Delta Design was founded in 1990 by Peggy Strief and Mark Ring who were joined by Anthony Lucia a decade later. Our name comes from the Greek letter delta, symbolizing the strength of three and the power of change – reflecting our trio of partners and our ability to adapt with every project.

Today, partners Mark Ring, Anthony Lucia, and Sonja Sorrel carry forward that legacy of collaboration, creativity, and a sharp eye to the details that matter for every client.

About us

Mark Ring

Mark Ring

Partner, design & animation

Partner, design & animation

Mark Ring has been with Delta Design since its inception, bringing over 35 years of creative expertise to the team. With a background in animation, logo design, and brand development, Mark’s work blends visual storytelling with strategic thinking.

Before founding Delta, he honed his skills at another local design firm, gaining hands-on experience that shaped his thoughtful, detailed approach.

Today, Mark continues to lead with a deep understanding of how design can communicate, connect, and evolve—one brand at a time.

Sonja Sorrel

Partner, Content & strategy

Sonja Sorrel

Partner, Content & strategy

Sonja is a communications strategist with a knack for turning complexity into clarity. With over 25 years of experience in consulting, content creation, and project wrangling, she’s carved out a niche where creative vision meets business results.

Before joining the team, Sonja served in media relations, marketing, and content roles at Principal Financial Group, where she covered media strategy, issues management, thought leadership, content strategy, and marketing.

Joining Delta brings her back to her roots which began at a Chicago-based public relations firm. She brings a relentless drive to tell the right story, the right way, for the right audience.

Partner, design & illustration

Anthony Lucia

Partner, design & illustration

Anthony Lucia

Anthony Lucia joined Delta Design in 2000, adding a talent for design that’s anything but ordinary - blending strategy with originality to help clients stand out. At Delta, Anthony is known for his ability to craft visuals that help clients tell their stories with clarity and style.

Outside of Delta, Anthony is an internationally recognized illustrator and designer in the world of contemporary pop art. He’s best known for his bold, vintage-inspired designs for DC Comics' Bombshells series—an iconic reimagining of characters like Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, and Batwoman.

Prior to joining the Delta team, Anthony focused on community-based design in his work with the Iowa Department of Economic Development. Since his early career, Anthony has brought creativity, character, and impact to everything he creates.

Todd Nielsen

Todd Nielsen

Senior designer & developer

Senior designer & developer

Todd brings a sharp focus on user experience and digital innovation to the Delta Design team. With expertise in UI/UX design and development, he crafts intuitive, engaging digital experiences that connect users with brands.

From building custom websites to designing chatbots and interactive tools, Todd approaches each project with a problem-solving mindset. Most notably, he designed and built an integrated dashboard solution for a client—streamlining data, design, and usability into a single powerful platform.

Todd’s work bridges design and function, making complex concepts feel simple, smart, and user-friendly.

Want to start a new project or learn more,

Reach out to Sonja if you’d like to chat about a new project.

“You can’t use up your creativity. The more you use, the more you will have.”