Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design was among many design schools in Greater Vancouver at this year’s LAUNCH! Career Development Conference 2018, GDC BC’s annual career development conference for design students, graduates, educators, and employers. Shown above: IDEA instructor Judy Snaydon with a prospective student.

LAUNCH! (formerly POGO), is a two-day GDC/BC initiative aiming to help new and budding designers launch toward a successful design career.

Early Applications for Fall 2019 are now open!

Entry to the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.

The Design Education Fair was held on Saturday, Oct 13, 2018 - 10am to 1pm at Langara College. Design schools in Greater Vancouver provided information required to pursue an education and ultimately a career in the world of design. Schools included:

1. BCIT

2. Brainstation

3. Capilano University

4. Emily Carr University

5. Kwantlen University

6. Langara College

7. La Salle College

8. Red Academy

9. VanArts

10. Vancouver Community College

11. Vancouver Film School

12. Vancouver Island University

13. University of Fraser Valley