# David Galullo

> David Galullo is the founder, CEO and chief creative officer of Rapt Studio, an integrated design practice working across architecture, interiors, brand strategy and experiences. Raised in New Jersey and educated at Syracuse University, he has led work for organizations including Dropbox, Adobe, Google and Duolingo. His projects and Milan installations explore how places express identity and enable people to connect. He was inducted into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame in 2024.

- **Role:** Founder, CEO and Chief Creative Officer at Rapt Studio
- **Organizations:** Rapt Studio, Pollack Architecture, Gordon Chong + Partners
- **Nationality:** Italian (reported obtaining an Italian passport in 2024)
- **Education:** Bachelor of Architecture, Syracuse University School of Architecture
- **Known for:** Inducted into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame in 2024., Led Rapt Studio, recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company in 2018., Oversaw an interdisciplinary practice whose completed work includes Dropbox, Google, Adobe and Duolingo workplaces.

## Career timeline

- **1980-1985** — Studied architecture at Syracuse University; years listed on his LinkedIn profile.
- **Before 2011** — Worked in Philadelphia and at Bay Area practices including Pollack Architecture and Gordon Chong + Partners.
- **2011** — Established Rapt Studio in its current form from an existing architectural practice.
- **2018** — Rapt was named among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.
- **2019** — Rapt presented Tell Me More at Milan Design Week.
- **2024** — Presented Design Is Language; Speak for Yourself in Milan and was inducted into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame.
- **2026** — Appeared on Monocle on Design to discuss the office’s future.

## Achievements

- Inducted into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame in 2024.
- Led Rapt Studio, recognized by Fast Company as a Most Innovative Company in 2018.
- Oversaw an interdisciplinary practice whose completed work includes Dropbox, Google, Adobe and Duolingo workplaces.
- Created participatory Milan Design Week installations in 2019 and 2024.

## Latest updates

- **2026-01** — Featured in the January 27 Monocle on Design episode, discussing the future of the office.
- **2025-02** — Discussed Duolingo, Roblox and changing workplace design in a February 19 Metropolis interview.
- **2024-12** — Inducted into Interior Design’s Hall of Fame at its 40th anniversary gala.
- **2024-04** — Rapt presented Design Is Language; Speak for Yourself with vintage furniture sourced through intOndo at Milan Design Week.

## Links

- Website: https://raptstudio.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-galullo-15810
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dgalullo/

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