Holiday Greetings, from Circle!

Holiday Greetings!, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

From all of us at Circle - Merry everything to you and yours!! Cheers!!!

In lieu of the traditional, Circle has opted to distribute holiday greetings electronically (past cards drew from Chinese proverbs, ancient rune translations, etc.). This year's message was written by Robert L. Peters.

Recommended Viewing: guardiandojo.ca

New Guardian Dojo - Kyokushin Karate Canada website, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

I'm very pleased to announce the launch of a new responsive design website for Guardian Dojo - Kyokushin Karate Canada. Please visit us at www.guardiandojo.ca - be sure to check it out on your iPad or mobile device!

Launched just in time for the presentation I will be giving at the next PechaKucha Night Winnipeg - Vol.12... the last one for 2012. Should be interesting to say the least!

Hope to see you there! Osu!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.11...

PechaKucha11_Wpg_101, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the third Pecha Kucha night (Vol.11) for 2012 in Winnipeg, next week Thursday, September, 20th at the Park Theater on South Osborne.

For more information about the event, speakers and more, visit GDC Manitoba online at http://www.gdc.net/chapters/manitoba.htm. To learn more about the PK movement, visit Pecha Kucha online at http://www.pecha-kucha.org/.

Additional information can be found via Twitter and on Facebook. You won't want to miss this Pecha Kucha Night... hope to see you there! Cheers!

Recommended Viewing - Friends of Modern Dog...

Friends of Modern Dog, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

For all my friends and for those who believe in doing the right thing, please consider donating to Modern Dog's lawsuit fundraiser.

www.friendsofmoderndog.com is the fundraising website for Modern Dog's legal battle against some of the largest corporations in the world for their infringement of Modern Dog's legal copyright.

Visit the Friends of Modern Dog website to learn more and to donate - www.friendsofmoderndog.com

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.9...

PechaKucha9_Wpg_101, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the first Pecha Kucha night (Vol.9) for 2012 in Winnipeg, next week Thursday, February, 23rd at the Park Theater on South Osborne.

For more information about the event, speakers and more, visit GDC Manitoba online at http://www.gdc.net/chapters/manitoba.htm. To learn more about the PK movement, visit Pecha Kucha online at http://www.pecha-kucha.org/.

Additional information can be found via Twitter and on Facebook. You won't want to miss this premiere event for 2012... hope to see you there! Cheers!

Seasonal Wishes from Circle...

Circle2011_SeasonalWishes, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

Wishing you hope, peace, love, joy, and the very best for 2012 (the year of the Dragon)!!!

In lieu of the traditional, Circle has opted to distribute holiday e-greetings (past cards drew from Chinese proverbs, ancient rune translations, etc.). This year's message was written by Robert L. Peters.

COOL! My Instagram Snowflakes on CNET/Crave...

Big fat snowflakes in the city today!, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

On 8 December 2011, Apple released their App Store Rewind 2011 and declared Instagram as the iPhone app of the year. Following that, the Crave blog on CNET put out a call to all Instagram users to submit their favourite Instagram pictures, with the editors top picks to be published to an online gallery.

Well, I'm very pleased to say that my Instagram photo of snowflakes from 4 December 2011 was selected! Check it out amongst the other selected submissions on CNET/Crave blog.

Cheers!

Well Grown... Movember 2011 Ends.

Well Grown..., originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

...and so ends the moustache growing for 2011. Serious props to my fellow Canuck Mo'bros and Mo'sistas!!! Go Team Canada!!! For those of you who care to witness the horror* of my Movember Mo' feel free to check out my end of Movember photo on my Flickr account, here.

*Don't say I didn't warn you. Cheers!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.8...

PechaKucha8_Wpg_101, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the fourth and final Pecha Kucha night (Vol.8) for 2011 in Winnipeg on Thursday, 10 November at the Park Theater on South Osborne.

For more information about the event, speakers and more, visit GDC Manitoba online at http://www.gdc.net/chapters/manitoba.htm. To learn more about the PK movement, visit Pecha Kucha online at http://www.pecha-kucha.org/.

Additional information can be found via Twitter and on Facebook. You won't want to miss this final event for 2011... hope to see you there! Cheers!

In Support of Movember 2011...

Movember2011, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

I've decided to participate in this year's Movember movement in support of prostate cancer initiatives... it's gonna be interesting.

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces, in Canada and around the world. With their “Mo’s”, these men raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer.

On Movember 1st, guys register at Movember.com with a clean-shaven face. For the rest of the month, these selfless and generous men, known as Mo Bros, groom, trim and wax their way into the annals of fine moustachery. Supported by the women in their lives, Mo Sistas, Movember Mo Bros raise funds by seeking out sponsorship for their Mo-growing efforts.

Mo Bros effectively become walking, talking billboards for the 30 days of November. Through their actions and words, they raise awareness by prompting private and public conversation around the often ignored issue of men’s health.

At the end of the month, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas celebrate their gallantry and valor by either throwing their own Movember party or attending one of the infamous Gala Partés held around the world by Movember, for Movember.

You can support my Mo-growing efforts by donating to the cause: http://mobro.co/AdrianShum - thanks for your support!!!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.7...

PechaKucha7_Wpg_101, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the third installment for 2011 of Pecha Kucha night (Vol.7) in Winnipeg on Thursday, 15 September at the Park Theater on South Osborne.

For more information about the event, speakers and more, visit GDC MB online at http://www.gdc.net/chapters/manitoba.htm. To learn more about the PK movement, visit Pecha Kucha online at http://www.pecha-kucha.org/.

Additional information can be found via Twitter and on Facebook. If you've never been to a PKN event before, you definitely won't want to miss this one (we've got quite an amazing line-up of presenters)... hope to see you there! Cheers!

Recommended Viewing: 2011 Driven Show...

2011 Driven Show, a set on Flickr.

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of attending the 2011 Driven Show - the Aftermarket Car Event of the Year. For all you car enthusiasts out there, you should definitely check out this photo set that I uploaded to Flickr.

Sadly, this was a one day event in Winnipeg, so unfortunately you've missed out on the opportunity to see it in person. Hopefully, you'll get the chance to see it next year! I highly recommend it if you're a fan of cars, import models, tuners, body/engine kits.

More info can be found at www.drivenshow.ca

COOL!!! Canadian Recording Artists Stamps - Series 3...

Canadian Recording Artists Stamps - Series 3..., originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

While I typically refrain from blogging about the design work that I do at Circle Design Incorporated, this is one of the few times where I break those rules... as I feel it's a privilege and honour to be able to design stamps/philatelic materials. ;)

The latest set of commemorative stamps we designed for Canada Post were launched today in Toronto, ON.

The limited edition stamps and philatelic materials (official first day cancellation [OFDC], self-adhesive booklets, postcards, etc.) will be available as of today, in post offices across the country and online via the Canada Post website - for more information visit www.circle.mb.ca - Cheers!

*P.S. - For my friends who were in the know, this was the main reason for my visit out to Ottawa, ON back in February, as hinted in this photo I posted to Flickr - feel free to check out the rest of the photos I took during that trip, here - enjoy!

*P.P.S. - Have a great Canada Day long-weekend!!!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.6...

PechaKucha6_Wpg_101, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the second installment for 2011 of Pecha Kucha night (Vol.6) in Winnipeg on Thursday, 9 June at the Park Theater on South Osborne. Join us as we've got an amazing line-up of speakers who will entertain/enlighten us with their crafts.

For more information about the event, speakers and more, visit GDC MB online at http://www.gdc.net/chapters/manitoba.htm. To learn more about the PK movement, visit Pecha Kucha online at http://www.pecha-kucha.org/.

Additional information can be found via Twitter and on Facebook. If you've never been to a PKN event before, you definitely won't want to miss this one... hope to see you there! Cheers!

2011 GDC National AGM - Banff...

GDCAGM2011_127, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

I've uploaded the photos that I took during the 2011 GDC National AGM to my Flickr, feel free to check 'em out, here. Cheers!

Recommended: Gibson Typeface for GDC...

Gibson_4GDC, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

Gibson is a beautiful, san serif, OpenType typeface. Gibson is designed by Canadian type designer Rod McDonald, and produced by Patrick Griffin and Kevin King of Canada Type, to honour John Gibson (FGDC), Rod's long-time friend and one of the original founders of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada (GDC).

All sale proceeds will be donated by Canada Type to the GDC, where they will be allocated to a variety of programs aiming to improve the creative arts and elevate design education in Canada.

Beautiful typeface, at a ridiculously low-cost, with proceeds going to support the GDC. Win/Win/Win IMO. Go and pick up your copy today at MyFonts.

TEDxManitoba Videos Now on YouTube...

2011TEDxMB_189, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

This 3D printed TEDx logo was part of the schwag bag... pretty neat, but not as cool as the TEDxMB videos posted to YouTube! Check out videos of the presentations here.

I had the privelage of being 1/100 people selected to attend the 2011 TEDxManitoba event held 15 February at the Park Theatre on South Osborne... what an amazing day of great speakers, and ideas worth spreading.

Congratulations to the TEDxManitoba organizers/sponsors/volunteers for a stellar event... thanks for allowing me to be a part of it - looking forward to the next one! Go and check out the videos!

Happy St. Patricks's Day!

Lots of cobwebs in here...

ItsyBitsy_Detail, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

Hmm, well I have to admit I haven't been posting to this blog in any senses of regularity for some time now (so the title seems suitable)...

What can I say? Life has been busy, but that's good! I have become more active on other networks, like twitter/Facebook and even then, jump in and out sporadically. I've likely been most active on Flickr, so if you're interested in what I've been up to, go check out my photo stream!

Happy Holidays from Circle...

All the best wishes to you and your loved ones for a happy holiday season, filled with love, laughter, and good times!

For a number of years now, Circle has distributed holiday e-greetings (past cards drew from Chinese proverbs, ancient rune translations, etc.).

May 2011 (the year of the Rabbit) bring you prosperity, peace, love, and happiness. Cheers!

Recommended Viewing | Design Currency...

How do you define the value of design? An excellent topic of discussion that is sure to be debated for some time to come... Design Currency is the topic for the Icograda Design Week in Vancouver (26-30 April 2010). Watch the promo video (created by the talented folks at Rethink Communications) embedded above, or on Youtube - here.

I will be in attendance at this event, hopefully I will see you there as well! Why should you attend? Well, head over to the Industrial Brand blog and read Matt's post about why he's excited to attend... I couldn't think of a better way to sum it all up. For more information about the event, visit the website at - http://www.designweekvancouver.ca/ - cheers!