JLL Design recognized as industry leader in Interior Design’s 2026 Giants Rankings

CHICAGO, Mar. 31, 2026 – JLL Design, the award-winning architecture and design division of global commercial real estate services and investment management company JLL, has been named among the top firms in Interior Design’s prestigious 2026 Giants of Design rankings. JLL Design ranked in the top 20 on the Top 100 Giants list, reflecting its continued excellence in delivering innovative design solutions for clients worldwide. In addition, JLL Design ranked sixth on the Office Sector list and eighth on the Retail Sector list.

Now in its 49th year, Interior Design’s Giants award recognizes the design industry’s 100 most successful firms based on reported interior design fees. The 2026 rankings reveal record-setting industry performance – despite economic pressures, the top 200 firms collectively generated $7 billion in combined fees last year.

“These recognitions from Interior Design validates our team’s unwavering commitment to design excellence and client service,” said Nicasio Gutiérrez, PDS Global Head of Design, JLL. “As we continue to push the boundaries of innovation and sustainable design, this honor reflects both our talented designers’ dedication and the trust our clients place in us to transform their visions into reality.”

Ranking twentieth on the Top 100 Giants list reinforces JLL Design as an industry leader with comprehensive capabilities and global scale across all design sectors. JLL delivers end-to-end design solutions that span the entire real estate lifecycle, from strategic planning and workplace consulting to final implementation.

“In an industry experiencing remarkable transformation, this Giants recognition confirms JLL Design’s commitment to pushing boundaries and setting new standards for excellence,” said Emma Luyt, Americas Head of Workplace Design, Global Design Delivery Lead, Project and Development Services at JLL. “As organizations continue to reimagine how work gets done, we’re proud to be at the forefront of designing environments that attract talent, drive collaboration and support sustainable growth.”

Placing sixth on the Office Sector list underscores JLL Design’s leadership in reimagining the modern workplace. As organizations navigate the evolving nature of work – balancing hybrid models, employee wellbeing and sustainability goals – JLL Design is at the forefront of creating offices that attract talent, foster collaboration and support organizational culture.

“Being named among the industry’s Giants reflects the exceptional talent and dedication of our design professionals worldwide,” said Josh Broehl, Senior Vice President, Client Partner, JLL Design. “We’re designing more than beautiful spaces – we’re creating environments that enhance wellbeing, foster innovation and drive memorable experiences.”

Placing eighth on the Retail Sector list solidifies JLL Design as a top retail design firm and reflects its expertise in crafting compelling retail experiences in an era of digital transformation and evolving consumer expectations. JLL Design helps retail clients bridge physical and digital commerce, creating immersive brand environments that drive customer engagement and sales performance, cultivate brand loyalty and provide competitive advantages.

JLL’s recent 2026 Design Perspectives Report makes clear that flexible, future-proofed design is essential as organizations navigate continued uncertainty and rapid technological change. Across office and retail sectors – where JLL Design earned top rankings – success requires balancing technology-enabled functionality with human-centric, sensory spaces that enhance creativity, well-being and connection. As personalization becomes increasingly important, JLL Design helps clients create distinctive environments that meet evolving user expectations.

Interior Design’s Giants, conducted in collaboration with its sister brand ThinkLab, provides the industry’s most comprehensive analysis of design firm performance, market trends and sector-specific insights. This year’s findings highlight remarkable industry stability, with a significant number of firms reporting confidence in their outlook despite broader economic uncertainty.

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.com/en-us/services/project-management/design.

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JLL (NYSE:JLL) is a leading global commercial real estate services and investment management company with annual revenue of $26.1 billion, operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of more than 113,000 as of December 31, 2025. For over 200 years, clients have trusted JLL, a Fortune 500^® company, to help them confidently buy, build, occupy, manage and invest across a variety of industries and property types, including office, industrial, hotel, multi-family, retail and data center properties. Driven by our purpose to shape the future of real estate for a better world, we help our clients, people and communities SEE A BRIGHTER WAY. Powered by rich global datasets and leading technology capabilities, we provide coordinated, end-to-end delivery of real estate services for a broad range of global clients who represent a wide variety of industries. Through LaSalle Investment Management, we invest for clients on a global basis in both private assets and publicly traded real estate securities. For further information, visit jll.com.