Architecture & Design — U.S. Government Creates First-Ever Chief Brand Architect Role, Signaling Federal Design Infrastructure Buildout

Architecture & Design · 2026-05-05

The most consequential development for Architecture & Design professionals today is the U.S. government's appointment of Peter Arnell as the nation's first chief brand architect, housed within a newly formed National Design Studio. This is not a ceremonial title — it represents the institutionalization of design authority at the federal level, with a mandate to unify visual identity across…