
Experience / Creativity / Integrity
Design Experience
Jonathan Quinn Barnett brings over 32+ years of dedication to his craft. For each project, Jonathan fashions the exterior and interior design elements to reflect the creativity and imagination of each client.
Jonathan Quinn Barnett - President
Yacht Designer - 32+ years experience.
A super yacht designer from Seattle, Washington. He apprenticed with Ron Holland and Jon Bannenberg for nearly seven years beginning in 1987, and founded Jonathan Quinn Barnett Ltd (JQB Design) in 1995. Most well known for the interior design of the 414-foot yacht Octopus in 2003.
"I strive in my work to be unpretentious, thorough, and timeless. My interior designs are often familiar, comfortable spaces,from which to enjoy the view outside from a place of ultimate luxury.”
Jonathan is supported by a loyal and talented team of professionals focused on providing the finest quality design services in the industry.
Yacht Design Services
Exterior yacht design concept development and yacht design implementation
Interior yacht design - design planning, general arrangements, layout consultation
Custom exterior furniture design for luxury yachts and residential architecture
Bespoke interior furniture design for yachts and residential architectural projects
Yacht refit design - project analysis and yacht design consultation
Yacht mast design development - telecommunication/AV equipment coordination
Motor yacht and sailing yacht hull modifications
2D AutoCAD design package
3D modeling and rendering visualization services (Solidworks/Rhino)
Yacht design project management and consultation
Yacht pre-purchase design review - new-builds/refits/conversions
Residential architectural projects are also part of the JQB Design portfolio. Provided the designs, decor, and project management services for the exterior and interior renovation of the main residence and outdoor pool pavilion at the Inglenook Winery in Rutherford, California. Other projects include condominium interior designs, commercial development exterior designs, as well as private home design development in the Western United States and Canada.
Creative Collaboration
Illustrating design intent takes a variety of forms at the design studio. Everything begins with a hand-drawn sketch followed by digital refinement.
The Designer - A trusted source for design inspiration and collaboration.
Detailed yacht interior illustrations and 3D yacht interior models reflect the evolution of the design, as approved by the client throughout the project.
Furniture, fabrics, lighting and material samples are sourced from around the world for client review and approval.
"I have found myself walking down one of the hallways and suddenly I'll notice - seemingly for the first time - some little detail that carries the beautiful and understated legacy that you have given our boat." - Client