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Before & After from SVA BFA Design & BFA Advertising

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.

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Episodes
  • Wonderwahl: The World of Product Design with Adam Wahler
    Feb 3 2026

    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
    • Projects like the Hey Ya CD packaging, custom credit cards and more.


    If you enjoyed this episode, please give us five stars! To learn more about SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. Music: Over the Hills 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!

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    23 mins
  • UX/UI/U2: Defining Personal Success with Kylie McKeon
    Dec 9 2025

    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 SVA, email bfaadvdes@sva.edu. 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!

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    31 mins
  • Should I Stay or Should I Go: Ad 101 with Vinny Tulley
    Oct 14 2025

    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 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!

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    25 mins
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