about | MTH UPDATE

Hello

We are Make Things Happen, an approachable, friendly and compassionate design agency based in Edinburgh and Macclesfield. We are an award-winning creative agency specialising in exhibition and interpretation design.

We create meaningful user experiences, engaging interpretive content and develop beautiful, impactful visual identities for the museum + heritage sector.

We like to cultivate curiosity by bringing heritage to life through our designs.

creating with care

We care about each and every project. We take on work that excites us, that is doing good, that is making a difference however big or small.

designing with purpose

We like to get to know you and for you to get to know us. We work with you, consulting throughout the course of a project to produce work that reflects your vision.

making with meaning

Sounding good so far? Take a closer look at who we are or head over to our services page to see what we can do for you.

our mission

is to create, curate and make exhibitions
you want to go to; produce innovative interpretation strategies; and build bold and beautiful brands that tell your story without using a single word.

access all areas

Curious, friendly and focused, our team works collaboratively to form authentic design responses. We understand what it takes to design accessible solutions and have a genuine passion for inclusive design. We believe that culture and heritage can and should be enjoyed by all – it just takes careful, creative thinking.

community over competition

We're as open, accessible and inclusive in our design practice as we are in our design solutions. Make Things Happen was formed with a vision to connect with, support and champion other creative agencies and freelancers in the industry. This is an approach we continue to proudly follow today.