Hi, I'm Kes Shallbetter!
I'm a second-year student from Alexandria, VA studying Industrial Design at Virginia Tech. My passion for design has been lifelong—as a kid, I built a double-decker treehouse with my brother, and in high school, I started a business making felted fruit and vegetable earrings.
Now, I'm interested in furniture design, woodworking, and textiles. I hope to use design as a tool to make the world more accessible and sustainable. I believe creative thinking is not necessarily innate; it's learned, practiced, and nourished. Designing is an evolving experience—it's never boring!
Outside of studio, I love making soup, taking walks with friends, curating music playlists, and reading on my Kindle. Thanks for looking at my portfolio!