President Trump Launches “America by Design” Initiative to Modernize Federal Services
Impact Score: 3.2
Timeline: N/A – No specified deadlines; focuses on establishing new offices and roles
Summary: On August 21, 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order initiating the “America by Design” initiative to improve the design and usability of Federal digital and physical services. This includes creating the National Design Studio and appointing a Chief Design Officer to collaborate with agencies for updating interfaces and ensuring compliance with design standards. The initiative aims to streamline government processes, reduce duplicate costs, and enhance user experience. Key impacted areas include modernization of legacy systems and federal service interfaces, with potential implications for university collaboration and funding opportunities.
Key Actions: Vanderbilt should explore partnerships with the National Design Studio, develop research on service design and usability, monitor funding opportunities, and integrate initiative principles into curricula.
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