Trump Taps Airbnb's Gebbia to Lead National Design Studio

President Trump has appointed Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the new National Design Studio, aimed at enhancing federal digital services. This studio acts as a successor to the defunct Department of Government Efficiency, previously led by Elon Musk. Gebbia's focus will be on improving IRS operations.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 22-08-2025 08:09 IST | Created: 22-08-2025 08:09 IST
Trump Taps Airbnb's Gebbia to Lead National Design Studio
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In a strategic move to enhance digital interactions within federal agencies, President Donald Trump has appointed Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the newly established National Design Studio.

This initiative is aimed at streamlining digital services and acts as a successor to the Department of Government Efficiency, previously spearheaded by billionaire Elon Musk. The studio's primary mission will be to revitalize design and functionality across federal digital platforms.

Gebbia's new role as Chief Design Officer focuses on tackling inefficiencies at agencies like the Internal Revenue Service. The design studio is set to operate for three years, advising on cost-effective, standardized design solutions within governmental digital interfaces.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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