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.

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!

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!

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!

GDC Manitoba - Design for Business Event...

GDCMB_Design4BizEvent, originally uploaded by Adrian J.K. Shum, CGD.

Design For Business: What To Look For When Hiring A Web Designer
Date: May 18, 2011 (12:00 pm - 1:00 pm)
Location: Anhang Room (2nd floor, Millennium Library, 251 Donald Street)
Cost: $20.00 (lunch included)

More information is available via the Manitoba Chapter on www.gdc.net, click here.

Limited spaces available! To register for this event, visit www.gdc.net

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!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.5 (In Like a Lion Edition)

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the first installment for 2011 of Pecha Kucha night (Vol.5) in Winnipeg tonight, 9 March at the Park Theater on South Osborne. Join us as a diverse group of speakers hit the stage to 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. You don't want to miss this event... hope to see you there! Cheers!

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!

GDC Manitoba AGM - 1 February 2011...

Join us next week Tuesday, 1 February as the Manitoba chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada holds their Annual General Meeting (AGM). It's going to be a blast, as the Manitoba Chapter Executives plan to present, PechaKucha-style! I hope to see you there!

GDC Manitoba Chapter 2010 Annual General Meeting...
When: Tuesday, 1 February 2011 at 7:00pm
Where: Anhang Room, Millennium Library (251 Donald Street)
Cost: FREE!!!

*Fantabulous e-news header graphic designed by Jeope Wolfe, CGD - GDC Manitoba Chapter Communications Chair.

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!

GDC/NMM 2010 Holiday & Anniversary Party...

Next week Thursday, 16 December we'll see New Media Manitoba and the Manitoba chapter of the Society of Graphic Designers of Canada join forces to celebrate two momentous and milestone occasions, with a holiday party that will simultaneously celebrate NMM’s tenth – and GDC Manitoba’s twentieth – anniversary of representing creativity, ingenuity and innovation in Manitoba.

Circle the 16th on your calendars – and join us for a party 20/10 years in the making.
When: Thursday December 16 – 7:00pm
Where: Luxalune Gastropub, 734 Osborne Street
Cost: $10 (members), $15 (non-members)
Tix: newmediamanitoba.com/events

I have no doubt that this event will sell-out. Tickets are limited, so don't delay! Buy your ticket(s) today! There will be door prizes galore and lots of fine folks to mingle with... I hope to see you there for a holiday beverage (or two) - cheers!

*Promotional design by GDC Manitoba's awesome Communications Chair, Jeope Wolfe (CGD).

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.4 (Fattening Up for Winter Edition)

GDC Manitoba proudly presents the final installment for 2010 of Pecha Kucha night (Vol.4) in Winnipeg next Thursday evening, 18 November at the Park Theater on South Osborne. Join us as a diverse group of speakers hit the stage to 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. You don't want to miss this event... hope to see you there! Cheers!

*The beautiful, silk-screened Pecha Kucha Winnipeg poster series were designed by Anne Emma Christiani

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.3

GDC Manitoba proudly presents Pecha Kucha night (Vol.3) in Winnipeg next Thursday evening, 26 August at the Park Theater on South Osborne. Join us as a diverse group of speakers hit the stage to 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. Hope to see you there! Cheers!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night Vol.2

GDC Manitoba proudly presents Pecha Kucha night (Vol.2) in Winnipeg next Thursday evening, 20 May at the Park Theater on South Osborne. Join us as thirteen speakers from a diverse range of industries hit the stage to present 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. Hope to see you there! Cheers!

GDC Manitoba - Pecha Kucha Night...

GDC Manitoba proudly presents their inaugural Pecha Kucha night in Winnipeg this evening at the Park Theater on South Osborne. Join us as twelve speakers from a diverse range of industries hit the stage to present 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/.

Hope to see you there! Cheers!

2009/10 GDC Manitoba Chapter Annual General Meeting...

Photos from the GDC Manitoba Chapter's Annual General Meeting have been posted to my Flickr. Once again, the AGM was held at the Park Theatre on South Osborne, in Winnipeg.

View the photos in the embedded slideshow below (requires Flash), or on Flickr, here. Cheers!

Warm Wishes from Circle...

Holiday greetings! May your holiday season be filled with much warmth, love and happiness! Cheers!

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