# DOGE Used Design Studio as Base; 'Big Balls' Now Recruits

The National Design Studio served as an early landing pad for staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Now a figure nicknamed "Big Balls" is leading a recruitment drive to expand operations. This signals DOGE's deeper push into federal agencies under its efficiency mandate.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [Wired](https://www.wired.com/story/national-design-studio-doge-recruiting/) — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:00:00 +0000