IDEA School of Design Grads & Alumni
Join a thriving alumni network.
IDEA School of Design graduates are highly sought-after in the industry and can be found in many top creative agencies, both in Vancouver and around the world. Others form start-up companies or enjoy their own freelance careers.
Graduates are work-ready for a career in communication design, illustration, advertising, branding, UI and UX design, product design, editorial design, publishing, marketing, in-house design, fine art, digital media, environmental design, and more.
Alumni Perspectives
Watch the video to hear from IDEA Alumni Sami and Mariko. Co-founders of Best Studio, one of the few female-owned design studios in North America, known for producing award-winning packaging to developing concept-driven brands.
Alumni Stories
Faculty support to launch your career.
Industry Portfolio & Awards
Faculty support students in the creation of a career focused portfolio. We are proud of our students’ success in winning provincial, national and international awards, and of our excellent record of graduate employment.
Capstone Projects
Faculty mentor students through the completion of a self-directed capstone project. This is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their problem solving, storytelling and technical skills.
Industry practicums
In the final semester of your program at CapU, you'll complete a practicum where you’ll apply the theory and skills you've learned in a professional working environment.
IDEA Grad Show
IDEA School of Design offers a grad show like no other program. Our goal is to celebrate your achievements and support the launch of your career.
The main event occurs in the spring of each year. We invite industry, friends, and family to a night-time event in downtown Vancouver. Grads put together a featured film and prepare to share their portfolio of work.
The event is a great opportunity for networking with industry professionals. It is often a sold-out event attended by our strong alumni network and practicum hosts.
Grad Show Website Archives
Looking to hire an IDEA School of design grad? Want to see grad portfolios? View the grad show websites to see student work and individual contact details.
Grad 2025 — Wednesday April 16, 2025
Grad 2024 — 26 Icons in the Making
Grad 2023 — Departures
Grad 2022 — The Final Act
Grad 2021 — The Most Unpresedented
Grad 2020 — Get 'em While they're Fresh
Grad 2019 — Every Type of Talent
Grad 2018 — More to Offer
2017 — Transition from Diploma to 4-year Degree
Grad 2016 — Elevators & Ideas
Grad 2015 — The IDEA Distillery
Grad 2014 — Command-F
Grad 2013 — Ideal Connections
Grad 2012 — Smart Solutions
Grad 2011 — Wild Ideas
Grad 2010 — Ending/Beginning
Grad 2009 - More with less is more