Industry Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing professional design services (except architectural, landscape architecture, engineering, interior, industrial, graphic, and computer systems design).
Illustrative Examples:
Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers)
Jewelry design services
Fashion design services
Float design services
Shoe design services
Fur design services
Textile design services
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 541490 - Other Specialized Design Services are:
- Costume design services (except independent theatrical costume designers)
- Lighting design services
- Shoe design services
- Fashion design services
- Fashion designer services
- Jewelry design services
- Clothing design services
- Float design services
- Fur design services
- Textile design services
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Fashion Designers in the US (54149)
Revenue 2025
$4.4bn
Growth 2025
2.07%
Key Trends
The increasing visibility and accessibility of fashion will bode well for industry participants
Rising economic uncertainty has caused consumer confidence to decline, taking down consumer spending with it
The trend of designer collaborations with low-cost outlets has revolutionized the industry
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 541490 - Other Specialized Design Services that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Providing architectural design services--are classified in Industry 541310, Architectural Services;
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Providing landscape architecture design services--are classified in Industry 541320, Landscape Architectural Services;
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Providing engineering design services--are classified in Industry 541330, Engineering Services;
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Providing interior design services--are classified in Industry 541410, Interior Design Services;
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Providing industrial design services--are classified in Industry 541420, Industrial Design Services;
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Providing graphic design services--are classified in Industry 541430, Graphic Design Services;
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Providing computer systems design services--are classified in U.S. Industry 541512, Computer Systems Design Services; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Operating as independent theatrical costume or set designers--are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers.
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NAICS Hierarchy 541490 - Other Specialized Design Services
NAICS Code 541490 - Other Specialized Design Services sits in the 2-digit Other Specialized Design Services sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 54
Sector Title: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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5411 Legal Services
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54111 Offices of Lawyers
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54112 Offices of Notaries
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54119 Other Legal Services
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5412 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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54121 Accounting, Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, and Payroll Services
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5413 Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services
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54131 Architectural Services
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54132 Landscape Architectural Services
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54133 Engineering Services
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54134 Drafting Services
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54135 Building Inspection Services
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54136 Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
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54137 Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
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54138 Testing Laboratories
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5414 Specialized Design Services
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54141 Interior Design Services
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54142 Industrial Design Services
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54143 Graphic Design Services
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54149 Other Specialized Design Services
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5415 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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54151 Computer Systems Design and Related Services
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5416 Management, Scientific, and Technical Consulting Services
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54161 Management Consulting Services
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54162 Environmental Consulting Services
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54169 Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services
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5417 Scientific Research and Development Services
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54171 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences
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54172 Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities
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5418 Advertising, Public Relations, and Related Services
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54181 Advertising Agencies
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54182 Public Relations Agencies
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54183 Media Buying Agencies
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54184 Media Representatives
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54185 Outdoor Advertising
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54186 Direct Mail Advertising
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54187 Advertising Material Distribution Services
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54189 Other Services Related to Advertising
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5419 Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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54191 Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling
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54192 Photographic Services
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54193 Translation and Interpretation Services
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54194 Veterinary Services
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54199 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
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