541490 — Other Specialized Design Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing professional design services (except architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer systems design) (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Illustrative Examples
- Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers)
- Jewelry design services
- Fashion design services
- Float design services
- Shoe design services
- Lighting design services
- Textile design services
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Providing architectural design services--are classified in Industry 541310, Architectural Services;
- Providing landscape architecture design services--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape
- Architectural Services;
- Providing engineering design services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
- Providing interior design services--are classified in Industry 541410, Interior Design Services;
- Providing industrial design services--are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services;
- Providing graphic design services--are classified in Industry 541430, Graphic Design Services;
- Providing computer systems design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems
- Design Services;
- Designing and writing custom software to meet the needs of a particular customer--are classified in U.S.
- Industry 541511, Custom Computer Programming Services; and
- Operating as independent theatrical costume or set designers--are classified in Industry 711510,
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→NAICS1997:54149→2002:541490→2007:541490→2012:541490→2017:541490→2022:541490)
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 541490 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541490 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Specialized Design Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541490? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $13,500,000 for NAICS code 541490 (Other Specialized Design Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541490? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541490 (Other Specialized Design Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7389 - Business Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541490:
- 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 541490 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Specialized Design Services).
- Compare NAICS 541330 vs 541490 — Industrial classification comparison rules (Other Specialized Design Services vs Engineering 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.