Design Community Debates Trump's Design Commitment Following Joe Gebbia Interview
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Rheanna Hopkins
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Summary
The article discusses reader reactions to an interview with Joe Gebbia, co-founder of Airbnb and America's first design chief officer, who suggested that the creation of a National Design Studio demonstrates former President Trump's commitment to design. Readers strongly disagree with this assessment, with one commenter stating that 'Trump and good design go together like oil and water.' The article captures the controversy and debate among design community members regarding the intersection of politics and design, with readers expressing skepticism about Trump's design sensibilities and the appropriateness of linking his administration with good design principles.
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Gilded applique is the hallmark of good design...please...
If there's one thing vibrant design absolutely doesn't need, it's a state-sanct
Known for co-founding Airbnb, Gebbia was recently appointed as America's first design chief officer to manage and upgrade the nation's digital infrastructure
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