MKHarms Creative

Name: MKHarms Creative
Address: Cedar Rapids, IA, US
Telephone: +13195733530
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MKHarms Creative

Specializing in graphic design, art direction, brand strategy and marketing efficiencies.

08/20/2026

Sustainable packaging doesn’t have to mean boring packaging. 🌱📦

Take HelloFresh, for example. Their packaging is designed to do more than just look good—it helps organize, protect and transport all those ingredients while giving customers clear instructions on what goes where when it’s time to recycle.

That’s a lot of jobs for one box!

Good packaging design is about finding the sweet spot between function, branding and sustainability.

Because the best package isn’t just the one that looks great—it’s the one that makes sense from production to your kitchen… and eventually to the recycling bin.

08/18/2026

Is it shampoo? Is it conditioner? 🤔

With Odele, apparently the answer is: Good luck. 🤞

The bottles are so similar, I feel like I need to read the label three times before I put anything on my head.

As a designer, I appreciate a clean, cohesive look.
As a person standing in the shower with shampoo in one hand and conditioner in the other… I would like some visual hierarchy, please. 🥺

Because sometimes, making products look like a family is great branding. Making them look like identical twins? Maybe not so much.

Design lesson: If your customer has to squint to figure out which product they’re holding, your packaging might be too consistent.

08/13/2026

✋ Happy Left-Handers Day!

Today we’re celebrating the 10% of the population who live in a right-handed world. 😂

From smudged notes to awkward scissors, spiral notebooks, and desks that were clearly designed by a righty… lefties have learned to adapt!

But being left-handed can have its advantages—especially when it comes to creativity. 😉🎨

Here’s to all the lefties, southpaws, and creative thinkers out there!

💡 Fun fact: Some of the world’s most famous creatives, artists, and innovators have been left-handed, including yours truly!

Lefties, what’s the most annoying thing you’ve had to adapt to? 👇

08/07/2026

📦 Your packaging is working... even when your sales team isn't.

When a customer picks up your product on a shelf or opens a delivery box, your packaging tells a story before they ever read a brochure or visit your website.

Great packaging should:
✅ Capture attention
✅ Reflect your brand personality
✅ Build trust
✅ Help customers quickly understand what makes your product different

Packaging isn't just a container—it's one of your hardest-working marketing tools!

08/05/2026

Bringing multiple brands together into one cohesive look is no small feat.

Over the past year, I had the opportunity to work with Cargill to help bring their rebrand to life by designing new bag artwork, creating realistic single-bag mockups, and developing pallet mockups across multiple product lines.

The challenge? Unifying products that originated from at least five different businesses into one consistent brand while still making it easy for customers to identify products by animal category.

Strong packaging is more than great design—it's about creating clarity, consistency, and confidence.

Thinking about refreshing your packaging? Let's create something that works just as hard as your product.

07/31/2026

⚽📸 Final Friday Funny: Awkward Action Shot Edition

The World Cup may be over, but the awkward action shots will live forever. 😂

You know the ones… the frozen mid-air jumps, the questionable running poses, the intense game faces, and the moments where your body does something your brain definitely didn't plan.

The best photos aren't always the most polished—they're the ones that capture the unexpected moments that make us laugh.

Here’s to the photographers who catch every hilarious second! 📸🤣

07/29/2026

Summer Book Club! 📖

Broke out the Kindle for this month's book!

"You Are a Badass" by Jen Sincero is basically a reminder that you’re allowed to take up space, chase big ideas, and stop apologizing for being awesome.

Because let’s be honest… running a business, creating content, and making things happen takes a little bit of creativity, a little bit of courage, and a whole lot of “I’ve got this.” 😎

So go ahead—dream big, make cool stuff, and channel your inner badass. 💪✨

07/24/2026

📸 A great photo library is a powerful marketing tool—if you can find it!

Organizing your photos saves time, keeps your brand consistent, and makes creating content easier.

A few simple tips:
✨ Create folders by year, campaign, product, or event
✨ Create a naming convention for easy search
✨ Remove duplicates and outdated images
✨ Keep your best brand photos ready to use

Your photos are valuable brand assets—treat them that way!

07/21/2026

📸 5 Photos Every Brand Needs

Great visuals help tell your brand story before a customer ever reads a word. Make sure you have these five essential shots:

✨ 1. The Team — Put faces behind your business
✨ 2. The Process — Show how the magic happens
✨ 3. The Product or Service — Highlight what you offer
✨ 4. The Details — Capture the little things that make you unique
✨ 5. The Brand Story — Share the moments that connect with your audience

It's critical to create a library of visuals that builds trust and strengthens your brand.

Ready to tell your story through images? 📷

07/17/2026

😎✨💡🏖️ 🎉

Happy World Emoji Day!

If your brand could only use 3 emojis to describe itself, which would you choose?

For MKHarms Creative, it's:
👩‍🎨 Creative Design
💻 Marketing
🚀 Helping businesses grow

Drop your three emojis in the comments—we'd love to see how you describe your brand! 👇

07/15/2026

🌎 Vacation isn't just about recharging—it's about refueling creativity.

New places, colors, textures, and perspectives have a way of inspiring fresh ideas. Sometimes the best marketing inspiration starts with a camera, a scenic view, and a little time away, just like these quick photos of my time along the north shore in Minnesota (on Lake Superior).

Where has your favorite vacation sparked a new idea? 📸✨

07/14/2026

Some moments, emotions, and brand stories are simply better shown than told.

The right photograph captures authenticity, builds connection, and says more than words ever could. That's the power of great photography.

What story is your business telling? 📖

07/13/2026

📸 Stock photos fill space. Professional photos build trust.

Your customers want to see your story—not the same images everyone else is using.

The stock photo in this post has been used in ads, trade show and social media posts for almost every business that focuses on dairy. It's great, however if you see it everywhere is it really making your business memorable?

The custom photo is more distinct and is composed with lighting and focus that feel brand specific.

Investing in custom photography isn't just about getting beautiful pictures. It's about creating a visual brand that people recognize, remember, and trust.

Even though both are photos of cows, no one is going to have the same image as the photo on the bottom!

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