The story

After a career of working with major brands in the UK, US

and Canada, Jason decided to pursue his dream of woodworking

which meant departing the corporate world to establish

Mödstar Design & Build. Combining 24 years of business

experience with creativity which started at an early age as

both a maker and musician seemed like a harmonious fit.

Although the fit was no total leap of faith, it was backed

with a certificate in furniture and cabinetmaking obtained

in Toronto in 2015.

Jason always felt that brand building, product development

and perpetual innovation had a place in a modern

woodworking shop. That thinking plus application of various

qualifications such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing

used in conjunction with Jason’s operational experience

within world class manufacturing environments provided

confidence; all of which is paramount from concept to

creation.

By designing and fabricating furniture in small batches, Jason

believes the connectedness between the maker and the

product speaks volumes. This approach allows for a distinct

“product focused” business with sustainable cost structures

behind the scene versus a solely “profit focussed” business

which can often erode a customer’s experience.

“Mödstar Design & Build is more than a business to me, it

is an outlet to harness an obsessive passion for creativity

knowing each creation can be enjoyed by many throughout

the lifecycle of each product” - Jason Vine