Official definition

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. 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 Cross-References.