CRUFF [EN]

CRUFF

is a graduate graphicdesigner, living and working in Berlin. His ordinary name is Christian Ruff.

CV

1988-90 studied of german language and literature, Humboldt University Berlin
1990-95 studied and graduate of graphic design, Academy of Fine Arts Berlin Weissensee
1995-97 freelance employee in several editor companies
since 1997 freelancer

ATTITUDE

If it works, isn’t good yet.

SKILLS

corporate design, editorial design, image editing (optimization, retouche, manipulation), illustration, cartoon, books), exposition/fairs design.

TOOLS

head, heart & hands, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Acrobat Professional, Lightroom, Cinema 4D, presentation and animation tools, video and audio editors

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CRUFF
Grafik & Illustration

Christian Ruff

Scharnweberstr. 40 E
12587 Berlin (Germany)

Tel. +49 (0)30 40 04 26 04
Mail: info()cruff.de

COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK LAW

The author endeavours to observe the copyrights of the images, graphics, sound documents, video sequences and texts used in all publications, to use images, graphics, sound documents, video sequences and texts created by himself or to make use of licence-free graphics, sound documents, video sequences and texts. All brands and trademarks mentioned within the Internet offer and possibly protected by third parties are subject without restriction to the provisions of the applicable trademark law and the ownership rights of the respective registered owners. The mere fact that a trademark is mentioned should not lead to the conclusion that it is not protected by the rights of third parties! The copyright for published objects created by the author himself remains solely with the author of the pages. Any duplication or use of objects such as diagrams, sounds or texts in other electronic or printed publications is not permitted without the author's agreement. It is permitted to use contents and works within the scope of the quotation right.

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CREDENTIALS (selection)

Abgeordnetenhaus von Berlin

Axel-Springer-Verlag (DIE WELT)

Bahn Fachverlag GmbH

Baustein-Verlag

Berliner Beauftragter für die Aufarbeitung der SED-Diktatur der DDR

Beltz und Gelberg (Der KinderbuchVerlag)

Brandenburger Flugdienst

Bundesrat

Conseil International de la Danse

Club 90°

Drägerwerk AG & Co. KGaA

Ephraim Palais

Expofair GmbH Berlin

GAMES ACADEMY GmbH

GLOBIS GmbH

GRUNER+JAHR

InCaS: Intellectual Capital Statement EU

Landesbeauftragter f. d. Stasi-Unterlagen der ehem. DDR

LB Planer + Ingenieure GmbH

Leibniz-Gemeinschaft e. V.

LRCG The London Research and Consulting Group

MALO Ausstellungstechnik

MELANTE Stiftung

MKPI AG

Naturkundemuseum Potsdam

Otto Köhsel & Sohn Nachfolger GmbH

PAPERBLANKS Hartley & Marks Publishers Ltd.

Potsdam Museum

Robert-Havemann-Gesellschaft e. V.

Sergej-Mawrizki-Stiftung

Stiftung Hans Meid

TIP-Verlag

Verlagsgruppe Milchstrasse

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COMMUNICATION

[Listen & Understand]

Dialogue - Advice - Teamwork

Understanding and beeing understood as a basis for successful cooperation

DEVELOPMENT

[Idea & Concept]

Sustainable and convincing design concepts thanks to creative and methodical working

REALISATION

[Skills & Know-how]

Precision, passion and flexibility in dealing with professional tools

PORTFOLIO

Logo-Design

logo for a film company in Berlin (letter, business cards)

Logo- & Corporate Design

brand identity for a film company in Berlin (letter, business cards)

Logo-Design & Animation

logo animation/jingle for a film company in Berlin

Corporate & Editorial Design

layout katalogue (print & online)

Corporate Design

Logo & Corporate Design

logo and brand identity

Corporate Design

item development (Print & Web)

Corporate Design

serial editorial design, layout, branding (print & ebook)

Corporate Design

brochure

Corporate Design

give-aways for fairs and adds

Corporate Design (Web)

webdesign

Corporate Design (Web) II

webdesign (editorial)

Corporate Design (Web) III

webdesign (shop)

Logo & Corporate Design

logo and brand identity for a catering company, business forms

Corporate Design

event flyer and brochure

Editorial Design

exposition book

(in corporation with Goscha Nowak)

Editorial und Ausstellungsdesign

exposition concept, posters, flyer, display, signs

Logo & Corporate Design

artwork for cockroach race by Nikolai Makarov (Art Basel 2004)

Logo & Corporate Design

artwork (audio cd) for a Japanese music group

Logo & Corporate Design

artwork (flyer) for a Japanese music group

Editorial Design

art book for the painter Thorsten Schlueter

Logo & Corporate Design

logo for a construction company

Logo & Corporate Design

logo and brand identity for a foundation

Logo Design

logo for a restaurant

Logo Design

logo for a wellness studio

Logo Design

logo for a music group

Logo Design

tattoo (TOGETHER)

Editorial Design

Re-design/Relaunch newspaper
"DIE WELT"

(in corporation)

Callygraphy

handwritten Christmas greet

Logo Design

freier Tattoo-Entwurf (BUTTERFLY)

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GRAPHICDESIGN

print | web | screen

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Illustration

extract from "Das automatische Kamel"

Illustration

extract from "Das automatische Kamel"

Illustration

"Pilot"

Illustration

title and vignettes

Illustration

button series "zodiac signs"

Illustration

"The King of Pigs" I

Illustration

"The King of Pigs" II

Illustration

"Mr. Everybody's Dream"

Illustration

"Time or Money"

Illustration

"unexpected"

Illustration

"The Right Moment"

Illustration

"Spring"

Illustration

"Perspective"

Illustration

no title

Illustration

"Hands Up!"

Illustration

"Fly Together"

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ILLUSTRATION

cartoon | character

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3D-Simulation

special vehicle with technical equipment (costumised modular construction)

3D-Simulation

stock stuff - orientation

3D-Simulation

stock stuff - SAFE & LOCKED

3D-Simulation

e-book-visualisation I

3D-Simulation

e-book-visualisierung II

3D-Simulation

stock stuff - logistics

3D-Simulation

stock stuff - education/history

3D-Simulation

technical illustration - railway construction

3D-Simulation

brochure

3D-Simulation

fair stand

3D-Simulation

mobile fair stand

3D-Simulation/infographics

exposition orientation map

infographic

Icon-set

infographics

process and structure

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VISUALISATION

3D-simulation | infographic

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Photography

portrait "Madelaine"

Photography

portrait "journalist"

Photography

portrait "Nikolai Makarov I"

Photography

portrait "Nikolai Makarov II"

Photography

street (Thailand)

Photography

street (Thailand)

Photography

street (Prag)

Photography

street (Spain/Andalusien)

Photography

street (Spain/Barcelona)

Photography

portrait "Siblings"

Photography

landscape "broken tree"

Photography

landscape "Haff"

Photography

landscape "winter lake"

Photography

landscape/nature "Wonderland" (Poland)

Photography

landscape "coast path" (Baltic Sea)

Photography

nature "mew"

Photography

no title

Photography

nature "Mandrill I"

Photography

nature/landscape"ferryman" (Koh Panghan/Thailand)

Sculpture

"Mr. Everybody I" (soapstone, iron)

Sculpture

"Tamed Fox II" (bronce, marble)

Carving

"Shell I" (wood, malachite)

Carving

"Eternity I" (walnut wood)

Carving

"Together I" (walnut wood)

Sculpture

"Structure I" (soapstone)

Carving

"Bird I" (lime tree, basalt)

Carving

"Life I" (walnut wood, steel, pebble)

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FREESTYLE

photo | sculpture | model

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