Founded in 2000 by Jennifer Ruf, this talented creative director is an intent listener, persuasive communicator, and motivational leader who will make sure your project is profitable.
Evolution: to develop gradually from a simple to a more complex form
At Rufhaus Designs, that’s how we approach each of our clients and their projects. We deliver creative and editorial services for custom publishing, marketing communications, interactive design and development.
We are here to solve design challenges with cutting edge solutions. We pride ourselves on going out on a higher limb to ensure more effective marketing tools and better-spent marketing dollars. Our mission is to collaborate with our clients to transcend across all platforms of visual marketing.
Our Approach
Building a Strong Foundation
Rufhaus Designs will examine your company’s niche, analyze strategies and discuss creative options. We’ll get to know your style and what your needs are. Of course, we care about what you think of us, but more importantly, we care about what your clients think of you!
Creating a Plan and Nailing It Down
Developing a plan in sync with our client’s objectives is our main focus at this stage. We sharpen our pencils so ideas can take form and structure. Creative elements and visual styles are born. Projects are designed and developed for function and then finely tuned and tested.
Our Awards
2011
- Folio Eddie & Ozzie Award Winner: B-to-B Full Issue, Transportation/Travel Successful Meetings Magazine, May 2011
- Folio Eddie & Ozzie Award Winner:
B-to-B Full Issue, Banking/Business/Finance Incentive Magazine, June 2011
- Jesse H. Neal Award Finalist
: Best Cover/Regional - Northeast: Incentive Magazine, Aug-Sept 2010
- Jesse H. Neal Award Finalist:
B2B Full Issue, Incentive Magazine, June 2011
- Azbee GOLD Winner
Front Cover, Regional - Northeast: Incentive Magazine
- LogoLounge: Logo Design: Typography Category
"Typography & Enclosures” 4th Master Library Series
2010
- APEX Winner
Best Redesign: Successful Meetings Magazine
- Creative Public Winner,
Designer of the Month: July 2010
- Jesse H. Neal Award Finalist,
Best Single Issue, Revenue Under 3M: Incentive Magazine, February
2009-Earlier
- 2003 APEX Publication Excellence
Most Improved Magazines and Journals Newsletter/Potentials Magazine
- 2002 APEX One-to-Two Person Produced Newsletter, "Tahiti and Her Islands"
- 2001 APEX Custom Newsletter,
Macy’s Incentive Report, A Guide to Reward/Recognition Programs
- 2000 APEX One-of-a-Kind Printed Publication,
Travel Supplement for "Tahiti and Her Islands"
- 2000 ASBPE Editors Award,
East Regional Silver Award for Publication Redesign/Incentive Magazine
