Overview

• Created by President Trump’s America by Design executive order, the National Design Studio will operate from the White House with Gebbia reporting to Chief of Staff Susie Wiles.
• Agency heads are directed to consult the Chief Design Officer, with work prioritized on high‑impact services and a three‑year sunset for the studio.
• The order’s fact sheet cites severe shortcomings across roughly 26,000 federal websites, including only about 6% rated good for mobile and 45% lacking mobile‑friendly functionality.
• Gebbia previously contributed to Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, including efforts to digitize the federal retirement process, and he serves on Tesla’s board.
• In posts and interviews, Gebbia outlined a vision for government services that mirrors the Apple App Store experience, emphasizing modern software and simple, reliable design.