Founder and director Kate Steele is an accomplished industrial designer with over a decade of experience in lighting product design. After originally beginning her career in the fashion and garment industry, Kate went on to study at RMIT’s prestigious design school, graduating with first class honours in 2009. After a number of years working in Melbourne’s vibrant design community she co-founded Artefact Industries.
    In 2022, Kate became the sole director of the company, since re-branded as alt. Artefact, with a renewed focus supporting local fabrication and sustainable production practices. Kate’s design philosophy is to combine elegant forms and materiality. Her keen interest in designing luminaires comes from the belief that each product goes beyond the realisation of the object itself and, through its function of illumination, becomes a vital element of the space it inhabits.

Environmetal Responsibility

Being environmentally responsible is a core focus of our business as we aim to create lighting that benefits people and the environment. This is demonstrated through our commitment to manufacturing our products locally. Having a local supply chain enables us to source and trace materials that meet the high standards required for producing our ethical and sustainable products.
    We are passionate about working with clients to achieve Green Star Certification on their projects. Our lighting products are consciously designed with serviceability and durability in mind to ensure we are contributing to a sustainable solution and not adding to the landfill waste problem.
    We know that a strong, healthy and committed team is vital to maintaining our sustainable and ethical company culture. For this reason we always strive to provide the safest, healthiest and most productive work environment for our people.

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