Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design

What Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design does

Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design (JQB Design) is a Seattle-based bespoke superyacht design studio founded in 1995 by Jonathan Quinn Barnett, who apprenticed under Ron Holland and Jon Bannenberg for nearly seven years before establishing the firm. The studio delivers end-to-end yacht design services — exterior concept development, interior design, general arrangements, refit design, yacht mast and hull modifications, and project management — supported by a technical stack of 2D AutoCAD and 3D modeling and rendering in Solidworks and Rhino, starting from hand-drawn sketches. Its portfolio spans award-winning motor and sailing yachts from 24m to 126m LOA, with signature projects including the 126m Octopus interior for Paul Allen (built by Lurssen) and the 55m Silver Shalis (built by Delta Marine).

The firm generates revenue through quote-based professional services fees on multi-year contracts for new builds, refits, and pre-purchase design review, with project pricing dependent on yacht size, scope, and material specifications. A separate operating subsidiary, Yachtstyle LLC, designs, manufactures, and globally sources custom furniture, soft goods, lighting, art, and accessories for yacht interiors via partnerships with suppliers such as Herman Miller, A. Rudin, Espasso, and Vervano. The studio also serves a secondary residential and commercial architectural client base in the Western United States and Canada (including work at Inglenook Winery) and maintains channel relationships with charter broker Burgess Yachts and shipyards Lurssen and Delta Marine. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven and inbound, anchored by 31 years of brand recognition in the superyacht design community, with no external funding, venture capital, or private equity involvement.

Name

Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design

Legal name

Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd

Website

https://jqbltd.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design is a Seattle-based boutique superyacht design studio founded in 1995, delivering bespoke exterior and interior yacht design, refit, and project management services to ultra-high-net-worth owners worldwide through its core practice and Yachtstyle LLC furniture subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Superyacht Design Services

NAICS

Industrial Design Services (54142), Interior Design Services (541410)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Custom Superyacht & Megayacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Management & Owner’s Engineering / Technical Consultancy (Spec Writing, Bid Support, Site Support) (IMAJAGAO), Production Design & Detailed Engineering (3D CAD, Drawings, BOM, Nesting) (IMAJAGAK)

Keywords

• Superyacht design
• Yacht interior design
• Custom yacht furniture
• Yacht refit design
• Luxury residential architecture

Headquarters

HQ city

Seattle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Yacht Design Services: Full-service custom yacht design including exterior concept development, interior design, general arrangements, and layout consultation for motor yachts and sailing yachts from 24m to 126m LOA.
2. Yacht Furniture Manufacturing: Design, manufacturing, and delivery of custom yacht furniture through global partnerships. Full service custom design and manufacturing of made-to-order furniture, soft goods, lighting, art, and accessories through Yachtstyle LLC subsidiary.
3. Residential Architectural Projects: Residential architectural design services including exterior and interior renovation of private homes and commercial developments in the Western United States and Canada.
4. Yacht Refit and Consultation: Yacht refit design, pre-purchase design review, project management, and consultation services for new-builds, refits, and conversions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

JQB Design is a Seattle-based superyacht design studio that provides fully bespoke exterior and interior design for motor and sailing yachts from 24m to 126m LOA, including concept development, general arrangements, refit design, and project management. The studio also designs private residences and commercial properties in the Western United States and Canada, and operates a subsidiary, Yachtstyle LLC, that designs, manufactures, and delivers made-to-order yacht furniture, lighting, soft goods, art, and accessories through global partnerships.

Product overview

Jonathan Quinn Barnett Design (JQB Design) is an American superyacht design studio offering two main integrated service/product lines: (1) JQB Design core services for yacht exterior/interior design, 3D modeling, refit design, and project management; and (2) Yachtstyle LLC for bespoke yacht furniture, fixtures, lighting, art, and accessories. The portfolio includes award-winning superyacht designs ranging from 24m to 126M, as well as eco-friendly Ecoyacht concepts featuring innovative sail rig technology. Residential and commercial architectural projects are also part of their portfolio, including work at Inglenook Winery.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JQB Design Yacht Design Services Comprehensive, fully bespoke yacht design services for motor and sailing yachts from 24m to 126m LOA, including exterior and interior concept development, general arrangements, layout consultation, refit design, hull modifications, 2D AutoCAD packages, 3D modeling and rendering (Solidworks/Rhino), and project management consultation, sold primarily to ultra-high-net-worth yacht owners.
• Yachtstyle LLC Custom Yacht Furniture and FF&E Custom design, manufacturing, and delivery of made-to-order yacht furniture, soft goods, lighting, art, and accessories for yachts of any size, operated through JQB Design's Yachtstyle LLC subsidiary and a global partner network for yacht owners and refit projects.
• Residential and Commercial Architectural Design Bespoke exterior and interior architectural design for private residences and commercial developments in the Western United States and Canada, delivered by JQB Design's studio for high-net-worth property owners and developers.
• HORIZON V68 Luxury Motor Yacht Production luxury motor yacht design available in enclosed or open flybridge configurations, targeting first or second-time buyers, families, and owner/operators with voluminous interiors on a 19'6\" beam.
• HORIZON V77 Cockpit Motor Yacht Production cockpit motor yacht design emphasizing luxury performance, spacious accommodations, and customization options typical of superyacht quality, safety, and solid architecture.
• Ecoyacht Concept Trimaran Schooner (76m) High-performance, unlimited-range trimaran schooner concept yacht designed for Panama Canal transit with twin unstayed carbon pivoting sail rigs and gybe-dampening sail controls, produced as a portfolio concept offering for prospective sailing yacht clients.

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Yachtstyle LLCcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerYachtstyle LLC is a subsidiary entity of JQB Design focused on yacht furniture design, manufacturing, and delivery. It handles full service custom design and manufacturing of made-to-order furniture, soft goods, lighting, art, and accessories for yachts of any size.
• Delta MarineflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeattle-based yacht builder that constructed the 55m Silver Shalis, a notable JQB Design project featuring silent glass elevator and curved marble interiors.
• LurssenflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman yacht builder that constructed the 126m Octopus superyacht, for which Jonathan Quinn Barnett designed the interior.
• Boat InternationalGTM or Marketing PartnerLeading superyacht industry publication that features JQB Design projects and awarded recognition including Superyacht Design Challenge participation.
• Burgess YachtscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury charter broker and yacht sales company that features JQB Design yachts including MUCHOS MAS and TIME FOR US for charter and sale.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Terence Disdale Design: UK-based independent superyacht designer with a long track record of full-custom motor and sailing yacht exterior and interior design. Directly comparable to JQB in scope, customisation model, and UHNW client base.
• RWD (Redman Whiteley Dixon): UK-based superyacht and production yacht design firm offering exterior, interior and naval architecture services. Comparable mix of bespoke and semi-custom yacht work for global clients.
• Nuvolari Lenard: Italian superyacht design studio delivering exterior and interior design for large motor yachts. Comparable full-custom project profile and luxury client focus.
• Andrew Winch Designs: Independent luxury design house covering superyachts, aviation and residences with strong full-custom yacht portfolio. Comparable custom-design model and UHNW clientele, with broader category reach.
• Hydro Tec: Italian naval architecture and yacht design studio combining engineering and design for custom superyachts. Comparable integrated design-and-engineering offering for full-custom builds.
• Hoek Design: Dutch yacht design firm spanning classic sailing yachts and modern motor superyachts. Comparable bespoke design services for high-end sailing and motor yacht owners.
• Vripack: Dutch yacht design and naval architecture studio working across motor and sailing yachts up to superyacht size. Comparable end-to-end design and engineering offering for custom builds.
• Reymond Langton Design: Independent superyacht design studio with a portfolio of full-custom motor yacht interiors and exteriors. Directly comparable in custom-design focus, client segment, and project scale.
• H2 Yacht Design: London-based superyacht design studio offering exterior, interior and refit design for large custom yachts. Closely comparable boutique model, project scale, and luxury client focus.
• Omega Architects: Netherlands-based superyacht architectural firm specialising in exterior styling and general arrangement for full-custom motor yachts. Comparable specialisation in custom superyacht design for UHNW clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/jqbdesign

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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