# US National Design Studio ## Basic Info **Name:** US National Design Studio **What is it:** A temporary federal unit established to modernize the U.S. government's digital infrastructure and visual identity. **Who is involved:** Led by [[Joe Gebbia]] (Chief Design Officer); reports to the White House Chief of Staff. **Location:** Washington, D.C. **Link:** [ndstudio.gov](https://ndstudio.gov/) --- ## Entries The US National Design Studio functions as a centralized hub for improving the usability and aesthetic standards of approximately 27,000 federal websites and digital services. Operating under a three-year mandate ending in July 2026, the studio employs a "tech speed" iteration model inspired by the 1970s [[US Federal Design Improvement Program]]. It utilizes a mix of private-sector volunteers and recruited experts to replace fragmented legacy systems with standardized, user-centric interfaces.