CWID Event Program
The Contemporary Wine In Design program brought together Perth's architecture and design community for a curated showcase of exhibitors, brand presentations, and networking opportunities. The event featured leading names from the Australian design industry across a single-day format.
| Time | Session | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Doors Open & Registration | Attendees checked in with free passes at the CWID venue |
| Midday | Exhibitor Showcase | ALTI Lighting, Mobilia, Living Edge, Arthur G, CDK Stone, Furniture Options, Lighting Options, District, Retreat Design, V-Zug, Worn Land, and Artedomus presented their latest collections |
| Afternoon | Design Presentations | Brand talks and product introductions, including Jasper Morrison for Living Edge |
| Evening | Networking & Wine | Informal networking over wine with the Perth A+D community |
| Late | After-Fair Wrap Party | FORM + CWID After-a-Fair Wrap Party closed the event |
The program was designed to connect architects, interior designers, and design enthusiasts with premium brands in a relaxed, social setting. Each exhibitor hosted their own space, offering attendees the chance to explore products up close and speak directly with brand representatives.
Program Highlights
- Arthur G unveiled a showroom facelift by Steve Cordony for #CWID16
- Lighting Options Australia joined as an Official Exhibitor
- Living Edge introduced the Jasper Morrison design portfolio to the Perth market
- The FORM + CWID After-a-Fair Wrap Party provided a celebratory close to the day
The Contemporary Wine In Design program was conceived as a single-day gathering that brought together Perth's architecture and design community under one roof. The format was deliberately intimate, allowing attendees to move freely between exhibitor presentations, product showcases, and informal networking moments. This structure encouraged genuine conversation rather than the hurried exchanges typical of larger trade events. For the local design industry, the program offered a rare opportunity to see new work from established Australian brands alongside emerging voices, all within a setting that prioritised quality of engagement over sheer scale.
The exhibitor lineup reflected the breadth of contemporary Australian design practice, spanning lighting, furniture, stone, and appliance specialists. Each participating brand brought its own perspective on how materials, form, and function intersect in modern interiors. Visitors were able to examine products up close, ask technical questions of the people who know them best, and consider how these pieces might translate into their own residential or commercial projects. The single-day format kept the energy focused, with each presentation building on the last to create a cohesive narrative across the programme.
Registration for the event was designed to be as seamless as possible, with complimentary passes welcoming attendees through the doors from the morning session onward. This low-barrier approach reflected the program's broader ambition to make design discourse accessible to anyone working in or adjacent to the built environment. Whether participants were established architects, recent graduates, or interior designers expanding their material knowledge, the day was structured to accommodate different levels of experience and interest. The result was a roomful of people genuinely curious about what the Australian design sector has to offer.
Beyond the exhibition floor, the program placed a strong emphasis on the social dimension of design culture. The afternoon sessions were punctuated by opportunities to gather, share impressions, and make connections that often outlast the event itself. This social thread is central to how Contemporary approaches its programming, recognising that the design community thrives on relationships as much as on products and projects. The venue itself, with its open layout and natural light, supported these informal exchanges, allowing conversations to flow naturally between the formal presentations on the schedule.
The CWID program sits within a broader editorial mission that Contemporary pursues across its coverage of architecture, interior design, and the people shaping both fields. By staging events like this, the publication extends its role beyond reporting on the industry to actively convening it. The program's success in bringing together exhibitors, presenters, and attendees speaks to a shared appetite for meaningful, in-person engagement within the Australian design community. As the sector continues to evolve, such gatherings serve as important touchpoints for taking stock of where the industry stands and where it might be heading next.
