Evan Spurgeon
MS in Sports Product Design, 2025
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Evan loves riding bikes through the woods and town as fast as possible, a face full of snow on a powder day, and a walk to the park with his wife and two dogs. He grew up in the Southeast and has always enjoyed the outdoors in any ways he can. He has been a bike and ski technician, a chef on dive cruises, an outdoor gear pro, and a guide for whitewater, mountain biking, and backpacking trips.
After graduating from Auburn University’s Industrial Design program in 2015, Evan has spent his days surrounded by the gear that he depends on. During the 15 years he has been working in the outdoor industry, Evan noticed how quickly some products started to fail or break down. He sees having to mend or replace a worn-out jacket or riding pants every year or two as being a financial and environmental waste. With his hands-on experience and ability to relate to users of all skill levels, Evan plans to create gear that will last. Some athletes live in their gear day-to-day, and this gear should be able to hold up to daily use for a long time. Evan strives to design tough, technical equipment and soft goods that make the outdoor industry more sustainable and keep our natural world beautiful for longer.
