Flock of Leaders

Inspired by good farming, good food, good health, and good energy solutions, the idea for Back Forty Creative was planted. We added plenty of water and big ideas to grow into a full-service visual communications agency with offices in St. Louis, MO and Brooklyn, NY. We are committed to offering responsible design and marketing solutions for all good brands and businesses.
Miranda Summers
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, PARTNER
Miranda is our creative director and half of our founding team. She found an Anda on the ground, started… (Read more)
Amanda Potts
DIGITAL DIRECTOR, PARTNER
November through March, Amanda is our digital director and half of our founding team. April through… (Read more)
Cory Dignazio
ASSOCIATE CREATIVE DIRECTOR
Cory is our Associate Creative Director and office entertainer*. She helps manage projects… (Read more)
Ed Sheehan
SENIOR ART DIRECTOR
Ed Sheehan is an Art Director with an affinity for green pants, and the ability to bring it! He brings… (Read more)
Joseph Young
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Joseph Young is our Senior Graphic Designer and three-time platinum recording artist and producer. Oh wait… (Read more)
Benjamin Phillips
SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER
Benjamin is our Senior Web Developer and has been building things on the internet since it was in… (Read more)
Courtney McDonald
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Courtney McDonald is our graphic designer freshly picked from Bowling Green, Kentucky. While there, she… (Read More)
Carl Cawfield
SUSTAINABILITY DIRECTOR
Carl oversees our office sustainability programs, including office recycling, composting… (Read more)
Our Offices
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St. Louis, MO
Brooklyn, NY




Awards and Recognition

GD USA PACKAGE DESIGN AWARD
2018 WINNER (x2)
2016 WINNER
2015 WINNER
2014 WINNER

GD USA GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD
2016 WINNER (x3)

GD USA WEB DESIGN AWARD
2017 Winner
2016 Winner (x2)
2015 Winner
2014 Winner (x2)

HERMES CREATIVE AWARDS
2018 Platinum Winner – Website B2B
2018 Platinum Winner – Print Media
2018 Platinum Winner – Motion Graphics
2018 Gold Winner – Motion Graphics
2018 Gold Winner – Website B2C
2017 Platinum Winner – Motion Graphics
2017 Gold Winner – Event Marketing

TELLY AWARDS
2017 Bronze Winner – 3D Graphics/Animation
MARKETING EXPERTISE AWARD
2016 Best Integrated Branding Campaign
BEST BUSINESS CARD DESIGN
Selected by The Cardonizer, The Design Inspiration, and 30 Innovative Designs
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CORE SERVICES:
BRANDING
- Brand Audits
- Brand Strategy
- Brand Identity
- Logo and Corporate Identity Design
- Design and Visual Language
- Brand Collateral
- Style Guides
- Brand Books
- Brand Voice
WEB & DIGITAL
- Code Audits and Review
- Responsive Design and Development
- Site Organization
- Content Creation and Copywriting
- Photography and Video Content Production
- Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
- Application and UI Design
- Digital Advertising
- Social Media Design and Integration
- 3D Modeling and Animation
- Videography and Editing
PRINT & PACKAGING
- Brochures and Catalogs
- Specification and Data Sheets
- Product Packaging, Tags, and Labels
- Environmental and Way-Finding Signage
- Trade Show Displays
- Special Event Displays
- Store Fixtures and POP Displays
- Magazine Advertisements
- Direct Mail
SOCIAL MEDIA
- Research Decks
- Strategy for Social Channels
- Copywriting
- Content Development and Curation
- Business Page Design
- Social Campaigns and Promotions
- Targeted Marketing
- Integrated Press Releases
- White Papers and Case Studies
Read more about our core services here.