The new Plaid dashboard has been redesigned to improve user experience, making it easier for customers to find and access tools they need, discover new ones, and navigate the platform more efficiently. The redesign focuses on simplifying the dashboard layout, addressing navigation issues, and providing dedicated spaces for various products and features, including a developer section with links to important settings. The updated design aims to save users time and make it easier for them to work together with Plaid's tools, with ongoing improvements planned to further enhance the user experience.