Small
by design.
Rutt Creative is the independent creative practice of designer, photographer and creative director Mark Rutt.
I’ve spent more than 20 years helping businesses figure out how they should look, what they should say and how to bring those ideas to life. I’ve worked in creative agencies, led an in-house creative team for a national brand, art directed major campaigns and photoshoots, and created everything from identities and packaging to websites, photography and environmental graphics.
That range is intentional. Most businesses don’t need more people involved. They need someone who can see the whole picture, offer good advice and get the work done.
More Partner. Less Vendor.
Ask Questions / Kick Ideas Around / Make the Thing
The Approach
Make good work, make the process easy and create something that actually benefits the business.
Most clients come to me knowing what they’re trying to accomplish—not necessarily what the answer looks like or how to get there.
That’s where I like to work. Ask questions. Kick ideas around. Figure out what’s useful, what’s unnecessary and where the money is best spent. Then make the thing and put it to work.
Some clients want to collaborate every step of the way. Others hand me a problem and let me run with it. Either works. The goal is the same: make good work, make the process easy and create something that actually benefits the business.
I believe in straightforward relationships, honest advice and paying for work—not promises, jargon or unnecessary overhead.
Bring me the problem.
We’ll figure out what to make.
You don’t need to know exactly what the answer looks like. Tell me what you’re trying to accomplish, and we’ll take it from there.