Variant of NAICS 2017 Version 3.0 - Energy sector
- Non E - Industries not included in the energy sector
- 54 - Professional, scientific and technical services
- 541 - Professional, scientific and technical services
- 5414 - Specialized design services
- 54142 - Industrial design services
541420 - Industrial design services
This Canadian industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in creating and developing designs and specifications that optimize the function, value and appearance of products.
Illustrative example(s)
- automobile industrial design services
- furniture design services
- industrial design consulting services
- modelling services (for scale models)
- package design (industrial) services
Inclusion(s)
- determination of materials, construction, 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
Exclusion(s)
- applying principles of engineering in the design, development and utilization of machines, materials, instruments, structures, processes and systems (See 541330 Engineering services)
- designing clothing, shoes and jewellery (See 541490 Other specialized design services)
- designing, subcontracting the manufacturing and marketing of products (See 31-33 Manufacturing)
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