ABOUT GHOST DOG CREATIVE
We’re a St. Louis-based creative studio building authentic, strategic brands that are rooted in story-telling and crafted to last.
Behind every brand is a real human trying to make something matter.
(me, a real human — not
a ghost!)
I know what it’s like to build something from nothing and wonder if it’s ever going to fully come together. I’ve been there — juggling every role, overthinking every decision, and staying up far too late tweaking things that still didn’t feel quite right.
That’s why I believe branding should feel less overwhelming and more like finally seeing your vision clearly for the first time.
Hi, I’m Rebecca.
Graphic Designer, Creative Director, lover of books & iced oat milk lattes, creator of Ghost Dog Creative.
Believe it or not, writing was the first love of my life. I was an English major at University of Missouri, (I chose English because English majors famously make a ton of money…ha) but somewhere along the way I fell in love with design. The first 6 years of my career were spent at a container screen printing company, where I grew my skillset, sharpened my instincts, and got plenty of practice with branding and packaging design.
A whole lot of scrappy learning later, my partner Dan encouraged me to start a freelance biz, so I could work alongside cool, value-driven clients, and help them find a creative direction that feels uniquely theirs.
My English degree turned out to be my secret design weapon: I don’t just make things look good, I make sure they say the right thing, too.
My work draws from vintage ephemera, old European menus, folklore, and anything that feels a little haunted (in the best way): layered, expressive, and unforgettable.
Whether we’re building a brand from scratch, building you a new website or creating a tour poster, I bring intuition, heart, and a little weird magic to every project.
NOW SPINNING: “DIONNE” BY THE JAPANESE HOUSE
READING:
GOD OF THE WOODS BY LIZ MOORE
Just a few more fun things about me…
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Before graphic design, there was music. I used to play in three bands, which explains why I think in mood, movement, and emotional resonance. I even went on tour a few times!
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Astrologically speaking: Cancer sun (heart-led), Leo moon (dramatic about visuals), Aquarius rising (spooky-creative energy).
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Dan and I have left the country every year since 2022, and we don’t plan on stopping the annual tradition any time soon!
Travel reminds me that there’s more than one way to see everything — including design. New places shift perspective, and perspective is where the best ideas live.
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Personality-wise: INFP — intuitive, empathic, idealistic, and deeply invested in making things meaningful.
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If there’s a dog in the room, I’ve already found it. If there’s a stray cat outside, I’m emotionally invested. We have two dogs, but if we didn’t live in the city I’d have 10 more and maybe some cats (even though I’m allergic!) I also have to check DoesThedogDie.com before I watch any new movie or show (I still haven’t seen more than half of Guardians of the Galaxy 3....) It drives Dan crazy.
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I cry over anything—happy or sad. I used to be embarrassed but now I’m trying hard to embrace it. My motto is E.B.G.S. - even baddies get saddies.
THE REST OF THE GHOST DOG TEAM:
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Co-Founder and Reluctant Advisor
This is my partner, Dan. He’ll deny being part of Ghost Dog, but he’s heard every idea before anyone else. Dan’s my consultant, accountant, and my “is this good?” check — basically, a little bit of everything.
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Heads of Morale
Holly & Felix are very good at supervising — usually from the couch. They help me take breaks by climbing on my lap when I’ve been at my desk for too long. They help me on client calls by barking in the background. You name it, they make it significantly more difficult—oops, I mean better.
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Actual Ghost Dog
Zero started it all, he’s the original Ghost Dog. The Namesake. The literal ghost. We miss him every day, but he’s forever immortalized in our company name.
Not totally sure what you need yet? That’s okay — you can schedule a free 30-min. discovery call and we can figure it out together!
No pressure. No hard sell. No obligation. Just a helpful convo.
Not totally sure what you need yet? That’s okay — you can schedule a free 30-min. discovery call and we can figure it out together!
No pressure. No hard sell. No obligation. Just a helpful convo.
