Week 2 of Practicum brought confidence, challenges, and growth. From mastering workflows to tackling tight deadlines, students embraced collaboration, client interactions, and industry realities. Surprise wins, office culture, and personal breakthroughs highlighted the week, proving they’re no longer newbies but impactful contributors. The momentum is real—keep pushing!

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Calling all creative industries high school educators — Are your students curious about creative careers? Bring them to CapU! Are you interest in digital media and technology? If so, we’d love for you to share this exciting opportunity: CapU’s NEW Interaction Design Diploma!

Meet second-year student, Charis Catotocan (IDEA BDes Grad 2027)! Her first-year self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“Admittedly, the first year felt like a sudden shove into the water... However, the more I worked with my peers and found comfort in the deep end, the more I realized we were all in the same position: anxious and afraid, but relentlessly pushing our way to the surface... Whether the tides are unforgiving or calm, I will continue pursuing the passion I love most, design,” writes Charis.

Read Charis’ story and check out some of her other work for a glimpse into student life at IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.

Caleb Tsai, a 2025 Bachelor of Design (BDes) graduate from IDEA School of Design, has achieved significant recognition in the design industry. He won the 2024 Applied Arts Student Award, was shortlisted for the 2024 ADCC Student Awards, and received an Honourable Mention in the 2024 RGD Award for Advertising Design. These accolades were awarded for his project titled “Good:Morning,” showcasing his talent and creativity in the field of design.

Good: Morning is a mentorship project with Alex Bakker (IDEA Grad 2014).

Check out this multiple award-winning student mentorship project!

Taught by Christina Lee Kim Koon and Elyssa Schmid, the Digital Music Festival project invites students to create and promote a bespoke music festival through a consistent design system that makes noise!

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