The Gavel Podcast

Shaping Sigma Nu's Brand with Designer Bruce Tria

Episode Summary

In this episode, the Fraternity interviewed Graphic Designer Bruce Tria. Since 2010, graphic designer Bruce Tria has played an important role in shaping the Fraternity’s visual identity, helping guide several significant evolutions of our brand and publications. Most recently, Bruce and his team at Tria Designs partnered with the Fraternity on the latest redesign of The Delta. During the interview, Bruce reflects on his 15-year partnership with Sigma Nu, sharing how storytelling, history, collaboration, and thoughtful design have shaped the Fraternity’s visual identity.

Episode Notes

The Gavel Podcast is the official podcast of Sigma Nu Fraternity, Inc., and is dedicated to keeping you updated on the operations of the Legion of Honor and connecting you to stories from our brotherhood. 

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Hosts for this Episode

• Christopher Brenton - Beta Tau Chapter (North Carolina State) Alumnus and Sigma Nu Fraternity's Director of Communications

Guest for this Episode

• Bruce Tria - A Brother of Sigma Chi Fraternity and Owner of Tria Designs. Bruce has been a long-time partner for Sigma Nu helping shape its visual identity and the look of The Delta magazine since 2010.

Episode References

• The Spring 2026 Issue of The Delta - Check out the look of the latest issue of The Delta, which was redesigned earlier this year.

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