Central Station Toronto
14 Birch Avenue M4V 1C8 Toronto, ON, Canada

If you're starting to feel like you've reached the end of the Internet, Central Station can help! CS Recommends is a recurring series where we share the books/shows/articles/movies that we've discovered over the past year. Our writer Alex is up first with a show that totally sucks.

It’s time for Spotify! The! Staff! The game where legends are born, secret musical shame is revealed, and there’s an overwhelming amount of One Direction! Can you match the playlist to the professional? - Graphic Designer... - Senior Art Director - Social Media Manager - Account Director - Junior Art Director See more

You’ve seen their tails on Zoom calls, heard them bark in Teams meetings, and lost a perfectly good headline when they walked over the keyboard. Now it’s time to meet our newest, furriest Central Stationers! First up is our writer, Alex, and her friendly-yet-fiendish furballs.

January can be a really ghoulish month. So, we asked our resident basement ghost, Dave IV, how he deals with the winter scaries. With an upbeat playlist to rock out to, of course! Dave IV, you are a lifesaver. Oh! Sorry! Poor choice of words. Grab the tape: https://spoti.fi/3pVhxtw

It may be chilly, but you'll still have to pry our Two Bears Coffee Cold Brew from our paws! The stunning can design doesn’t hurt either

Old traditions meet new normal. To say this has been a wild year would be an understatement. And while we may not be able to have the big Thanksgiving get-together we usually do, there’s still plenty to be thankful for. The love and support of our friends and family, Amazon, remembering to put ourselves on mute, and only having to get half-dressed for work. Thanksgiving may look a little different, but the spirit is the same. So, don’t forget to take a minute this weekend a...nd think about the things you’re thankful for. Like bread! Thank you, bread, for being there when we kneaded you most. Happy Thanksgiving.

We worked on a complete rebrand for construction management company Cliff & Evans, including this sleek, high-end sales kit. With elegance and functionality in mind, we created a custom Cliff & Evans portfolio that housed everything they would need when speaking with clients, like a compartment for an iPad and Apple pencil to show project renders and progress reports, a built-in stand for "always-be-prepared" flair, and a place for their information package.

Minimalist design for minimal sugar. The good stuff is right on the front of the bottle (as well as inside it!) with clear-cut branding for Bask.

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? We know it's not Kyrie but our Kyrie x SpongeBob SquarePants in-store display for Nike might convince you otherwise. See more: https://bit.ly/3lshkwI

How has our team spent their extra time at home? Our social media manager, Sasky Stewart, has been helping fill the gaps between overburdened city agencies. Her website, East for East, stemmed from a recent Nextdoor post and has since become a logistics hub, pairing vulnerable east-end neighbours with local volunteers. Know a Torontonian in need of support? Please share: https://www.eastforeast.com/

In spite of these unique times, our unwavering spirit to Arrive Together will never falter. The journey to great work has changed, but our sense of direction is as steadfast as this country we call home. From all of us at Central Station

Thanks to community donations, our graphic designer, Zoe Zaiss, has been sourcing quilting scraps from Etsy to produce dozens of face masks. Having surpassed 300, she continues to ship her creations to essential workers in Toronto's healthcare, fulfilment and food industries. (We've highlighted a few of the friendly faces she's helped so far.) Know of any organizations that are in need of masks for personal or professional use? Tag them in the comments and we'll see if she can assist!

While some staff are perfecting their sourdough recipes, Paul Perkins, Central Station co-founder and partner, has found time to refocus on his craft. (The secret talents of our colleagues never cease to amaze us!) How are you staying inspired in week seven of global lockdown?

Wine collector. Sneaker lover. Sourdough baker. And now, 20-year Central Stationer. We're celebrating our Renaissance Manny virtually until we can celebrate him IRL with a nice glass of wine. We'll even let him pick the bottle. Congratulations to (the other) Manny Machado!

While we're all at home in our nests, we've been discovering some hidden talents amongst the crew, like Zoe MacKenzie Zaiss and her watercolours. Wishing you a safe and peaceful Easter long weekendideally spent with a couple of good eggs. #wfhlife

Closing out our fourth week of WFH like Shoutout to Central Station's Co-Founder & Partner, Joe Angellotti, and his wicked drum riffs. #hiddentalents

Little known fact: we employ a (large) number of sneakerheads at Central Station. While we continue working from home, our crew have swapped out their slippers in celebration of Nike's Air Max Day. Who's with us?! Which pAir are you rocking today? #AirMaxDay

You may have noticed that new reviews, review replies and all Q&A have been disabled on Google My Business. Our digital team agrees that this is a good thing for many businesses. You have enough to worry about, without adding this new layer of reputation management. Rest assured, your star ratings are safe and sound. Thanks Google.

Is your attention-to-detail dialled up to level 11? Passionate about experiential design? We're hiring a production manager and we'd love to meet you. #PeopleAreCentral Apply now, through our website:

Pro Tip: avoid hiring similarly-named interns. You know, so you don't try to coax out Jennette Hoskin's classically trained opera voice when it's actually Julie Horan who is our resident leading lady. Silly usJennette's the one that can secretly wield a saxophone. (Look out, Stan Getz!) Luckily this confusion is worth the trouble, considering the incredible talent these two are bringing to our creative and studio departments. Say hello to our fabulous n00bs! #PeopleAreCentral #Interns

This week (or more) were supporting Australia, the Australian Red Cross and our Australian, by listening to Australias finest. Over, and over, and over again. Donate a play or a day: http://bit.ly/2RCmfNg

The staff at Central Station must have been EXTRA good this year; not everyone gets a call from the big man himself! Take a listen... (Thank you Scott Fortney Voice-Overs for giving him our number. )

To wrap up 2019, our Central Station baker elves went all out creating tasty treats for a good ol' fashioned cookie swap. We gathered by the sugar smorgasbord in our festive sweaters, sipping egg nog and nibbling away our monthly sugar intake. Wishing you all a perfectly tacky, very merry holiday!

With 2020 right around the corner, we couldnt stand one more year of boring, overdone, and overused New Years resolutions. So, to start this monumental year off right, we created New Years Roll-Solutions. An original, one-of-a-kind party game that helps you create a New Years resolution worthy of keeping. Will you take down the Illuminati? Or, finally admit the rhythm is going to get you? 2020 just got interesting.

Trade show season can be exhausting. Our retail folks are champs at crafting impactful, modular and transportable trade show boothsjust like this design we did for one of the worlds largest manufacturers of roofing products. Click to see the finer details: http://bit.ly/38AkwzI

Check out our latest feature on the World Brand Design Society's site. You can even click to share your feedback on this packaging concept we developed for Landscape Coffee Roasters.

Lindt Chocolate Shops are a holiday destination for chocolate lovers (and those who love to spoil them!) We have so much fun creating seasonal displays that pique your sweet toothand drive foot traffic. See more in-store magic: http://bit.ly/2rFPRk9

The iconic Hudson's Bay windows are such a treat to dress. While promoting the 'Levi's Lounge' partnership, we matched neon lighting with entire scenes of custom denim textures. Washing machines, floor tiles, cinder blocks, area rugsillustrating how universal and integrated denim is, in the fabric of our daily lives. For more Bay window magic: https://www.centralstationto.com/work-bay

The Challenge: create a space where shoppers felt like they were a part of the testing and trialling experience. The Solution: Nike's Lebron 17 testing lab inside House of Hoops. Browse more Nike retail: http://bit.ly/2Rcbxi4

After evolving Two Bears Coffee's brand positioning, we handed the products over to our design team to roll out multiple packaging designs. (The glossy spot varnish on the fur pattern is our personal fav.) Want more package design? https://www.centralstationto.com/work

With the launch of 23 Engineered, we transformed the concourse level of 306 Yonge Street, into a living lookbook to reflect Nike's innovative product line. Welcome to the #HouseOfJumpman. For more of our Nike retail experiences: http://bit.ly/35BTJku

Saint Elizabeth Health Care wanted to personalize this multi-use corporate space, preparing it for everything from investor meetings to educational walkthroughs. We told the brand story through an engaging timeline, bringing their mission to spread hope and happiness, to life. Watch the whole project unfold: http://bit.ly/33jGiUL

It doesnt get more central than Jeff Millar, our multi-talented, multi-tasking Creative Director. We celebrated his 20 year work anniversary with some snacks, some special guests, and one heck of a walk down memory lane. Cheers!

Our team loved bringing this space to life. Be sure to experience it for yourself at Hudson's Bay.

Back by popular demand, Hudson's Bay expanded their Canadian FAO Schwarz pop-ups beyond Toronto, to include Vancouver and Montréal. Our team absolutely loved bringing the nostalgia of shopping for your favourite toy, to these three spaces. To check out more of our work in retail, browse our gallery here: http://bit.ly/2WnsnLm

Our Director of Strategy, David Williams, is a panellist at tonight's #SYTYWTBAP. Will we see you there?

Opening a new coffee shop in Roncesvalles takes more than a perfected cup of Joe. Read on the see how we helped LIT Espresso Bar check all the boxes: retail space menu website branding... http://bit.ly/30NXJLS

Central Station meets the well-established corporate brand, Italpasta. Together, we re-invented their Nonna Nicolette Artisanal line. Che bello! http://bit.ly/30U0awe

Meet FPO (For Pavement Only), our Central Station Run Club! Nike-clad and under the watchful eye of marathon maven Coach Jane, this crew hits the streets twice a week to get in some KMs and pet a bunch of dogs along the way.

Inspired by the pitch. Designed for the court. Made for the city. Our Paris Saint-Germain x Jordan Brand release dominated 306 Yonge with a combination of impactful graphics, PSG-cloaked mannequins and a shareable moments wall.

All-staff emails about pizza are a cause for celebrationunless the monsters in Technology are responsible. #AR

Thanks to our internship program, our office has hosted some of the industry's best new talent. And when someone like Erika Ymana arriveswe simply can't let go! While we don't fully support her choice to put on , we thrilled to give her a slice of the action as our full-time Account Coordinator.

How do you innovate the iconic Lindt chocolate ball? Let us count the ways. Starting with this clever execution that was voted the Best New Idea by Lindt retail shops globally. For more deliciously creative fun: http://bit.ly/32QkzDI

While runners were busy tracking their splits, Nike launched the Pegasus Turbo 2, to make training lighter than ever. Our retail team was happy to help their Canadian stores give the shoe the launch it deserved. #retaildesign

First impressions matter. Which is why we're so pleased to welcome Jacqueline Dixon to the team. She's the first shining face you'll meet at 14 Birch Avenue, as our new Administrative Assistant and Brand Ambassador. Random Fact: while getting to know JD, we learned that her childhood dream was to become a baker. Considering her lethal dairy allergythat's even more validation that she's better off with us!

As a leading manufacturer of roofing materials, IKO Roofing is a passionate innovator. Not just by evolving their products to endure nature's wrath, but also through their loyalty programs. We developed these in-store display concepts for their distributor loyalty program. Modular, interactive and dare we say... innovative: http://bit.ly/2zL6Sd5