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Designer Spotlight
“I go to great lengths
to work in the most sustainable way possible.”
with integrated LED lights and a reinforced, weld- ed mesh top, Sframe is an innovative table which doubles as a light. Measuring 20'' high x 20'' wide, it can be used as a stool or a side table, and easily transforms the outdoor experience while reduc- ing light pollution.
“You o en have to choose in Sicily: see the stars, or your cocktail,” she says. “Light pollution is a big problem here, especially near the coast where popular bars and restaurants are. I wanted to help resolve that, so I created Sframe. It releases a warm, low light and doesn’t a ect the landscape.”
Tedesco’s passion for ecodesign – a way to cre- ate that considers the environmental and social impact of the design practice – developed in college.
“I go to great lengths to work in the most sus- tainable way possible,” she explains. “I reuse production elements, I collaborate with com- panies that use energy-e cient technologies, I source locally as much as possible, both in workforce and materials, to avoid unnecessary transportation and strain on the local economy. It makes my design process more di cult since I must be aware of every li le detail, but I don’t care. It is important to me.”
Since earning a master’s degree in Ecodesign from the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy and a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design from the Polytechnic University of Milan, Tedesco has culti- vated a portfolio with commercial and residential work featured in Argentina, Brazil, Milan, Palermo, and Sicily. She currently resides in New York City, and works as a restaurant and kitchen designer.
“This work is my passion,” she says. “I am Sicilian, so naturally, I love food. My entire life has revolved around the kitchen. When I design these special spaces, I feel truly connected to my culture and who I am as a person.” 
BellaVista is a charming, locally sourced restaurant situated on the Sicilian coastline.
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Designed by Alice Tedesco, the sFrame is an innovative, environmentally friendly table which doubles as a light.