2010 IDEA School of Design grads Pamela Rounis and Christina Paone give an insight into their wonderful careers post-graduation.

Pamela Rounis: Design ninja
Posted November 3, 2014

“IDEA has a reputation for creating extremely hirable graduates,” says Pamela Rounis. “We’re taught how to think conceptually along with the hard skills necessary to execute. We’re basically design ninjas.”

Nowadays, Pamela is a designer at Rethink, one of Vancouver’s top advertising agencies, where she works with clients such as Shaw, Molson and A&W. As if that wasn’t enough, in her spare time, she also works as the lead designer for local arts and culture magazine Sad Mag.

“The IDEA program is like design boot camp. You come out of it exhausted, but feeling prepared for any design challenge.” - Pamela Rounis, IDEA Grad 2010

Read full story at: yourdailycap.ca/pamela-rounis-design-ninja/

Christina Paone: Designing her future
Posted November 13, 2014

IDEA grad Christina Paone received her first job offer one week before she graduated in 2010. In the four years since, she has founded and grown her own design consultancy: Paone Creative.

Having crafted websites, apps and corporate identities for esteemed clients such as BC Children’s Hospital, Sole Food and Meinhardt Fine Foods, Christina knows firsthand the value of her education.

“I wouldn't have a job today if it wasn’t for Cap. All of our teachers were realists. They not only taught us technical design skills, they showed us how to make a living using those skills in the real world.” - Christina Paone, IDEA 2010 Grad

Read full story at: yourdailycap.ca/christina-paone-designing-her-future/