Matteo Chiappetta is a Senior Industrial Design student at Virginia Tech from Washington, D.C., focusing on contemporary furniture, lighting, and objects. His diverse heritage shapes his approach to form, material, and cultural context. He recently interned at Fort Standard in New York City, working on refined, functional heirloom-quality furniture. Matteo is seeking entry-level design roles in the EU and U.S. upon graduation in May of 2026.