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

54 - Professional, scientific, and technical services

541041 - Specialized design services

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.

541041.3.1 - Product industrial design services

Design services that optimize the manufacturing efficiency, functionality and appearance of products. 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.

541041.3.2 - Model design and fabrication services

Design and fabrication services for models of new product concepts. Models can be full- or reduced scale.