A creator and collector dream of a world called ‘home'.
For now, our creator lives in a place called Design. It is a society governed by the laws of ‘Utility’. According to Utility, order must be strictly maintained, so as to keep everything perfectly in balance.
Meanwhile, our collector resides in a seperate enclave, otherwise known as Art. Within this ancient realm, two great pillars named ‘thought' and 'emotion' support vast floors and ceilings. Despite the strange beauty of these pillars, it would seem they are positioned somewhat precariously.
The realm of Art as illustrated by Charles Palmer © 2026
Unbeknownst to the inhabitants of Art and Design, an invisible divide, resembling a great void, is keeping their worlds indeterminably separate.
‘Whoever may have built this wall and their reasons for doing so, remains unclear. All we know is that there is a hidden rule that belongs to this structure.’ - Inhabitant of The Void
For a single day in each calendar month, a small aperture appears inside of the wall. During this time, the two worlds of Art and Design are connected. Objects, ideas and even people can pass safely between them…
Looking closely above the head of the aperture, in tiny lettering, there is an inscription that reads: cpdwg.
In the world of cpdwg, we believe that everyone can be a creator, collector and much much more…
cpdwg is an exploratory creative studio based in the UK, made for creators, collectors and dreamers.
We strive to produce thought-provoking and meaningful Art and Design that reflects and shapes contemporary culture, through channelled curiosity, habitual play and attention to detail.
In our creative practice, we have an expansive approach, which is reflected in our portfolio of highly site-specific projects. We see each brief as a unique opportunity to express our multi-layered worldview.
cpdwg is The Home of Art and Design. But what is it that makes Art Art? And Design Design?
Art
The ambiguous nature and intangible value of Art is what makes it most compelling, in a space where human thoughts and emotions are common currency.
Design
Design must deliver functional and aesthetic clarity to the citizens of the world.
Donald Judd
Charles Palmer is cpdwg
‘dwg’ is shorthand for ‘Drawing’ which Charles believes is the ‘motive force’ of Art and Design.
How to say cpdwg: ‘sip-dawg’
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