Our Story
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)
Our Offices
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St. Louis, MO
Brooklyn, NY
Awards and Recognition
GD USA PACKAGE DESIGN AWARD
2021 WINNER (x2)
2019 WINNER (x2)
2018 WINNER (x2)
2016 WINNER
2015 WINNER
2014 WINNER
GD USA GRAPHIC DESIGN AWARD
2019 WINNER (x2)
2018 WINNER (x2)
2016 WINNER (x3)
GD USA WEB DESIGN AWARD
2019 Winner
2017 Winner
2016 Winner (x2)
2015 Winner
2014 Winner (x2)
GD USA HEALTH + WELLNESS
2021 Winner (x4)
2020 Winner (x2)
2018 Winner (x3)
2017 Winner (x2)
2016 Winner
SB MONTHLY
2021 Best PR Firm
2020 Best Marketing Firm
2018 Best in Reliability
2017 Future 50
2017 Best in Quality
2016 Best in Quality
2014 Best Web Design Firm
EXPERTISE
2020 Best Graphic Designers In St. Louis
2016 Best Web Design Firms In St. Louis
DAVEY AWARDS
2019 Winner
2018 Winner (x2)
ST. LOUIS AWARDS
2021 Winner Printing and Publishing
MARKETING EXPERTISE AWARD
2016 Best Integrated Branding Campaign
BEST BUSINESS CARD DESIGN
Selected by The Cardonizer, The Design Inspiration, and 30 Innovative Designs
HERMES CREATIVE AWARDS
2020 Platinum Winner – Website B2B
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
2019 Bronze Winner – Fully Animated Piece
2017 Bronze Winner – 3D Graphics/Animation
W3 AWARDS
2019 Winner
2018 Winner (x2)
2017 Winner
MEMBERS OF:
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.