PRESS
Press
Some words (and videos) said by some people along the way.
April, 2017
Power and Influence Magazine
‘Ottawa VS. Itself,’ from local designer Dominic Coballe.
January, 2017
Ottawa Metro
Ottawa designer coins slogan for the city in new t-shirt
March, 2016
Urban Beardsman Magazine
"This one tidies up your beard, and so much more."
July, 2015
One of a Kind Magazine
"quality, substance and why slow (goods)...and steady will win the race"
Square Blog
"...they bring their whimsical designs to life."
December, 2014
blogTO
"Here's our gift guide of 40 items you can find at this year's show."
December, 2014
The Gift Guide
"The gifts in this guide are hand-picked by our editorial experts..."
November, 2014
Torontoist
"The new shop features a vast and varied book selection, Toronto-centric clothing and housewares..."
October, 2014
Herd Magazine
"2014 Holiday Gift Guide"
March, 2014
Canadian Living
"One of a Kind Spring Show Preview"
March, 2014
The Morning Show on Global Toronto
"Birdhouses for the city dweller..."
April, 2014
Globe and Mail
"Birds in the ’hood"
CHCH TV
"I absolutely adore this graffiti wood birdhouse."
BlogTO
January, 2014
"...the Urbanwood line is an elegant example of modern cartography."
Ruby TFO
September, 2013
"Fabriqués à la main, leurs produits sont entièrement conçus à partir de pièces recyclées."
Ottawa Citizen Style
July, 2013
"Conversation Piece For Sale"
Puce Pop Montréal
June, 2013
"..a must for getting your gaming and gadget fix this spring."
Ottawa Magazine
April, 2013
"Our goal is to make things that are fun and that instigate some sort of reaction with people."
Ottawa Magazine
March, 2013
"...sustainable fashion is not a separate industry, but rather a growing sector."
Upcyclist
January 31, 2013
"...an awesome range of ‘slow goods’ from recycled materials."
Where Ottawa
January 23, 2013
"Each piece is one-of-a-kind and a beautiful reminder of your visit to the capital."
Macgasm.net
January 14, 2013
"It certainly classes up the already classy iPhone 5, that’s for sure."
CTV National News
January 3, 2013
"CTV covers Shopify & N-Product gets a little air time..."
Ottawa Citizen
December 9, 2012
"Urbanwood map of Chinatown which he makes from wood offcuts..."
Life@Home
September 18, 2012
"Trust me, you’ll get a lot of “Oh, cool!” when you wear one of these laser-cut, hand-finished rings..."
Creative Move
August 4, 2012
"Thinking it through carefully into valuable products with meticulous detail."
Translated from Thai.
Design Brasil
August 2, 2012
"The unusual and sustainable accessories are even more interesting..."
Translated from Portuguese.
Ecouterre
July 27, 2012
"Instead of consigning them to the recycling bin, the Canadian designer decided to turn them into jewelry..."
Dezeen Magazine
March 30, 2012
"Dezeen Watch Store is a carefully curated online store specialising in watches by named designers and boutique brands."
Ef Magazine
February 28, 2012
"Deckster Time:Piece is unique and innovative."
Macgasm TV
February 7, 2012
"In this week’s episode we sit down with N-Product co-founder Dom Coballe to talk about the Deckster iPod nano Timepieces."
EcoLuxLife
February 7, 2012
"...committed to small companies and suppliers that are historically known and have a tradition in quality and craftsmanship."
Ottawa Citizen
January 13, 2012
"...“slow goods” movement, a step back to a time when things were made with care and wouldn’t break after a few weeks of use.
Macworld
January 5, 2012
"This Canadian company is the latest to see the wrist-adorning possibilities of the iPod nano, but it does so with a recycling twist."
GadgetMac
December 30, 2011
"You've never seen this much awesomeness in an iPod Nano watch band guaranteed."
TUAW
December 29, 2011
"...the Deckster did a much better job of holding the iPod nano in place than most of the other wristbands. "
Ecouterre
December 13, 2011
"Transform your iPod Nano into an eco-friendly timepiece with the Deckster Re:Class series..."
Daily Exhaust
December 7, 2011
"...passion and determination in making the best possible product."
PCWorld
August 30, 2011
"...solves the problem while maintaining a stylish look..."
GigaOm, New York Times, CNN Money
August 30, 2011
"...unique designs that feature high-quality materials unlike any you’ll find from other offerings."
The Examiner
August 19, 2011
"Everything about Deckster is interesting from the founders to the pieces...
Shopify
August 5, 2011
"...interviewed the Deckster team, Dominic Coballe and Chrystale Ladouceur."
Blackberry Cool
June 2, 2011
"Deckster is a really cool product we’ve come across that turns your iPod Nano into a watch..."
CasaSugar
June 2, 2011
"...sophisticated yet fun way to wear your iPod nano."
Tom's Guide
June 2, 2011
"...Deckster marie apparence, fonctionnalité et fiabilité."
GigaOm
May 27, 2011
"The Deckster is definitely an inspired product, and one that embodies well the principles of the “Slow Goods” movement..."
Apt613
May 26, 2011
"Half tape deck, half watch, all iPod, it’s a pretty sweet looking product."
Untether.tv
April 28, 2011
"Deckster, the elegant iPod Nano watch band."
TechCrunch
April 28, 2011
"Chrys and Dom Coballe, is making some handsome iPod nano watch bands..."
Yanko Design
April 28, 2011
"I appreciate it when designers not only address the aesthetic values of design, but also the manufacturing ethos..."
CoolMaterial
February 8, 2011
...the inspiration for the Deckster (the nostalgia of dropping in a tape, not old hook-up buddy part)."
Macgasm
February 4, 2011