Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb, has been appointed as America's first chief design officer, a role announced by President Donald Trump. His position involves leading the newly established National Design Studio, which aims to enhance user experiences across government websites. Gebbia reports directly to White House chief of staff Susie Wiles and works from the Eisenhower Executive Office Building. The creation of the National Design Studio was part of Trump's "America by Design" initiative, introduced in August. The initiative seeks to revamp how Americans interact with government services by improving the design and usability of its websites. Gebbia indicated that his responsibility in this role is significant, with the potential to impact hundreds of millions of Americans. He proactively pitched this role to the White House, emphasizing the administration's commitment to modernizing outdated processes. Before his new appointment, Gebbia co-founded Airbnb in 2008, along with Brian Chesky and Nathan Blecharczyk. His design background includes founding a company called Samara, which focuses on designing Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), and creating modular office furniture for Bernhardt Design. His experience positions him well to influence the government's design language, aiming for both functionality and aesthetic appeal.