Perth Design Week 2026 adopts curated festival format

Perth Design Week (PDW) has unveiled the program for its 2026 edition, marking a significant evolution in the festival’s format and ambition. Now in its fourth year, the event will shift from an open-call model to a curated program of larger-scale events and exhibitions, positioning design as both cultural catalyst and civic instrument across Western Australia.Since its inception in 2022, PDW has built momentum as a platform for design thinking, collaboration and public dialogue. Inspired