I was always curious about this second floor shop, simply because the graphics are so interesting. I thought perhaps it was a hardware store; imagine my surprise to find a graphic design studio. The girl working there left her desk as soon as I entered and asked if I needed help. She explained to me that since they had extra space in their office that they would highlight some interesting design ideas. She showed me a company that recycled tarp materials into shoulder bags, soccer balls and portfolios. These were quite colourful and had recycled tire piping and seatbelts for shoulder straps. There were this mason clamp on jars with solar powered cells in them so that you can capture the sun and use the jar as mood lighting. Or how about a snap together camera, akin to model planes you used to build as a child, except this is a camera. Cool huh!! Or the Spork; one end is a spoon the other end is a fork. Another company used a nostalgic element of using the cassette tape with an usb stick hidden within. So one would think they were getting a mixed tape but instead getting an usb stick filled with thousands of songs. Great ideas and great design check out their website for other alternative design products. Remember Christmas is coming and you don't want to just give that box of socks set again. Check out SHED! read more

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okay, my previous frustration at never seeing this place open on a saturday ended this summer and i'd like to revise my review. i've bought a couple of really nice gifts that were real hits. the graphic designers who run the shop and work in the back on Combine (design firm) are friendly and cool. highly recommend. read more