Winnipeg, Canada

We wish you hope, peace, fulfillment, and the very best for 2008…

Winnipeg, Canada

All of us at Circle are trying to reduce negative impacts on the environment—at work and at home. New parent-to-be, designer Susan McWatt FitzGerald (expecting late April 2008) is comparing products in preparation for her upcoming addition. One product that is topping the list is cloth diapers.

“Research shows disposable diapering of one baby will produce over two tons of used, non-biodegradable waste… which can take up to 500 years to decompose (www.kushies.com).” Cloth diapers also make sense economically—over a period of 2.5 years, using cloth diapers can save over $1850 compared to disposable diaper use. The options for easy-to-use and comfortable cloth diapers are growing—parents can pick from diapers made from organic hemp/cotton, recycled polar fleece, your traditional flannel, and biodegradable liners. An added bonus—many of these options are now available at your local department store, or online from Canadian sources such as www.kushies.com (based in Ontario) or www.weecarediapercompany.com (BC).

Kingston, Ontario

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new website for Willoughby MacLeod Warkentin LLP, Barristers and Solicitors (WMW), a Kingston-based law firm. Several years after creating a distinctive visual identity and stationery system for WMW, Circle was engaged to create a credible online presence for the practice. The simple-to-navigate website features a series of rotating banner graphics in the header section, conveying key messages and the firm’s professional specialties. View the website at www.macleodlaw.net.

Winnipeg, Canada

Yesterday, our own Susan McWatt FitzGerald (and erudite hubby Ryan) received their Arthur Murray Dance School certificate for Bronze I social dancing at a graduation ceremony held at the Fort Garry Hotel. On weekends and numerous evenings since May, Susan and Ryan have been learning ballroom dancing… the Rumba, Cha Cha, Swing, Merengue, Hustle, Samba, Mambo/Salsa, Bolero, Foxtrot, Waltz and Tango—their aim is to graduate with a full medal Bronze I in the near future (which will require the study of an additional three dances and freestyle testing).

In spite of a busy and varied extra-curicular life (such as daily runs with her three-legged dog Typo, looking after two pet rabbits, needlepoint and embroidery, countless home improvement projects…) Susan also teaches Typography at Red River College, and has recently joined the school’s Graphic Design Advisory Committee. Husband Ryan FitzGerald is no slouch either—his creative hats include those of writer (stories, scripts) and producer (new media and game development) with Nihilonaut.