Dinners Ready...

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

Been a while since I last cooked a meal for anyone (aside from myself/family)... hopefully the steak and veggies were acceptable. ;)

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!

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!

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!

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.).

Holiday Time in Calgary...

I've returned from a trip out west to visit family in Calgary. It was a great trip to say the least, filled with good times with family, great food, and interesting sights...


Spent a fair amount of time wandering around Chinook Centre Shopping Mall, where there were 'live' statues on exhibit (like the Wizard shown above). Check out more photos from my Calgary trip on my Flickr, here. Enjoy!

Recommended Viewing | Neutra Face Another Lady Gaga Poker Face Spoof...

I'm sure that you've seen (or at least heard of) some of the many, Lady Gaga - Poker Face spoofs floating around on the internet... a couple of my personal favorites, Christopher Walken's reading of Poker Face, and the UC Berkeley's Noteworthy performing Poker Face. ;)

Well, above is another one... ;P Neutra Face (this one is more geared towards typographers/designers). Check out the video embedded above or on Youtube, here - enjoy!

COOL! www.typographicposters.com

If you like typography, and/or posters (I like both), I highly recommend you check out www.typographicposters.com... an online collection of largely type-based posters from around the globe... sweet! Go check them out for yourself at www.typographicposters.com - enjoy!

Kudos to Robert L. Peters and Matthew Wells for the link - cheers!

New Media Manitoba 2009 Holiday Showcase...

New Media Manitoba (NMM) held their 2009 Holiday Showcase at the IMAX Theatre, Portage Place yesterday evening. It was delightful (and inspiring) to see local digital media practitioners on the IMAX big screen.


The sold-out event was well attended by a diverse range of local professionals, and proved to be an excellent place to meet and converse, with individuals who were truly passionate about their respective crafts/industries.


The highlight/feature of the evening was the approximate 45 minute, NMM Business Showcase video(s) produced by BlinkWorks: Film and Video Production, you can check out the videos via BlinkWorks' website, here). Andrew Boardman's (MGDC, GDC Manitoba Chapter Membership Chair), MANOVERBOARD was one of the local companies profiled, check out the profile video embedded above or on on Vimeo, here.

Be sure to check out the other videos as well at BlinkWorks: Film and Video Production. You can see my photos from the NMM 2009 Holiday Showcase (Photoset) on Flickr. Cheers!

Recommended | Berns & Black Salon...

A few months have passed since the grand opening of Winnipeg's greenest, eco-friendly salon, Berns & Black located at 468 Main Street (in the old Birt Saddlery building - Main and Bannatyne)... it has now become my salon destination of choice. ;)


Check out this video (taken before the grand opening) I came across on Youtube...

A number of factors influenced my decision... but, mainly, it's conveniently located in the Exchange District (within walking distance from Circle), it's dedicated to being eco-friendly(+) – plus, the staff, service, product selection (and decor) is second to none.

On my most recent visit, I took the opportunity to take a few quick pics... my apologies as they really don't do the space justice.



The decor is very cool IMO...


Hanging on one of the walls was this shadow-box display, housing authentic tools from Anthony Berns Barbershop (c.1951). :D

Berns & Black offers salon and spa services (including straight razor shaves for men)... I highly recommend that you check it out! If you're looking for a new stylist, ask for Kitty... you won't be disappointed (tell her I sent 'ya).

You can read more about Berns & Black online via the Winnipeg Free Press and the Winnipeg Sun, here and here.


Berns & Black is open at 9:00 am Monday thru Saturday (closing hours vary), walk-ins are welcome, but pre-booking is recommended. For more information, or to book an appointment call (204) 944 8454.

Cheers!