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Why Trump just hired Airbnb’s cofounder, Figma’s big moment, and the Cracker Barrel logo that everyone hates

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Why Trump just hired Airbnb’s cofounder, Figma’s big moment, and the Cracker Barrel logo that everyone hates

By Design

2025/08/26
By Design

By Design

2025/08/26
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President Trump just created the National Design Studio and tapped Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia to lead the charge. Cracker Barrel has offended or enraged just about everyone with its new logo. Figma hit Wall Street with a bang.  It’s been a big month for...

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In a month packed with bold design moves, the spotlight has been on everything from presidential initiatives to controversial brand rebrands. From government digital overhauls to shifts in food culture and the excitement of Figma’s IPO, design continues to shape how we interact with the world. This episode dives into these developments and looks ahead at what they mean for the future of design.
01:00
Joe Gebbia, Airbnb co-founder, is appointed to lead the National Design Studio by President Trump.
07:57
Cracker Barrel's logo redesign sparked a major political fight and cost the company nearly $100 million in market cap
10:54
11 Madison Park reintroduces meat after four years due to financial pressures
16:14
Beyond Ground targets critics of ultra-processed meat alternatives
18:47
Figma's IPO valued the company at $60 billion, more than twice Adobe's acquisition offer.
32:22
AI is seen as an accelerant and collaborator in Figma's design tools
48:46
A24 documentary argues against concrete use due to environmental concerns

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A new presidential design initiative: Can better UX transform government?
00:00
When logos go wrong: Cracker Barrel’s costly redesign misstep
05:28
Nostalgia vs. modernity: Why design changes spark outrage
10:54
Beyond meat: The rise of protein and rebranding in food culture
16:14
Figma hits Wall Street: A landmark IPO for design software
18:47
Designing the future: How AI is reshaping creative workflows
26:54
Design wins and fails: This month’s most talked-about creations
48:46

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Liz Stinson: People are just ready for a fight. Mark Wilson: This is the equivalent of how you kick off a bar fight in 2025. Liz Stinson: You drop a new logo, new campaign, Right, except for now, it's happening just on the internet. Mark Wilson: Yeah, t...