What fuels your work and keeps you going? What tools—either software or hardware—do you depend on to get the job done?
At One Lucky Guitar, our favorite “tools” take all forms. From trusted office supplies to essential software programs to the perfect soundtrack, these are the obvious—and sometimes unexpected—items that help our team perform at their best and power through the workday.
Bridget, Account Manager
“Basecamp is our project management tool, and it’s my second brain. It helps me keep all my ducks (and chickens and cows and basically the whole farm) in a row.”
Emily, Writer
“As a writer, I can’t live without my style and grammar reference books. I’m on the Associated Press Stylebook website daily, and I always have the One Lucky Guitar Copy Style Guide open. Lastly, Merriam-Webster Online is bookmarked, and I visit the site often for spell-checking (In fact, I looked up ‘spell-checking’ while writing this to see if it was one word, two words or hyphenated!).”
Jake, Senior Art Director
“Adobe Illustrator is a must-have, and I’m also partial to Strathmore 9-inch by 12-inch wire-bound sketch pads.”
Jasmine, Brand Strategist
“High-quality, active noise-cancelling headphones are crucial to my day-to-day. I’m no expert on audio quality, but not all fits are the same! I like my Anker Soundcore headphones—they are comfortable enough for all-day wear and have a good battery life.”
John, Art Director
“I like putting on some type of ambient music YouTube video on my second monitor. The instrumental music helps me focus on my work, and the ambient video provides a nice escape.”
Jonathan, Senior Art Director
“Adobe Illustrator—for making logos, icons, illustrations, and other graphics—and 2B pencils. 2B pencils (sharpened with a utility knife) are a little softer and darker, and I’ve always used them. I also use Field Notes or Scribe notebooks for early concepts and ideas.”
Matt, Principal and Founder
“I recommend Chuck Johnson’s album Balsams (and generally his entire discography). I’ve written more creative and strategic work in my life listening to that album than any other. Also, of course, Brian Eno’s ambient work.”
Michelle, Operations/Account Manager, Partner
“My team. It sounds pretty cliché, but it is true. I can always count on OLG to be there when I need it most.”
Zoe, Creative Project Manager and Producer
“On photo and video shoot days, I really need my Vera Bradley clipboard to keep all my schedules, scripts, release forms, mood boards, etc., organized. And a shoot day without coffee or Diet Coke would be a disaster! I need that caffeine to keep me going.”
At the end of the day, the tools we rely on say a lot about how we work—and who we are. They ground us, inspire us and give us the kick we need to cross the finish line. From sharpened pencils to ambient playlists to the teammates who make every project better, these essentials remind us that great work is rarely done alone. And at OLG, we wouldn’t have it any other way.
About One Lucky Guitar
One Lucky Guitar is a boutique creative agency in downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana. Our mission statement is “We communicate brand soul.” We believe we can generate the greatest results, through the best work—creating pride in those we serve.
We provide brand development services to mission-driven people, organizations and companies who make the worlds of those they serve a little better.
Click here to learn more about OLG and our services.
