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Ley 157 de 1994

This preamble identifies Law 157 of 1994 and states that it recognizes industrial design as a profession and regulates its practice.

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Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
Act or statute
Citation
Ley 157 de 1994
Version
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Language
es
Updated
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This preamble identifies Law 157 of 1994 and states that it recognizes industrial design as a profession and regulates its practice. The provision recognizes Industrial Design as a university-level professional profession. This article defines Industrial Design as work related to designing and planning the use, operation, manufacture, and distribution of industrial products, when aimed at improving their use and benefit. Industrial Designer qualifications are valid only if the degrees meet the legal requirements; honorary degrees are not valid for this profession. Para ejercer como Diseñador Industrial, la persona debe tener un título universitario válido y registrarlo, y también inscribirse legalmente en el Ministerio de Desarrollo Económico.