
UX/UI/U2: Defining Personal Success with Kylie McKeon
09/12/2025 | 30 mins.
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 designIf you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about SVA, email [email protected]. Music: Summer Breeze by Mizlo. Compiled by Descript, edited by 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; producer/editor Jacob Gardner; student hosts Sam and Zina; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!⏤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!

Should I Stay or Should I Go: Ad 101 with Vinny Tulley
14/10/2025 | 25 mins.
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 [email protected]. Music: Summer Breeze by Mizlo. Compiled by Descript, edited by 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; producer/editor Jacob Gardner; student hosts Sam and Zina; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!⏤Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more!⏤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!

Copywrite Law 101: Student Intern Superstar Alex Nagy
23/9/2025 | 21 mins.
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 [email protected]. 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 and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more!⏤Many thanks to our Chair, Gail Anderson; producer/editor Jacob Gardner; student hosts Sam and Zina; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!⏤Follow us on Instagram at @svabfadesign for more exciting news about events and workshops, student, alumni, and faculty accomplishments, and more!⏤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!

SEASON PREMIERE: Meet Sam & Zina!
09/9/2025 | 20 mins.
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 [email protected]: Walks on the Beach by Sarah, the Illustrumentalist. Compiled by Descript, edited by 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; producer/editor Jacob Gardner; student hosts Sam and Zina; our department’s mighty Helen; and the rest of the Before & After team!⏤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!

SEASON FINALE: Renaissance Woman Fitgi Saint-Louis
07/5/2025 | 25 mins.
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 [email protected]: 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!



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