President Trump’s newly formed National Design Studio, led by Joe Gebbia, aims to modernize federal digital services and architecture, though its success hinges on overcoming recruitment and political challenges. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel faced a major backlash over its minimalist logo redesign, costing the company millions. In food culture, 11 Madison Park’s return to meat and Beyond Meat’s rebrand reflect shifting consumer preferences toward protein. Figma’s successful IPO marked a milestone for the design industry, reaffirming its central role in product development. The company is also exploring how AI can enhance design workflows and enable more dynamic, personalized interfaces. The episode closes with a lively round-up of the month’s best and worst designs, highlighting Teenage Engineering’s latest release, A24’s concrete documentary, and the end of AOL’s dial-up service.