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JLD’s collaborative approach brings each client's unique vision to life, characterized by innovation and excellence. Every solution is crafted to surpass expectations, creating immersive experiences that connect with audiences and leave a meaningful impression.

DESIGNING SPACES WHERE COMMUNITIES THRIVE & STORIES UNFOLD.

JLD provides experiential design services - from initial concept & visualization to creative direction and project delivery. With 20 years creating immersive experiences for entertainment destinations, the firm is now expanding our capabilities to include civic infrastructure & public spaces that serve communities.

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JLD brings creativity to life, designing environments for entertainment, leisure, & civic use, transforming spaces into destinations that inspire connection & wonder. From bold architectural statements to dynamic experiences, every project is crafted to ignite imagination, encourage interaction, and provide lasting value to the communities & guests they serve.

Theme Parks

Artist rendering of the entrance to the Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel with people checking in, cars parked outside, and a forested background.
Colorful round ride themed around the movie Inside Out, featuring characters and bright decor, with a roller coaster track in the background.
An entrance to an indoor roller coaster with a large Triceratops skull sculpture on the building's facade, surrounded by palm trees and visitors taking photos, under a bright blue sky.

Brand Experiences

Futuristic indoor go-kart racing with neon lights and cityscape backdrop, featuring multiple cars in race, a woman celebrating with a checkered flag, and large screens with advertisements.

Retail, Dining, & Experiences

Birds-eye overview of an Interior of a Barbie-themed store with pink decor, displaying toys, clothing, and accessories, and children and adults shopping inside.
Toy store named 52 Toys with colorful displays of toys, robots, and plush characters, and children and adults shopping and taking photos inside and outside.
Night view of the illuminated Destinasia amusement park featuring colorful buildings, a large mountain with a waterfall and mystical creature face at the top, water fountains front entrance, and various walkways with visitors.
A lively street scene at dusk decorated with red lanterns, pink cherry blossom trees, and colorful buildings with traditional Asian architecture. People walk, shop, and socialize, with some sitting at outdoor tables and others pushing a wheelchair.

Zoological

A scenic mountain landscape with traditional East Asian-style pavilions, bridges, and a waterfall, featuring goats in the foreground, mountain climbers, and children on a rope bridge in the background.

Hotels

Futuristic / Sci-fi hotel with multiple large white buildings featuring curved lines and blue glass windows, surrounded by green trees and a grassy park, with a rainbow in the sky and people walking around.

Area Development

People enjoying a festival in a colorful garden with floral heart-shaped arches, carousel ride, and tall trees, under a partly cloudy sky with flying birds.

Theatre

A scenic rural landscape mural with large green trees framing a view of open fields, a barn, a house, and a silo under a partly cloudy sky; for the Music Man play.

Events

People enjoying a festive outdoor Christmas market with decorated shops, string lights, a Christmas tree, and a carousel with musicians dressed as Santa Claus.

Interactive Exhibits

People playing an interactive based on the science-of-color at an EPCOT exhibit with lights and screens in a brightly colored, futuristic room.

Museums

Coming soon

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Collaborated With…

Walt Disney Imagineering
Legacy Entertainment
Forrec
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Services

Creative Consultation

Collaborates with you to develop innovative ideas for theme parks and architectural projects.

3D Modeling & Concept Art

Develops detailed models, illustrations, and renderings to bring design concepts to life.

Architectural Visualization

Visual representations of narratives, themes, and architectural layouts.

Narrative & Thematic Development

Detailed description and mock-ups of visitor journey & interactions.

Storyboards & Schematics

Sketches & Renderings illustrating harmonious and immersive environments.

Capabilities

  • Creative Direction

  • Art Direction

  • Project Management

  • Stakeholder Engagement

  • Collaborative Design

  • 3D Modeling

  • Architectural Visualization

  • Aesthetic Enhancements

  • Marketing Art

  • Set Design

  • Concept Art / Design

  • Illustration

  • Brand Activations (IP)

  • Thematic Environments

  • Research & Narrative Development

  • Experience Planning

  • Urban Planning Integration

  • Program Development

  • Style Guides / Tool Kits

  • Creative Landscaping

  • UX (User Experience) Optimization

  • Innovative Solutions

  • Immersive Technology

HOW CAN JLD HELP DELIVER YOUR VISION?

Let’s connect and take guests on their next great adventure!