Ambassador of Design (AOD) collective, with the aim of "raising awareness of design and creativity in the city" hosted the AOD annual ball last night (Sept 16).

The intriguing theme this year was chairs, and various international renowned designers such as Zaha Hadid, Kelly Hoppen, Thomas Heatherwick partook by providing visually stimulating chairs for auction on the night.

In addition, an open submission competition called the Open Academy was held. Based on the long-running 120-year old London Royal Academy Summer Exhibition, the AOD invited Hong Kong-ers from all fields to design their own interpretation of a chair that would plaster the walls, forming a collage that will be the backdrop of the ball.

Thus my entry of creepy doris with giant hand (chair in background) in below post.

Some fantastic paintings (i honestly did think there would be wider variation in the interpretation of the theme, but then my thought processes have not always necessarily proven to be rational or sensible). -And some amazing actual chairs. One of the chairs was auctioned off for HK$650k !!

The handsome manfriend was suited and booted, looking all dashing and professional as the evenings MC extraordinaire. Tip of the hat to the man for keeping control of an escalating raucous crowd of fabulous people, and for helping to raise so much mulah.

Anyways, some quickly snapped shots - excuse the fuzziness (and bizarrely shiny forehead), new phone I dont quite understand yet -not due to the suspected alcohol consumption honest ;)
Hopefully will get some of the real deal photos to share soon.

Have a great weekend people!