your creative force
our skills tell your story
video
web
brand innovation
leadership team
Zack Ruef
Founder, President
Dane Coleman
Director of Communications
James Davis
Photography Lead
Brent Thurston
Design Lead
Drew Schetter
Web Lead
our story
Founded in 2013, ruef Design is a privately held business in Dayton, Ohio, employing CAD designers, videographers, motion graphics designers, 3D animators, graphic designers, web developers, and photographers. We merge art and strategic communications to produce compelling brand stories and effective campaigns for clients in various industries, including manufacturing, heavy equipment, engineering, logistics and transportation, healthcare, and consumer products. We believe in being a creative force for our clients.