7410 Specialised design activities


Corresponding CPA codes

  • 74.10.1 Interior, industrial and other specialised design services
  • 74.10.11 Interior design services

    This subcategory includes:

    • interior design services such as the planning and designing of interior spaces to meet the physical, aesthetic and functional needs of people
    • drawing up of designs for interior decorating
    • interior decorating

    This subcategory excludes:

    • architectural design services, see 71.11
  • 74.10.12 Industrial design services

    This subcategory includes:

    • design services for industrial products, i.e. creating and developing designs and specifications that optimise the use, value and appearance of products, including the determination of the materials, construction, mechanism, shape, colour and surface finishes of the product, taking into consideration human characteristics and needs, safety, market appeal and efficiency in distribution, use and maintenance

    This subcategory excludes:

    • engineering services for the design of industrial products, see 71.12.17
  • 74.10.19 Other specialised design services

    This subcategory includes:

    • services consisting of creating designs and preparing patterns for a variety of products by harmonising aesthetic considerations with technical and other requirements, such as: • furniture designs • wearing apparel, shoes and jewellery design • aesthetic design for various other customer products
    • package design services
    • production of three-dimensional models
    • graphic design services including design for advertising purposes
  • 74.10.2 Design originals
  • 74.10.20 Design originals

    This subcategory includes:

    • original design concepts, produced on own account: • industrial product designs • aesthetic designs • graphic designs

    This intellectual property product is typically produced with the intent to sell or license the information to others.