the sycamore q+a {no. 55 }: The Regional Assembly of Text

The Regional Assembly of Text was the first shop in Canada to carry Sycamore Street Press goods, so it was only natural that we wanted to visit them while in Vancouver last December. What we found was a charming place full of stationery, zines, art, and more. Brandy and Rebecca design the majority of the items in the shop themselves, but they also carry the goods of some other small, quirky companies.


1) How did you become shop owners?

We both graduated from the Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design in 2003, mostly focusing on printmaking and sculpture. In 2005, after having worked for other people for as long as we could bear, we decided to put our minds and hands to work and open The Regional Assembly of Text. Our store features products ranging from greeting cards to t-shirts, designed and built by us.


2) Tell us about one of your favorite items in The Regional Assembly Of Text.

We both love our address boxes, which are both practical and beautiful.


3) What is your favorite part about your job?

Being our own bosses is pretty great. Along with getting to be creative each and every day. Rebecca is also a big fan of organizing and tidying our studio on a daily basis, and Brandy quite enjoys writing lists.


4) Is there anything else we should know about you?

Neither of us likes cantaloupe, even in the least.


Thanks Brandy & Rebecca!

If you're in or around Vancouver, visit their shop:
The Regional Assembly of Text / 3934 Main Street / Vancouver BC / V5V 3P2 / 604 877 2247

If not, they have a lovely website, as well: www.assemblyoftext.com

All images by me except for address box image by The Regional Assembly of Text.