JLL announces remodeled design service with JLL Design

CHICAGO, April 8, 2025 – JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) announced today that it is combining the best of its design offerings under one global team. JLL Design provides design services delivered by a talented team of global experts, bringing together cutting-edge technology and data-driven insights and strategy with unparalleled creativity, to transform spaces that shape the future.

“Guided by creativity, innovation and global expertise, JLL Design transforms spaces and inspires people, making the team a trusted strategic advisor for our clients’ current and future design needs,” said Cynthia Kantor, CEO, Project & Development Services at JLL. “With knowledge and insights spanning the entire real estate ecosystem, we deliver innovative designs with the end-to-end support required to bring them to life.”

JLL Design gives brands broader service offerings and improved global connectivity. With more than 600 design professionals in 65 studios across more than 30 countries, global brands will benefit from a strong and consistent identity no matter the country, and local brands will have access to the team’s global expertise. Formerly Design Solutions, JLL Design delivers data-driven design strategy, branding and visual identity, interior design and furniture solutions across workplace, retail and hospitality.

Within PDS, JLL Design is a full-service design consultancy and includes Tétris Design and Build, bringing together a globally connected network of designers, architects, strategists and creatives. The award-winning JLL Design team recently ranked in the top 20 of Interior Design’s 2025 Top 100 Giants list, additionally ranking sixth in office design and fourth in retail design.

“JLL Design will continue to reimagine and transform how space can impact people, culture and performance into solutions that shape the future of our client’s business,” said Nicasio Gutiérrez, PDS Global Head of Design at JLL. “We are helping our clients with their evolving needs, driving innovation and offering an integrated design solution that leverages broader real estate strategies and services, providing a competitive edge in the industry.”

The JLL Design leadership team under Gutiérrez includes a group of global experts who will work together to establish an inclusive, connected and aligned business.

• Romeu Carpinteiro is responsible for global operations.
• Adrian Davidson heads global strategic design advisory for workplace.
• Stephen Jay oversees global strategic design advisory for retail and branding and will continue to oversee the design business in the Americas.
• Emma Luyt leads design studios globally and heads global Furniture Solutions.
• Gonzalo Portellano is responsible for the global growth and sales strategy and continues to lead the design business in the Asia-Pacific region.

Through technology-enabled solutions, JLL Design’s workplace experts create sustainable and inspiring workspaces around the world for people to collaborate, innovate and drive change anywhere work is performed. As work patterns evolve, versatile designs that accommodate these new ways of working have become essential, ensuring that physical spaces remain relevant and supportive of diverse work modes.

With this global alignment, retail clients will benefit from JLL Design’s extensive consumer and brand-led design experience, providing the best team and delivering superior business outcomes for clients. As highlighted in the recent Outlook on Design Trends 2025, the seamless integration of digital and physical experiences effectively bridges the gap between digital and physical, creating cohesive omnichannel customer journeys.

JLL Design’s turnkey-furniture service with specialist teams provides multi-brand furniture solutions to fit clients’ business and space needs. The Furniture Solutions team also provides furniture reuse to meet the growing demand for more sustainable solutions.

JLL Design delivers innovative solutions that transform spaces and inspire people, guided by creativity, global expertise and data-driven insights. With 600+ designers across 65 studios in over 30 countries, the team manages diverse projects spanning strategy, branding and interiors. JLL Design's comprehensive approach covers workplace, retail and hospitality, offering end-to-end support from concept to completion. Addressing complex design challenges, the expert team ensures spaces are functional, forward-thinking, and adaptable to evolving needs. Backed by JLL's extensive real estate ecosystem, JLL Design creates lasting value through transformative designs that enhance daily life and business performance. Learn more at JLL Design.

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