an analysis on the benefits – and limitations – of CGI Recently, Disney released its first look at the live-action...

One of the most exciting aspects of filmmaking today is the ever-evolving technology available to both amateurs and professionals alike....

At ruef we are always looking to integrate new technology into the way we design and create. Recently we have...

What is it about The Wizard of Oz (1939) that makes it so breathtakingly beautiful? Why don’t cartoons these days...

Websites are a great marketing and sales tool, and they are also the online representation of your brand. In today’s...

Companies wanting to stay up to date on the cutting edge of technology have been talking about a new lofty...

The days of turning your phone sideways to watch videos are over. A new way to consume content is here:...

In the spirit of Christmas and the holiday season, we decided to share a long-cherished recipe for some mouthwatering chicken...

This list was assembled by Zack Ruef and myself, Dane Coleman, ruef Design’s resident horror movie aficionados, historians, collectors, and...

The story of the Common Loon, Hollywood’s most famous (and mysterious) bird While watching the original Friday the 13th movie...

“Get There” by Yuppie In Yuppie’s (Zack Sliver’s) words: “The song is about how someone’s words can follow you throughout...

At ruef, to keep our minds engaged and the creativity flowing through the office, we screen movies. All day, every...

Last summer, we held a free music video contest offering to produce, film, and edit a music video for a...

  If you have kept up with recent news, you have likely heard about cryptocurrencies and NFTs. The newest market...

Today launches the second season of Disney+’s immensely popular (and meme-generating) The Mandalorian. Millions around the world celebrate the return...

With all of the challenges of this last year, it is safe to say we are all ready for a...

The current pandemic has impacted every industry, interaction, and lifestyle for everyone, and it has yet to be known what...

In another thanks to all the local talent we had the opportunity to listen to, we wanted to give recognition...

We would like to give a huge shout out to every incredible artist that made submission to our FREE music...

First, we want to thank all the Dayton artists and bands who submitted their music for our FREE music video...

It’s no secret that the world continues to evolve and change, technological advances being the most drastic. In a world...

Calling all local musicians!  ruef Design has announced a contest to produce, film, and edit a music video for a local artist...

ruef Design is a small digital marketing company with a huge range of skills and services, which means low overhead...

3D animation is everywhere. It’s in our movies and TV shows, our commercials, our children’s programs, our sports programs, our...

Strong, targeted messaging is the foundation to telling a company’s story. A great image can enhance that message by further...

Having been a child when cell phones became a thing, I find it crazy how quickly new technology is developed....

The term “company culture” has become an increasingly popular buzzword over the past several years. This has sparked an interest...

ruef may be a small design agency, but we have a wide range of skills and services, which means low overhead...

DAYTON, Ohio, August 23, 2018 — ruef Design, a digital marketing and media firm based in Dayton, Ohio, today launched...

 Provides New Logo and Website for Richmond Child Literacy Non-Profit Every Child Can Read DAYTON, Ohio, April 25, 2018 —...

It’s the time of the year businesses tend to look back on the marketing and communications strategies performed in 2017;...

Generally, when someone mentions an art medium (i.e. 3D or 2D), their mind goes to an example they can relate...

Our new digs in Dayton, Ohio, feature an open floor plan to foster creativity, plenty of whiteboards and TVs for...

There must be something about Dayton, Ohio, that brings out the innovation in people. Perhaps it’s in the water, which...

When you put a team of ethical and talented website design professionals in a room with 3D designers and graphic artists,...

Modern web design, like any design process, requires a patient hand and an eye for beauty and empathy. The visitor...

For tens of thousands of years, from cave paintings to Picasso, humans have used drawings to communicate. We often think...

There’s a word used so often today in business development, design, and marketing that it has lost almost all meaning...

A client came to us asking for 3D models of some of their machines. This client manufactures large, complex machines...

You may already be aware (or perhaps it’s quite obvious) that our company name, ruef, is taken from our founder,...

ruef believes in the power of good design. You may have read our previous blog entry on the subject. We...

the power of motion While you may not be familiar with the term “motion graphics,” odds are that you’ve seen...

You have a company. You have a website. You’re tweeting, blogging, emailing, pitching and searching. Why? To tell your company’s...

  Simplicity, empathy and longevity are some of the basic keys to proper design. Whether you’re designing a product, a...

‘Communications’ is a big word – the business world in particular uses it many different ways. It can mean public...

Client: Planes Specialized Logisitics What does it really mean to be specialized? Find out in 2 minutes....

We’ve been quiet for a few months because we’ve been working diligently to bring our dream to life. If you don’t...