541430 — Graphic Design Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in planning, designing, and managing the production of visual communication in order to convey specific messages or concepts, clarify complex information, or project visual identities. These services can include the design of printed materials, packaging, advertising, signage systems, and corporate identification (logos). This industry also includes commercial artists engaged exclusively in generating drawings and illustrations requiring technical accuracy or interpretative skills (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Commercial art studios
- Corporate identification (i.e., logo) design services
- Independent commercial or graphic artists
- Medical art or illustration services
- Graphic design consulting services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in creating and/or placing public display advertising material are
- classified in Industry 541850, Indoor and Outdoor Display Advertising; and
- Independent artists primarily engaged in creating and selling visual artwork for noncommercial use and
- independent cartoonists are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
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 7336 - Commercial Art and Graphic Design (via SIC1987:7336→NAICS1997:54143→2002:541430→2007:541430→2012:541430→2017:541430→2022:541430)
- SIC 8099 - Health and Allied Services, NEC (via SIC1987:8099→NAICS1997:54143→2002:541430→2007:541430→2012:541430→2017:541430→2022:541430)
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 541430 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541430 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Graphic Design Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541430? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $9,000,000 for NAICS code 541430 (Graphic Design Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541430? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541430 (Graphic Design Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7336 - Commercial Art and Graphic Design, 8099 - Health and Allied Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541430:
- 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 541430 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Graphic Design Services).
- IRS PBA Code for Graphic Design — Principal Business Activity tax reporting details.
- Compare NAICS 541430 vs 541810 — Industrial classification comparison rules (Graphic Design Services vs Advertising Agencies).
- 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.