Matteo Chiappetta is an Industrial Design Student at Virginia Tech from Washington, D.C. focused on furniture, lighting, and objects. His multi-cultural heritage shapes his approach to form, material, and interest in cultural contexts in everyday life. He recently interned at Fort Standard in New York City following his furniture design study abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. Matteo is actively seeking entry-level design roles in the E.U. and U.S. upon graduation in May of 2026.