Before & After from SVA BFA Design & BFA Advertising

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The official student-led podcast for BFA Design and BFA Advertising at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Check out our teaser trailer, and subscribe to be notified when the first episodes drop on Friday, October 18th.

  1. MAY 7

    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 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 stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Sunny Daze by Sarah, The Illustrumentalist. Compiled by Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    26 min

  2. MAY 7

    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 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 Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    19 min

  3. APR 9

    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 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 more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Dü Fore Va Du Vill by Matt Large. Compiled by Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. Follow us on Instagram: @svabfadesign ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    22 min

  4. MAR 26

    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 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 ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    20 min

  5. MAR 19

    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 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 ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    22 min

  6. MAR 12

    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: 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 stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: All You Need by Dusty Decks. Compiled by Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. Follow us on Instagram: @svabfadesign ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    23 min

  7. FEB 26

    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: 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 bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: "Amour Fu" by flowers in narnia. Compiled by Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. Follow us on IG: @svabfadesign ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    22 min

  8. FEB 12

    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 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. Music: "Bohemian" by flowers in narnia. Compiled by Descript, edited by Michael Barclay III & Jacob Gardner. Follow us on IG: @svabfadesign ⏤ Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more! ⏤ Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; faculty mentor George Garrastegui Jr.; student hosts Sabrina, Sasha, and Milana; student editor Michael; editor and audio engineer RJ Basilio; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!

    23 min
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The official student-led podcast for BFA Design and BFA Advertising at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. Check out our teaser trailer, and subscribe to be notified when the first episodes drop on Friday, October 18th.

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