Jason Gilmour

I am an enthusiastic, outgoing and driven individual with a creative mind and passion for all things design and the great outdoors. I am the lead Designer for the Technical Portfolio of products at both Vango and Force Ten. Lightweight tents, backpacks, sleep systems - anything that goes on your back or in your backpack! As an outdoor product designer with a deep passion for hiking and backpacking, I specialize in creating gear that’s as functional as it is innovative. My approach is embedded in user-centered design, ensuring that each product I design truly enhances the outdoor experience. From the first sketch to final prototype, I have a hands-on approach in every stage of the design process, including prototyping and sampling, to ensure that every product not only meets but exceeds the needs of our targeted outdoor enthusiasts. Whether designing durable backpacks, versatile trekking tents or lightweight gear, I focus on creating products that empower adventurers to push boundaries with comfort, reliability, and style. I also aid in sourcing materials, new manufacturers, develop & maintaining cost models and manage the development process of my specific portfolio of backpacking and hiking products. I also deliver product specific range proposals that reflect market trends of customer/consumer needs. I am skilled in Product Design, SolidWorks, Interior Design & Adobe Creative Suite. I am a strong product management professional with a Bachelor's degree focused in Product Design & Innovation from Department of Design, Manufacturing and Engineering Management, University of Strathclyde. I also have my own food blog where I experiment and come up with new and exciting recipes, let’s call it food innovation! If you’re a lover of food as much as I am then head over to my Instagram page and check it out: @_jason_eats_