Low friction
No extra store subscription is required to validate the idea.
Makerblade
Makerblade is a sharper front end for a small set of experimental optics, display parts, and debug hardware. Checkout is handled by the shared Shopify backend on shop.shenzhenlab.com.
One backend store. Separate front-end brand.
Optics, display parts, and debug hardware.
Then decide later whether Makerblade deserves its own store.
Why this setup
Makerblade can sell from the existing Shopify store immediately. That keeps inventory, checkout, and order handling in one place while the front end gets its own voice.
No extra store subscription is required to validate the idea.
The same collection and product links can power Makerblade and other sites.
If Makerblade starts converting consistently, it can graduate into its own store.
Shop the collection
This embedded collection is pulling from the live Makerblade collection in the shared store. If the embed ever fails, the full collection is still available at shop.shenzhenlab.com.
Next moves
Only after they exist in the shared store and have real product pages.
Adjust collection layout, button copy, and cart behavior without touching the backend store split.
Only if Makerblade revenue or autonomy needs justify a separate subscription.