The Dial

Nice weather is here again—yay! That means dusting off your kayaking skills, and enjoying outdoor dining with friends and family. One place that embraces both of those things is Steady Eddy’s Station in Leo, Indiana. Last year, our friends at Fort Wayne Outfitters saw the need for another established paddle-renting location along the St. Joseph River—one that would also serve as dedicated restaurant with a fresh menu and local brews.

In the over 15 years that I’ve called One Lucky Guitar home, I’ve illustrated some fun and important content for our clients and friends—and myself. This post covers just a portion of the visuals hidden in folders around here. Enjoy! (And if you haven't yet, check out a similar post, from my coworker, Jon.)

OLG has had the privilege of providing marketing and communications consulting services to Foellinger Foundation for many years, including a recent brand evolution, and a documentary on its founder, Helene Foellinger. 

The Genealogy Center at Allen County Public Library is the largest free and public genealogy center in the country. The center serves more than 100,000 patrons each year, with well over one-million physical resources on premise, and millions more available [...]

OLG’s approach to brand development consulting is centered around Soul Sessions, our signature service.A crucial element of this process are the individuals we engage to participate in it—a chorus of voices, creating an anthem of authenticity.

At One Lucky Guitar, we approach each project prepared to explore, and ready to dream. Our curiosity fuels us as we seek inspiration, and comes to life in the creativity we bring to each facet of our work.

OLG was proud to win several awards at the American Advertising Federation Fort Wayne 2023 AdHonors Awards! Congratulations to each of the entrants—professional and student alike!—for the incredible work, and a special thank you to our clients for trusting us [...]

Back in mid-2019, we were excited to get the call from the founders of Fort Wayne Football Club (Fort Wayne FC), to help put together the team’s badge and overarching visual identity. This early brand development helped fast-track the team’s momentum, including the recruitment of ownership and investors (including Fort Wayne’s own USMNT / World Cup star, DaMarcus Beasley) before the pandemic postponed the team’s inaugural season in 2020.

An Influence for Good is a documentary film that tells the life story of Helene Foellinger and the three generations of Foellingers who preceded her in Allen County. Through four generations, its members overcome tragedy to leave an irreplaceable and [...]

Over the last ten years, I've been fortunate to work with clients that have seen the value in custom illustrations to help bring their brand story to life. Here are some of my favorites — in no particular order.