About Us
In 1997 after working in the graphic arts field for many years, we decided to start our own graphic arts studio. Searching for a name to call the business, we came across Lúgh” (pronounced LOO). In Celtic mythology, Lúgh is the God of Light and Art—the master of all arts. We felt Lúgh perfectly represented our company vision and what we wanted to provide our clients.
Our focus is on branding—the art of delivering your message visually. We take our clients through a process that often yields benefits beyond a brand. Our process by design incorporates the client’s “DNA” and the result is a collaborative effort.
Once a brand is “done” then it is rolled out and we execute that entire process which you can review in our Case Study section, from websites to stationery, premium items to major events.
In over 14 years of business, we have worked with clients in a variety of industries ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small start-ups. We have provided overseas onsite conference support in cities such as Bangkok, Sydney, Barcelona, Dublin, London, Geneva, Lisbon, Berlin, Buenos Aires, Montréal, Istanbul, Paris, Vienna, Vancouver, Stockholm, Zürich and Santiago, Chile. We understand the importance of localization in the global market and leverage that while onsite.
Our onsite staff (who together speak five languages), as well as an extensive network of artists and vendors, enables us to work effectively in different media and languages domestically and internationally.
We would welcome the opportunity to work with you too.
The Story of Lúgh
According to ancient Celtic legend, a great celebration was underway in the Kingdom of Teamhair, ruled by the King of Tuatha deDanaans. At the height of the festivities, a youth went to the gates of Teamhair and asked to meet the King.
“Who are you?” inquired the gatekeeper. “I am Lúgh, son of Cian of the Tuatha de Danaan and of Ethlinn, daughter of Balor, King of the Fomor,” he answered. The gatekeeper asked, “What are you skilled in? For no one without a skill enters Teamhair.” Lúgh responded, “I am a carpenter.” The gatekeeper replied, “We do not need you, for we have a carpenter.” Not to be easily dismissed, Lúgh continued, “I am a smith.” To this, the gatekeeper retorted, “We do not need you; we have a smith.”
But Lúgh was persistent, declaring that he was a champion, a harper, a poet, a teller of tales, a hero, a sorcerer, and a craftsman. Each time the gatekeeper merely nodded his head, explaining that these trades were already represented in the court by other members of the Tuatha de Danaan.
Finally, Lúgh instructed the gatekeeper, “Ask the King if he has any individual who possesses all of these skills simultaneously. If he does, I will take my leave and not entreat you further.” The gatekeeper went to the King and told him, “There is a young man at the door who should be called the Master of All Arts.”
The King answered, “Let him in – as a man the likes of him has never before been to Teamhair.” After which, the King abdicated his throne to the more worthy Lúgh, who became the new king.
