Shortlisted designer Nicholas Fuller with his 'Phil' chair, crafted from American white oak using hand planes and rasps. Photography - Adam Stone

China Heights gallery in Sydney provided a white space with industrial touches as a backdrop for the sleek designs. Photography - Adam Stone

Archier's Chris Haddad (left) and Chris Gilbert (right) share a moment on their Otway Circle Table. Photography - Adam Stone

T&W Editorial Director Karen McCartney officially launches the event. Photography - Adam Stone

Archier's Hex candle holders are made from concrete and natural brass. Photography - Adam Stone

Karen McCartney spoke of T&W's support of local, original design. Photography - Adam Stone

Designer Stephen Roy rests on his 'Brace System' bench behind his Callisto lamp, created in collaboration with glassmaker Drew Spangenberg. Photography - Adam Stone

Photography - Adam Stone

Designer Rowan Turnham with his 'Exo' lights, designed with Matthew Harding. Photography - Adam Stone

Designer Kenny Son (Studiokyss) and friend admire the designs of Jack Frost. Photography - Adam Stone

The shape of the striking steel 'Morse' pendant by Elliot Gorham (Noddy Boffin) is inspired by a machine tool spindle taper system. Photography - Adam Stone

Emerging Designer Award judge David Harrison (left) explains the finer points to T&W's Chris Deal and Victoria Baker. Photography - Adam Stone

Nicholas Fuller's completed a furniture making apprenticeship before moving into design, and his focus on craftsmanship is evidence in the 'Juxts' desk and 'Stacking' boxes. Photography - Adam Stone

Photography - Adam Stone

Daast's ingenious 'Harpoon' universal joint holds furniture together using compression only. Photography - Adam Stone

The 'Exo' light series by Rowan Turnham and Matthew Harding was inspired by engineered structures. Photography - Adam Stone

The smaller, beautifully crafted objects of Studiokyss were perfect fodder for Instagram. #tweda Photography - Adam Stone

Photography - Adam Stone

The delicate works of Canberra based silversmith Alison Jackson were displayed on floating shelves. Photography - Adam Stone

Archier's Otway Circle Table and Hex candle holders. Photography - Adam Stone

Hugh Altschwager of Inkster Maken designs using local materials, including timber and South Australian limestone. Photography - Adam Stone

Photography - Adam Stone

Designer Stephen Roy. In the background, the geometric face of his OneSixth Wall Clock. Photography - Adam Stone

Photography - Adam Stone

Studiokyss's metal and concrete paperweights proved irresistibly tactile. Photography - Adam Stone

Photography - Adam Stone