Meet the team

Ransley Studio was founded by siblings who share a middle name; Ransley. 

A person in a dark jacket and green cap is cutting a large gray fabric piece on a table in a sewing room with shelves, mannequins, and sewing machines visible.

matt

I've always been drawn to making things - taking an idea, working out how it could exist, and figuring out how to build it.

That curiosity led me to study Industrial Design, before moving into soft goods and the outdoor industry. I spent several years in product design and development, working in consultancy and with some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry.

Working at that scale taught me a lot about how products are designed and manufactured, but it also made me question what we were making. The pressure is often towards faster, cheaper and more disposable products. I found myself drawn towards the opposite: making fewer things, with more thought given to how they work, how they're made, and how long they'll last.

That became one of the foundations for Ransley. I wanted to use what I'd learnt to make products on our own terms; things designed to be used hard and kept for a long time.

Outside the workshop, you'll usually find me running, hiking or riding around the Pennines. Spending so much time outdoors inevitably influences the things I design.

Ransley brings those two worlds together: a career in product design and a personal obsession with being outside.
A woman with long wavy blonde hair operates a Brother industrial sewing machine in a workshop setting.

lucy

I’ve been making things for as long as I can remember. My mum taught me to sew, both of my grandmothers knitted, and in my early twenties I found my way back to those crafts. What started as a hobby quickly became a big part of my life. I was making my own clothes, experimenting with ideas and occasionally selling a piece or two.

While I took a more traditional career path, Matt built his career in product design working with some of the biggest names in the outdoor industry. Between us, we’d developed two very different but complementary set of skills.

Eventually, we decided to put them together and build something of our own. Combining Matt’s experience in design with my background in business, along with a shared love of making and the outdoors, Ransley Studio was born.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me running, at the gym, knitting, sewing or making yet another loaf of sourdough.
Two dogs resting on a gray couch while a person's hand gently holds the black and tan dog. One dog is white and tan, and the other is black and tan, both looking at the camera.

lola & honey

Lola and Honey are our workshop pups. 

As well as bringing plenty of good vibes to the workshop, they’re our adventure companions, joining us for hikes, runs and bike rides.

  • About the Brand

    Discover the story behind Ransley Studio and our approach to making outdoor gear.

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  • Design Ethos

    Built to last and designed to be repaired, our bags reflect a commitment to longevity.

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  • Manufacturing Responsibility

    Responsible manufacturing practices guide every step of our design and development process.

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