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The Art of Sharing Secrets: Expertise in Safeguarding Your Innovations

December 7, 2023 | 3D animation
Showcasing your products and services is essential for attracting potential clients and partners. A common challenge, especially for manufacturing, technology,...
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does Disney’s latest live-action remake of The Little Mermaid belong in the uncanny valley?

May 15, 2023 | 3D animation
an analysis on the benefits – and limitations – of CGI Recently, Disney released its first look at the live-action...
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the history of the Steadicam and the advent of the shake-free moving shot

August 30, 2022 | film
One of the most exciting aspects of filmmaking today is the ever-evolving technology available to both amateurs and professionals alike....
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how drone footage can elevate your next video

May 4, 2022 | photography
At ruef we are always looking to integrate new technology into the way we design and create. Recently we have...
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What happened to Technicolor? A brief history and why Technicolor still matters today

March 30, 2022 | pro video
What is it about The Wizard of Oz (1939) that makes it so breathtakingly beautiful? Why don’t cartoons these days...
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5 reasons you should update your website

March 16, 2022 | web design
Websites are a great marketing and sales tool, and they are also the online representation of your brand. In today’s...
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the metaverse is around the corner: how the metaverse will change buying trends

February 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Companies wanting to stay up to date on the cutting edge of technology have been talking about a new lofty...
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vertical videos: how did we get here?

February 9, 2022 | film
The days of turning your phone sideways to watch videos are over. A new way to consume content is here:...
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seasoned greetings from ruef: top secret grilled chicken wings recipe

December 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
In the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season, we decided to share a long-cherished recipe for some mouthwatering chicken...
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the top 10 horror movies of all time

October 29, 2021 | film
This list was assembled by Zack Ruef and myself, Dane Coleman, ruef Design’s resident horror movie aficionados, historians, collectors, and...
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the creepy bird call that sounds like a wolf you’ve heard in every horror movie

October 28, 2021 | film
The story of the Common Loon, Hollywood’s most famous (and mysterious) bird While watching the original Friday the 13th movie...
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Yuppie music video premiere and launch party

September 22, 2021 | film
“Get There” by Yuppie In Yuppie’s (Zack Sliver’s) words: “The song is about how someone’s words can follow you throughout...
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samurai September: the top 10 best samurai movies

September 13, 2021 | art
At ruef, to keep our minds engaged and the creativity flowing through the office, we screen movies. All day, every...
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ruef contest winner Yuppie to premiere music video at THE NEON

August 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last summer, we held a free music video contest offering to produce, film, and edit a music video for a...
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how The Mandalorian was shot: is virtual production the future of filmmaking?

October 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today launches the second season of Disney+’s immensely popular (and meme-generating) The Mandalorian. Millions around the world celebrate the return...
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how to prepare a 2021 marketing plan for the new virtual world

October 13, 2020 | marketing strategy
With all of the challenges of this last year, it is safe to say we are all ready for a...
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how virtual reality is changing the world today

September 24, 2020 | 3D design
The current pandemic has impacted every industry, interaction, and lifestyle for everyone, and it has yet to be known what...
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complete list of Dayton bands/artists who submitted to the free music video contest!

September 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
In another thanks to all the local talent we had the opportunity to listen to, we wanted to give recognition...
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music video contest: three runners up

September 14, 2020 | Uncategorized
We would like to give a huge shout out to every incredible artist that made submission to our FREE music...
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free music video contest winner!

September 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
First, we want to thank all the Dayton artists and bands who submitted their music for our FREE music video...
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the future of augmented reality and virtual reality

September 1, 2020 | 3D animation
It’s no secret that the world continues to evolve and change, technological advances being the most drastic. In a world...
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ruef design launches free music video contest

June 16, 2020 | Uncategorized
Calling all local musicians!  ruef Design has announced a contest to produce, film, and edit a music video for a local artist...
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small but mighty

February 21, 2020 | marketing strategy
ruef Design is a small digital marketing company with a huge range of skills and services, which means low overhead...
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7 reasons why 3D animation is ideal for manufacturers

September 20, 2019 | 3D animation
3D animation is everywhere. It’s in our movies and TV shows, our commercials, our children’s programs, our sports programs, our...
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a picture is worth more than a thousand words

August 25, 2019 | photography
Strong, targeted messaging is the foundation to telling a company’s story. A great image can enhance that message by further...
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will software one day be able to create original digital art or effective design without artists and designers?

May 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
Having been a child when cell phones became a thing, I find it crazy how quickly new technology is developed....
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there’s more to your company’s story than just what you sell

February 5, 2019 | marketing strategy
The term “company culture” has become an increasingly popular buzzword over the past several years. This has sparked an interest...
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the difference between a marketing agency and a design agency

January 28, 2019 | 3D design
ruef may be a small design agency, but we have a wide range of skills and services, which means low overhead...
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ruef Design, founded by former firefighter, lends web design and branding efforts to firefighter cancer prevention initiative

August 24, 2018 | logo design
DAYTON, Ohio, August 23, 2018 — ruef Design, a digital marketing and media firm based in Dayton, Ohio, today launched...
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Dayton company ruef Design launches program for non-profits

April 25, 2018 | logo design
 Provides New Logo and Website for Richmond Child Literacy Non-Profit Every Child Can Read DAYTON, Ohio, April 25, 2018 —...
evaluating the value of your marketing budget – how did you spend 2017?

evaluating the value of your marketing budget – how did you spend 2017?

December 12, 2017 | marketing strategy
It’s the time of the year businesses tend to look back on the marketing and communications strategies performed in 2017;...
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3D modeling – most think ‘Pixar,’ but we use 3D a little differently

September 12, 2017 | 3D design
Generally, when someone mentions an art medium (i.e. 3D or 2D), their mind goes to an example they can relate...
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recent publicity, new office, new employees, new Alien action figure

April 19, 2017 | Uncategorized
Our new digs in Dayton, Ohio, feature an open floor plan to foster creativity, plenty of whiteboards and TVs for...
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an ode to Dayton, Ohio, and some of its lesser-known inventors

March 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
There must be something about Dayton, Ohio, that brings out the innovation in people. Perhaps it’s in the water, which...
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modern, beautiful and user-friendly websites

October 18, 2016 | web design
When you put a team of ethical and talented website design professionals in a room with 3D designers and graphic artists,...
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the necessity of simple, gorgeous, responsive web design

February 17, 2016 | web design
Modern web design, like any design process, requires a patient hand and an eye for beauty and empathy. The visitor...
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from sketchpad to market: photo-realistic 3D models for engineers and architects

September 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
For tens of thousands of years, from cave paintings to Picasso, humans have used drawings to communicate. We often think...
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trusted custom solutions… right

August 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
There’s a word used so often today in business development, design, and marketing that it has lost almost all meaning...
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the (endless) possibilities and applications of 3D design

June 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
A client came to us asking for 3D models of some of their machines. This client manufactures large, complex machines...
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what’s the big idea?

October 21, 2014 | Uncategorized
You may already be aware (or perhaps it’s quite obvious) that our company name, ruef, is taken from our founder,...
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good communications is like good design – less is more

September 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
ruef believes in the power of good design. You may have read our previous blog entry on the subject. We...
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using video to tell your company’s story – part 2

July 8, 2014 | Uncategorized
the power of motion While you may not be familiar with the term “motion graphics,” odds are that you’ve seen...
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using video to tell your company’s story – part 1

June 24, 2014 | Uncategorized
You have a company. You have a website. You’re tweeting, blogging, emailing, pitching and searching. Why? To tell your company’s...
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proper design

June 17, 2014 | Uncategorized
  Simplicity, empathy and longevity are some of the basic keys to proper design. Whether you’re designing a product, a...
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modern storytellers

May 29, 2014 | Uncategorized
‘Communications’ is a big word – the business world in particular uses it many different ways. It can mean public...
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latest client animation

May 16, 2014 | Uncategorized
Client: Planes Specialized Logisitics What does it really mean to be specialized? Find out in 2 minutes....
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our passion

May 15, 2014 | Uncategorized
We’ve been quiet for a few months because we’ve been working diligently to bring our dream to life. If you don’t...

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