MFA Design News

MPS Branding Alumnus Jessie McGuire Wins Cooper Hewitt National Design Award

McGuire leads Thought Matter, the New York City studio recognized with the 2026 National Design Award for Communication Design.

Five SVA Community Instagrams to Follow in February

From typography and branding to illustration and fine arts, five SVA artists showcase the range and promise of creativity as the spring semester gets underway.

Inside CUP, the Award-Winning Nonprofit Led by SVA Grad and Faculty Member Pilar Finuccio

The Brooklyn-based organization produces publications, interactive kits, and other media to cultivate civic education and engagement.

The Five: SVA Alumni Support Sustainability, Storytelling, and Global Impact

In this edition of The Five, SVA graduates push creative boundaries through eco-conscious design, immersive art, and powerful, personal filmmaking on an international stage.

Best Made Swings Back

The influential lifestyle brand is reunited with founder and SVA alumnus Peter Buchanan-Smith and sharper than ever.

“You’ll Do Fine If You Believe ‘I Do My Best.’”: Highlights from SVA’s 2025 Commencement

SVA Commencement 2025—and Highlights from the Past

School of Visual Arts holds its 50th commencement on Thursday; read about the keynote speaker and see quotes from past ceremonies.

SVA’s 2025 Commencement Speaker Steven Heller on His Years at the College

The renowned writer, educator, and co-chair emeritus of MFA Design talks about his long relationship with the School of Visual Arts, in advance of his keynote address at the College’s 50th annual commencement exercises.

Introducing the Spring/Summer 2025 ‘Visual Arts Journal’

The latest issue of SVA’s magazine includes portfolios of work by artists Jade Doskow and Kenny Rivero, interviews with designer Peter Buchanan-Smith and artist Kembra Pfahler, and more.