Before & After from SVA BFA Design & BFA Advertising

In this episode, host Zina invites Isis Torres, SVA student extraordinaire,  to the podcast. They discuss:  The untraditional path Isis took from Fandom culture to studying under the greats like Paula Scher. Catering your portfolio to your interests.  The transfer experience.  If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Chatterbo...

In this episode, host Sam interviews  Adam Wahler.  He's a creative director at A2A studio where he has worked with clients such as Wolf Ollins, Penguin random House pentagram, and so much more. He teaches a production class to seniors in BFA design and is the production manager of the SVA yearbook. They discuss:  Teaching at SVA and Producing the yearbook Working with former students Project...

In this episode, host Sam interviews  Kylie McKeon. She's a recent grad from BFA Design and was intern at A2A when this was recorded in April. They discuss:  An internship at A2A and working with production. Defining personal success in art school and the benefits of living in NYC. Where sports intersect with design If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about S...

In this episode, host Zina interviews Vinny Tulley, award-winning creative director at Devito/Verdi and iconic SVA basic Advertising instructor. They discuss:  Vinny’s transition from cartooning to advertising.  Sound advice on how to manage your first job. The long-term factors that influence job hopping or staying for decades at an agency. If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars!...

The Before & After Team welcomes Alex Nagy to the podcast! Interviewed by Zina, they discuss: Making the switch to BFA Advertising How to refresh the industry in the age of Emerging Media How brainrot can land you jobs If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu . Music: Inner Groove Hangout by Dusty Decks. Compiled by Descript, edit...

The Before & After Team is proud to kick off our second season by introducing you to your new hosts, Sam and Zina. Your Student Reps take the time to discuss: Roblox as a pathway to Graphic Design The SVA Student Lifecycle How to handle rejection (in a professional setting) If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu . Music: Walks o...

In this episode, host Sam interviews Shunichi Wang, an international student pursuing a BFA in design and focusing on motion graphics. They talk about:  Shunichi's path into SVA, starting off with a single mural What SVA teaches you in your first two years. How teaching kids led to learning how to work with clients If you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5 stars! To learn more about SVA,...

For our season finale of Before & After, Sasha sits down with Design Director and SVA Faculty Member Fitgi Saint Louis to discuss what multidisciplinary art can look like in today's world. Topics include: How dance can influence your design What it means to design for cultural institutions How hanging out with grandma during Covid can influence your professional practice Thank you to all...

In this episode, host Sasha interviews Eileen Moore, Principle Creative Director at Entro, an experiential design firm, and professor of Spatial Branding at SVA. They Discuss:  What is Spatial Branding? And how it helps you navigate your life. Translating a medical background into a design space through Research. Balancing more Income-driven versus more creative freedom in a studio practice.  How...

In this episode, Milana interviews BFA Design Senior Sara Mehta, who is fresh off the yearbook team and NYT's US Open branding initiative. They discuss: The journey from India to SVA How to make mistakes How your love life makes for good branding If you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5 stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu . Music: Sticky Notes by Dylan Sitts. Compiled...

Surprise! Our conversation with Rich was so nice we released it twice. In this bonus episode, Sasha and Rich pick up right where they left off, discussing: Everything Bagels & A24 AI: Yes or No? How many people is too many in a pitch room If you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5 stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu . Music: Muddy Milk Crates by Dusty Decks. Compiled by...

In this episode, host Sasha interviews SVA faculty member Rich Tu: Executive Creative Director at Sunday Afternoon, and award winning designer and artist. They discuss: Rich Tu’s journey from Rutgers into SVA and the art world How it feels to have your passions transformed into a client project The difference between doing work for small businesses compared to large corporations.  How he’s given b...

In this episode, host Milana interviews Jinchen Lan (@slickyaf), a soon-to-be BFA Design graduate, "war general" at Wholesome Era, and fine artist. They dive into: Jinchen’s journey from China to SVA and into the art world The inspirations that sparked his design career The power of creativity through typography His involvement with the Wholesome Era Crew and how being part of a creative...

In this episode, host Sasha interviews Alli Truch, a graphic designer, art director, and former creative director for many different record labels. They discuss:  Early inspirations and family influence Working as a creative director in the music industry during the golden age of hip-hop Transitioning to teaching and working at Biggs and Co. as an Owner and Creative Partner, along with her sister...

In this episode of the Before & After podcast, host Milana interviews Michael Barclay III ( geniiiee.cargo.site ), a senior design major, DJ, and aspiring Art Director. They dive into: Going from being a self-taught artist to learning at SVA Interning at Deutsch NY and how to be adaptable Staying balanced as a student and designer Understanding perspectives outside of your own as a creative If...

In the inaugural episode of the Before & After podcast, co-host Sabrina interviews Las Vegas native and soon-to-be BFA Design graduate AJ Zapanta ( ajzapanta.com ) for a student's perspective on: the transition from Las Vegas to art student life in New York City extracurricular involvement and leadership in the SVA community as a resident assistant in the dorms and Admissions student staf...

Who says you can't be a designer and educator and entrepreneur and hackathon host all at once? Co-host Sasha interviews the multi-hyphenate Sally Chung ( sallyhychung.com ), a design leader, SVA interaction design faculty member, and start-up co-founder and advisor based in New York City. Sally shares invaluable insights on: managing multiple roles and what work-life balance looks like as a d...

Feeling uninspired? Vasavi's award-winning advice: "unplug!" Co-host Sabrina chats with Vasavi Bubna ( vasavi.work ) during her senior year as a BFA Design student focused on branding at SVA, to learn more about: her transition from Mumbai to New York City and taking first-year classes online during the pandemic the importance of research, passion, and finding offline inspiration to...

Why did Shantanu make an alien crop circle for Nike? You'll have to listen to find out! Co-host Sasha interviews Shantanu Sharma ( shantanu.work ), award-winning BFA Design alumnus and former senior designer at global advertising agency, Wieden+Kennedy . Shantanu discusses:  an inside look at the grand machinery of an ad agency and a campaign's journey from start to finish designing glob...

Before & After is a student-led podcast by the BFA Advertising and BFA Design departments at the School of Visual Arts. Welcome to Before & After, the student-led podcast by the BFA Design and BFA Advertising Departments at the School of Visual Arts. This new podcast aims to explore the different student experiences at SVA and to hear from industry professionals and SVA alumni about how th...