At Front&Back, we bring bold ideas to life—no matter the medium: end-to-end creative across websites, branding, print, and custom web apps.

TallyHo gets you from work-done to work-invoiced.

TallyHo - Time tracking for freelancers

I created TallyHo to solve my own pain point: effortlessly tracking freelance time and getting it into Hnry for invoicing. Now it's available for freelancers everywhere who want the same streamlined workflow.

Detail of the Blush album cover design for indie band, There’s A Tuesday, designed by Front&Back

It was a joy to design the Blush album sleeve for Ōtautahi indie band, There’s A Tuesday. Pick up a copy on vinyl so you can paw over the lyric sheet and sing along, or stream it - it’s a really great record!

Magrette Waterman hand-engraved Māori Kaitiaki timepiece

Magrette Timepieces

When the New Zealand watch brand Magrette needed an all-round designer and expert full-stack web developer, owner Dion McAsey knew just who to call on.

Bespoke Redesign for NZ Short Doco platform Loading Docs

Loading Docs

Ahead of Loading Docs Season 10’s debut, Notable Pictures commissioned us for a complete overhaul of their popular short documentary platform.

Sola Rosa

The release of Sola Rosa’s new album called for an ultra-slick website refresh. Check it!

CampingTaiwan bespoke multilanguage website design

Camping​Taiwan

I am pretty sure the phrase ‘happy camper’ was coined about Camping​Taiwan’s Joel Agostino. Add some stellar branding and a slick multi-language website and you get one totally stoked client.

Wordpress website for DRM NZ

DRM NZ

Slick new site for DRM, highlighting their amazing artists; Bic Runga, Dave Dobbyn, Fat Freddy’s Drop, Tom Scott, There’s a Tuesday… the list goes on.

Examples of a great logos and branding

Logo and Branding Design Work

Tell your story with the perfect logo. For over 25 years I’ve been helping companies do just that.

We Build Stuff Too

Client work is the bread and butter, but I’ve always had a thing for building my own tools and platforms. Some scratch a personal itch, others have found a life of their own:

  • TallyHo – Time tracking app built for freelancers who just want to get from work-done to work-invoiced.
  • Pre-FaB – Our in-house web framework, powering every custom site we build.
  • GigGuide.tw – A live music listings platform I ran in Taipei, now preserved as a moment-in-time archive.
  • BLNKK – A matchmaking platform for creative collaborators. Hit #1 on ProductHunt.
  • UIColours – A curated gallery of website colour palettes and interactive design tools.
  • FaBBoost – Our image optimisation engine, baked into Pre-FaB sites for lightning-fast loading.

Client Testimonials

Building websites is a sizeable undertaking and can be a stressful process. Working with Steve was a joy due to his proactive and knowledgeable approach. He speaks in easy-to-understand terms and know when to listen to the client's needs and when to make executive decisions which move the process along quickly, whilst meeting the needs of the brief. Steve went above and beyond on our Loading Docs website build and the finished product was better than we ever expected it terms of design, functionality and UX. Honest, straightforward and talented. Highly-recommend!
Chris Connolly - Loading Docs
Kia ora, I am the Founder of Magrette Timepieces. I don’t have enough good things to say about Steve Leggat. He has done my design work from the very start including branding, print and web. He understands my direction, communicates well and makes deadlines when needed. He doesn’t try and change my vision but does guide me back on track when needed. Like I said I don’t have enough good things to say about him.
Dion McAsey, Magrette Timepieces
After 10 years, 4 websites and countless creative projects Steve has cemented himself as my go to designer and the only person I trust to bring my brands to life. I love his work and so do my clients who get to enjoy firsthand his stunning, creative and engaging websites. Steve has played a huge role in the success of my brands and I look forward to many more projects together.
Joel Agostino, CampingTaiwan
I run a music label ElevenfiftySeven Records, and for the past 15 years Steve has been my go-to designer/web-guy, creating physical & digital album artwork, release schedule collateral, show posters, artist merchandise, website creation and pretty much anything I throw at him. Legend. Oh, & he makes a good coffee.
Steve has designed a heap of our stuff over the past decade! Would recommend 💯
Steve has been so great to deal with in the building of the new website. Great on comms, delivery, pricing and always goes the extra mile to achieve results. Highly recommended.
Andrew Spraggon (Sola Rosa)
[Steve] Leggat displays his prowess by creating user-friendly yet attractive and functional sites that serve their respective audiences well. Simplicity most commonly marks Leggat’s sites, and could be called his signature design feature. With an ultra-modern look and feel, he also exhibits a restraint that contrasts with his often bold use of colour. His design appears innately classical rather than trendy and faddish.
PCWorld Magazine - Hot Designer
Steve Leggat of Front&Back transformed our website into a true work of art. With nearly 90 films in our collection, Steve’s design allows viewers to engage with Loading Docs in a whole new way. His creativity and technical skill have made it easier for audiences to connect with our films and discover the wide variety of stories we have to offer. Steve’s work has been instrumental in helping us reach new audiences, and we couldn’t be happier with the result.
Julia Parnell - Loading Docs / Notable Pictures
Asked Steve to refresh our BigCommerce website, Auckland Martial Arts Supplies, and he did a brilliant job in making the site 100% better. Listened to our needs and kept the whole thing within our budget. Highly recommend!
A decade of storytelling is celebrated on our brand-new [Loading Docs] website, meticulously crafted by the phenomenal Steve Leggat! I hope you all love it!

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