About
Small by design.
Rutt Creative is the independent creative practice of designer, photographer and creative director Mark Rutt.
Based in Darlington, Maryland, and working with businesses across Harford and Cecil County, Maryland and southern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
More partner.
Less vendor.
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.
The approach
Make good work. Make it easy.
Make it count.
01 /
Ask questions
Start with the goal: 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.
02 /
Kick ideas around
Then sort it out: Figure out what’s useful, what’s unnecessary and where the money is best spent.
03 /
Make the thing
Then 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.
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.
I believe in straightforward relationships, honest advice and paying for work, not promises, jargon or unnecessary overhead.