Before & After from SVA BFA Design & BFA Advertising

Transfer? I Hardly Know Her - From Fandom to Paula Scher w/ Isis Torres

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 study

Wonderwahl: The World of Product Design with Adam Wahler

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 Hous

UX/UI/U2: Defining Personal Success with Kylie McKeon

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 int

Should I Stay or Should I Go: Ad 101 with Vinny Tulley

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 t

Copywrite Law 101: Student Intern Superstar Alex Nagy

The Before & After Team welcomes Alex Nagy to the podcast! Interviewed by Zina, they discuss: Making the switch to BFA AdvertisingHow to refresh the industry in the age

SEASON PREMIERE: Meet Sam & Zina!

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

Learning by Teaching: Shunichi's Journey

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

SEASON FINALE: Renaissance Woman Fitgi Saint-Louis

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

Taking the Next Step: Spatial Branding Whiz Eileen Moore

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 Dis

Life & Times at the New York Times: Sara Mehta's Journey

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

BONUS: Rich Part Tu

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 Ba

Breakin' Into Design: A Conversation with Creative Director and Faculty Member Rich Tu

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:

Going Wild About Type: Jinchen's Journey

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: Jinch

Succeed by Doing: A Conversation with SVA Instructor Extraordinaire Alli Truch

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

Building the Plane While Flying: Michael’s Journey

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. The

Designing With Intent: AJ’s Multidisciplinary Design Journey

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 st

Balancing Acts: Design Leader and Faculty Member Sally Chung

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 (sallyhychun

Inspiration & Internships in the Big Apple: Vasavi's Words of Wisdom

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 fo

From Illustrator to Ad Agency: BFA Design Alumnus Shantanu Sharma

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

Before & After: The Trailer

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 podcas