NAICS Code 541420 — Industrial Design Services

National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is the only national industry under 54142 (Industrial Design Services).

Code	541420
Title	Industrial Design Services
Level	National Industry (6-digit)
Edition	NAICS 2022 edition
SBA size standard	$17 million in average annual receipts

Official definition (2022 NAICS)

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.

Is a business under 541420 "small"?

Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 541420 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $17 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.

Where 541420 sits in the hierarchy

Level	Code	Title
Sector	54	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Subsector	541	Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Industry Group	5414	Specialized Design Services
NAICS Industry	54142	Industrial Design Services
National Industry	541420	Industrial Design Services

Related SIC codes

Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.

SIC code	Title
7389	Business Services, Not Elsewhere Classified

Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.