By comparison, the independent design profession in France is relatively new, with 53% of organisations operating for fewer than 10 years. The sector is dominated by a small number of large agencies. Automotive, aerospace and engineering companies tend to use in-house designers whereas luxury companies tend to use international agencies for brand development and corporate communications. The Swedish design sector has an estimated total of 11,199 companies, with many operating as sole-traders. The sector has seen considerable growth, with a rise of 272% in the number of firms between 1993 and 2002. The Danish.
