It’s time for a new story.
A story about new makers and fresh thinkers. Of restless innovators and conscious creators. And designers daring to do things differently.
May Communications is a Margate-based PR consultancy founded by Martha McNaughton; a highly-experienced communications consultant specialising in the fields of design, craft and architecture.
What we are all about:
Passionate about growing brands and building connections, from big-picture strategy to unforgettable activations.
Experienced in crafting standout campaigns and events — press trips, launch parties, exhibitions, and trade shows that spark conversation and build community.
Skilled in bringing stories to life, whether through media coverage, speaking opportunities, or influencer collaborations.
Driven by creating meaningful partnerships and industry recognition that elevate brands and leave a lasting impression.
Clients
Recent News
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HOUSE at County Hall Pottery
HOUSE was an exhibition that took place at County Hall Pottery November - December 2025. A shoppable exhibition, where visitors could buy everything on display, from a range of ceramicists, HOUSE was a must-see during the festive season.
House & Garden
Country Homes & Interiors
Conde Nast Traveller
Livingetc
The Standard -

The Objects We Live by
Ceramicist Emma Louise Payne opened the doors to her west London atelier and invited a roster of makers to showcase their designs in an immersive exhibition that explored how design shapes, inhabits, and becomes part of our everyday lives.
Dezeen
Wallpaper*
House & Garden
Livingetc
Homes & Gardens
The World of Interiors
Evening Standard
Design Anthology -

TIDES
Artist NAT MAKS has joined forces with furniture designer Brogan Cox to create a new range of coffee and side tables inspired by the seaside. The hand-made and hand-marbled objects pay homage to the Margate tides and sunsets that grace it.
House & Garden
World of Interiors
Livingetc
Homes & Gardens
Elle Decoration
Dezeen
Country & Town House