President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a new government position for a chief design officer. The role aims to enhance the government’s approach to user experience and design in public services. This move signals an increased focus on innovation and the importance of design in government operations.
Sources familiar with the matter indicate that Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia has been selected to fill this new position. Gebbia, known for co-founding the popular home-sharing platform, brings a background in design and product development to the role. His appointment is widely viewed as an effort to improve government digital services and streamline interactions for citizens.
The creation of the chief design officer role reflects a broader trend toward integrating design thinking into government policy and service delivery. Details about Gebbia’s specific responsibilities or the scope of the role have yet to be publicly disclosed. Nonetheless, the administration emphasizes that this initiative aims to modernize public-facing government systems through innovative design practices.