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--
Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
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541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Automobile industrial design services |
541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Furniture design services |
541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Handtool industrial design services |
541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Industrial design consulting services |
541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Industrial design services |
541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Packaging industrial design services |
541420 | 541420 | 541420 | Tool industrial design services |