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 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 (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- 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; and
- Industrial research and development--are classified in U.S. Industry 541715, Research and Development in
- the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7389 - Business Services (via SIC1987:7389→NAICS1997:54142→2002:541420→2007:541420→2012:541420→2017:541420→2022:541420)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R499 — Other Professional Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541420 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541420 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Industrial Design Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541420? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $17,000,000 for NAICS code 541420 (Industrial Design Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541420? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541420 (Industrial Design Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541420:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541420 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Industrial Design Services).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.