwear and other design services, n.e.c.

Other design services including clothing, footwear, jewellery, parade floats, textiles, and patterns to be used in the manufacture of individual components of clothing and footwear.