At Forage Branding & Design, we believe that curiosity fuels creation, and empowering our clients brings us both success.
Design and marketing knowledge, polish, and ease of communication should not be exclusive to larger organizations. At Forage, we bring design, strategy and expertise to small-to-midsize groups. Working directly with owners, entrepreneurs, marketers, and non-profit leaders, we bring ideas to life through thoughtful design solutions.
Emily Musterman
Owner + Creative Director
I founded Forage in 2023, after bidding farewell to my career in corporate America. For over a decade, I had worked as an in-house designer for coast-to-coast companies. I wanted to bring that knowledge, polish, and “in-house feel” to smaller organizations. As a designer, I love the exploration and puzzle-solving involved in crafting design solutions. In my 20 years of experience, I’ve worked in healthcare, bourbon, and everything in between.
Fun Facts:
I’m a working mom of two kids. I can project manage with the best of them.
I’m a Kentucky native with just enough twang to make you smile. And, yes, I enjoy bourbon. Preferably, a Woodford Reserve Manhattan. Every Kentuckian has a bourbon story. Mine? I acquired a bottle of Pappy Van Winkle by blindly e-mailing Mr. Van Winkle.
I love food. While I love dining out (Kengo is my top Toledo recommendation) and watching Top Chef, I equally enjoy spending time in my own kitchen.
Michelle Keedy
Project Manager + Copywriter Lead
With experience on both sides of the branding world, I bring a unique perspective to the team. As a former small business owner, I know every minute and every dollar has tremendous value. Prior to entrepreneurship, I connected my love of research with writing through journalism. I love digging deep and transforming your story into a narrative that connects. Communication is the name of my game and I’m ready to listen.
Fun Facts:
I’m a paper list, paper calendar kind of gal.
My chihuahua mix is named after a dinosaur – Troodon (Troodi), a dinosaur known for being small, fast & smart.
I am in an adult tap dancing troupe and (almost) the youngest by 30 years.
I have a 7’ rooster standing guard outside of my home, most often referred to as Rudy.
GOLD ADDY - 2026 AAF Toledo American Advertising Awards: Perrysburg Composts!
GOLD ADDY - 2026 AAF Toledo American Advertising Awards: Jail Brake Branding
SILVER ADDY - 2026 AAF Toledo American Advertising Awards: Jail Brake Instructional Manual
SILVER ADDY - 2026 AAF Toledo American Advertising Awards: Revitalize Perrysburg
BRONZE ADDY - 2026 AAF Toledo American Advertising Awards: Building Ohio Magazine Redesign
Forage is proudly certified by the state of Ohio as a Women Business Enterprise (WBE)