Design has the power to protect, enhance and restore communities and environments - a principle that drives Catherine Ramsden's work as both Founding Director of... See more.

Attending the University Design Forum Annual Conference last month left us with a lot to reflect on. Focusing on ‘Back to the Future: University Design:... See more.

The Useful Simple Trust has been awarded ‘SME Employer Skills Champion of the Year’ at the 2025 Enginuity Skills Awards, recognising our leadership in developing... See more.

The Useful Simple Trust is proud to share our 2024-25 Impact Report. This year we are focusing on the theme of ‘collaborative innovation’, showcasing how... See more.

On Thursday 26 June, our team dedicated four hours to support High Trees at their Tulse Hill Adventure Playground – part of our annual Summer... See more.

On 29 May, our Founding Director Catherine Ramsden delivered the IABSE Annual Lecture, ‘Through the redline’, sharing valuable insights on integrating social purpose with design... See more.

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) has been recognised as ‘B Corp of the Year’ at the prestigious 2025 British Business Awards, reinforcing our position as... See more.

The Useful Simple Trust (UST) has reached a significant milestone in our climate action journey, advancing from Silver to Gold certification as a Carbon Literate... See more.

Catherine Ramsden, the Studio’s Founding Director, joined the discussion with Circular., diving into the era where sustainability is no longer optional but imperative.   In March,... See more.