James Glancy Design

James Glancy Design 🟡 UK's leading public realm studio
🔴 The secret force behind Christmas
🟢 Seasonal Designs
🔵 Placemaking
🟣 Global Design Consultancy

James Glancy Design Ltd is the brainchild of entrepreneur James Glancy and former theatre and opera designer Paul Dart. Formed in 1990 JGD is one of the UK's leading specialist designers of seasonal decorations and urban art projects. With an impressive track record in the design and delivery of unique and innovative solutions for a wide range of retail and leisure destinations JGD leads the UK ma

rket in imagination and design quality. The team provides clients with an extensive range of design and logistical advice ensuring a seamless and efficient service. JGD has a nationwide client base from Aberdeen to Brighton and includes landmark properties such as Bullring, Liverpool One, Brent Cross, Merry Hill, Carnaby Street and Westfield London

To learn more or talk about our bespoke design capabilities for your projects, large or small, please use the Contact [email protected].

ST JAMES’S MARKET SELFIE | The Crown Estate, London (2025) For 2025, we gave the iconic Spirit Selfie a vibrant new look...
19/01/2026

ST JAMES’S MARKET SELFIE | The Crown Estate, London (2025)

For 2025, we gave the iconic Spirit Selfie a vibrant new look, updating the colour palette to bring a fresh energy to St James’s Market. Complementing the signature flying spirits above, this installation blends creativity with sustainability—reimagining and reusing the core structure as part of The Crown Estate and James Glancy Design’s ongoing commitment to responsible design. Plus, every ‘tap to donate’ to The Felix Project triggered a magical light show—spreading joy while giving back. 💚

GILDED GLAMOUR | 80 Strand, LondonArt Deco elegance meets festive sparkle at 80 Strand—discover Gilded Glamour from The ...
18/01/2026

GILDED GLAMOUR | 80 Strand, London
Art Deco elegance meets festive sparkle at 80 Strand—discover Gilded Glamour from The Strand through to the Embankment.

25/12/2025

JGD Countdown to Christmas: Day 25

✨ The Spirit of Christmas ✨The Crown Estate, London 
Originating on the iconic Regent Street, this spectacular scheme is the largest of its kind in Europe and was recently named the most viewed Christmas decoration in the world by TimeOut. Stretching from Langham Place to Waterloo Place, its cascading wings of light unite world-class retailers and thousands of visitors under a magical glow. Complementary displays across St James’s Market, Glasshouse Street, Swallow Street and Jermyn Street bring the story to life with neon wings, festive messages, and immersive selfie activations—creating unforgettable festive moments in the heart of London.
 
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22/12/2025

JGD Countdown to Christmas: Day 22

KINGLY STREET FESTIVE FESTOON | Autumn 2014 - 2023
As the nights began to draw in during autumn 2014, we introduced a vibrant festoon lighting scheme along Kingly Street, bringing warmth and atmosphere to this lively destination. For Christmas that year, we elevated the look with festive embellishments, creating a dazzling seasonal display that quickly became a hit with visitors. Its success paved the way for a major upgrade: a dynamic, colour-changing lighting system capable of animation, transforming the street into a canvas for kinetic light shows and immersive experiences.

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20/12/2025

JGD Countdown to Christmas: Day 20

SEVEN DIALS ELECTRIC CHRISTMAS | London (2011)
Back in 2011, Seven Dials was transformed into a vibrant spectacle of light and colour with a bold, modern twist! Neon-pink and purple light sticks cascaded overhead like creating a striking canopy that lit up the cobbled streets below. Animated light curtains paired with flasher bulb and sparkling snowflake headers added extra sparkle, while the iconic Seven Dials monument stood proudly at the heart of the scene. This wasn’t just Christmas décor — it was a show-stopping celebration of colour and energy that brought a contemporary vibe to one of London’s most historic corners.

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19/12/2025

JGD Countdown to Christmas: Day 19

CARNABY ROLLING STONES | Carnaby St, London (2012)
To celebrate fifty years of the iconic British band we collaborated with the band’s longtime Lighting Designer Patrick Woodroffe to create a design for Carnaby which redressed the famous arch with the iconic Rolling Stones tongue and lips logo alongside huge clusters of gold and silver vinyl records emblazoned with portraits of the bandmembers and album covers including ‘Their Satanic Majesties’ and ‘Let it Bleed’ telling the story from the band in the 1960’s to the present day.

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17/12/2025

JGD Countdown to Christmas: Day 17
 
DIMOND CHRISTMAS | Lakeside, West Thurrock (2019)
Extraordinary, diamond structures filled the malls at Lakeside in an opulent display.  With LED lighting defining their facets and lavishly filled with bronze and golden orbs. Smaller clusters of diamonds, stars and orbs surrounded these, completing the sense of tasteful extravagance.       
 
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16/12/2025

JGD Countdown to Christmas: Day 16
 
WINTER WAYFINDING | Wembley, London (2014)
We turned wayfinding into a bold visual feature at London Designer Outlet with a series of sculptural cubes inspired by LDO’s honeycomb branding. These illuminated forms didn’t just point the way—they set the tone. Fully programmable LEDs allowed the display to shift with the seasons, transforming into glowing snowflakes or a minimalist Christmas tree over the festive season. We extended this dynamic lighting beneath Bobby Moore Bridge, brightening every step of the Wembley experience.
 
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