“I’m honored to be appointed by President Trump as the first Chief Design Officer of the United States of America,” posted Gebbia on social media.
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs strategic partner Joe Gebbia (co-founder of Airbnb) has announced on social media that he has taken a position with the Trump Administration, where he will serve as Chief Design Officer for the new National Design Studio.
I’m honored to be appointed by President Trump as the first Chief Design Officer of the United States of America.
My directive is to update today’s government services to be as satisfying to use as the Apple Store: beautifully designed, great user experience, run on modern software. An experience that projects a level of excellence for our nation, and makes life less complicated for everyday Americans.
I’d like to thank President Trump and his administration for creating this vision, and supporting America by Design. I will do my best to make the U.S. the most beautiful, and useable, country in the digital world.
In his role, Gebbia will help make the federal government’s websites more user-friendly as part of an executive order that President Donald Trump recently signed, titled “Improving Our Nation Through Better Design.”
He was announced as a Spurs partner in January 2022.
SPURS SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCE TITLE SPONSORSHIP OF AUSTIN INTERNATIONAL HALF MARATHON
Spurs Sports & Entertainment announced a new partnership with the Austin International Half, becoming the official title sponsor of the race, which will now be known as the Spurs Austin International Half. The event is set for Sunday, January 18, 2026. This marks the first time an NBA team has secured naming rights to a half-marathon.
All registered runners will have access to purchase specialized ticket packages for Spurs games. The Spurs will also create their own team for the race, allowing participants to register, which will include an exclusive Spurs item.
“This partnership represents another meaningful step in strengthening our bond with the Austin community,” said Brandon James, Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth and Deputy General Counsel for Spurs Sports & Entertainment, in a release. “From grassroots initiatives to bringing Spurs basketball to Austin through the I-35 Series, we’re committed to showing up in authentic and lasting ways. Aligning with one of the region’s premier running events not only deepens our presence in Central and South Texas but also reinforces our dedication to health, wellness, and building community.”