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! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Summer Breeze by Mizlo. Compiled ...

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 of Emerging MediaHow brainrot can land you jobsIf 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, edited by Jacob Gardner. ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events an...

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 DesignThe SVA Student LifecycleHow 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 on the Beach by Sarah, the Illustrumentalist. Compiled by Descript, edited by Jacob Gardner. ⏤ Follow ...

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 designWhat it means to design for cultural institutionsHow hanging out with grandma during Covid can influence your professional practiceThank you to all our listeners over our first season of Before & After! If you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5 ...

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 muralWhat SVA teaches you in your first two years.How teaching kids led to learning how to work with clientsIf you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5 stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Seventynine by Matt Large. Compiled by Descript, edited by Michael B...

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 MoMa changed Eileen’s life.If you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5 stars! To learn m...

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 SVAHow to make mistakesHow your love life makes for good brandingIf 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 by Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. Follow us on Instagram: @svabfadesign ⏤ F...

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 & A24AI: Yes or No?How many people is too many in a pitch roomIf 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 Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. Follow us on Instagram: @svabfadesign ⏤ ...

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 worldHow it feels to have your passions transformed into a client projectThe difference between doing work for small businesses compared to large corporations. How he’s given back to the creative community through the One ClubIf you enjoyed this episode, please give us 5...

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 worldThe inspirations that sparked his design careerThe power of creativity through typographyHis involvement with the Wholesome Era Crew and how being part of a creative team can elevate your workIf you enjoyed this episode, give us 5 stars. To learn more about SVA, email bfaadv...

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 influenceWorking as a creative director in the music industry during the golden age of hip-hopTransitioning to teaching and working at Biggs and Co. as an Owner and Creative Partner, along with her sisterIf you enjoyed this episode, give us 5 stars. To learn more about SVA email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. ...

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 SVAInterning at Deutsch NY and how to be adaptableStaying balanced as a student and designerUnderstanding perspectives outside of your own as a creativeIf you enjoyed this episode, give us 5 stars. To learn more about SVA email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Intro Song...

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 pandemicthe importance of research, passion, and finding offline inspiration to overcome creative blockshow leveraging SVA connections and cold emails landed her some noteworthy internships and...

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 finishdesigning global Nike campaigns for the 2022 and 2023 World Cuphow to sell work to clients using strong rationale for e...

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 Cityextracurricular involvement and leadership in the SVA community as a resident assistant in the dorms and Admissions student staff membertips for effective time management to get the most from your SVA experienceIf you enjoyed this ep...

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 designer and entrepreneurher journey from South Korea to New York City, teaching at SVA, and spearheadin...

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 they got to where they are now, personally and professionally. We hope listeners will get a taste ...