
MKD Expands Into Children's + Family Illustration
There is nothing that soothes my soul quite like pairing my graphic design roots + being a mom. Children's illustration has become my ab

MKD is back - Let's Talk Design!
Let's Talk Design! August is here which means the first half of the year is officially behind us. New Year, New You ... albeit little cliché, does have some truth to it. While it seems that January get all the glory when it comes to making new resolutions and setting fresh goals, August is equally an opportunity to pause and reassess. Have some areas that you want to discuss updating? For something as simple as a fresh take on your marketing collateral, to a more dramatic pro

Stepping Away (Temporarily) for Maternity Leave
To my wonderful clients and friends, I am officially going on maternity leave until early April.

CLIENT SNAPSHOT: LAUREN CRAM
MKD is delighted to showcase a new client and logo + brand design. Lauren Cram is a talented and creative St. Louis based fashion designer. Previously known as Victrola Designs, Lauren was looking for a fresh new digital identity for 2019. Her goal was to achieve a unique logo that - while simple and clean, was still feminine also had some bite to it. Though I scoured the planet for the right font to use as a base for this logo ... I came up short. So as a result I went pent-

CLIENT SNAPSHOT: MRKR
MKD is delighted to showcase a new client and brand launch. MRKR is a sneaker and lifestyle brand vertically designed, developed, and produc

Fun Friday Open Workday
So this Friday I plan on setting up shop remotely and I invite you to pop in to say hi, ask questions, get feedback, or just hang out and ge

New Year, New You - Let's Talk Design!
New Year, New You ... ok it is a little cliché. But there is some wisdom to it. The New Year marks a clean slate, and time when our motivation to get organized and reach our goals is at its peak. While it seems that weight loss and financial goals get all the glory come January, there are innumerable benefits to dedicating time to streamline your brand as well. TIME TO STREAMLINE You have a distinct style and character that is all it's own, as should your brand. Now is the ti

Exciting Changes To My Brand (And Why The Departure From Studio M)
The thought process behind rebranding Studio M to Molly Kruse Design.

12 Days of Christmas Holiday Series
Molly Kruse Design is wishing you a very merry Christmas this year one day at a time with the 12 Days of Christmas Holiday Series! Keep a watchful eye as they countdown begins December 13th on social media with a combination of classic shout outs as well as some more contemporary tongue-and-cheek moments. Follow me on Instagram #GraphicDesign #Instagram #Holiday #Icon

Living Coral: Pantone of the year 2019
It is the end of the year and while majority of us are lying in wait for the holiday festivities to start, this girl is waiting for the hig