May is Deputy Head of Design at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew and Assistant Lecturer in Graphic Design at the University of Kent. She has 16 years of industry experience as a graphic designer, working across a range of sectors including museums and galleries, publishing, retail and media. She is particularly interested in developing designers and sharing her knowledge and experiences to help creatives to thrive. She is also part of a community of artists in north London, delivering creative workshops and undertaking public art projects.