Neeka Yazdani (IDEA BDes Grad 2026) wins Top 10 in CAPIC Rodeo 16 Student Illustration Contest with “Escapism”
Congratulations to Neeka Yazdani (IDEA BDes Grad 2026) for winning the Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 15 student contest for Illustration with “Escapism” (shown above).
Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!
Course: IDES 247 - Survey & Principles of Typography
Instructor: Thomas Duguid
Check out this award-winning student illustration project!
“This poster was created for the IDEA Interprets: Danger Gallery in 2024, which required one illustrative poster and one typographic poster. I chose to focus on the dangers of addiction, using the various pills as my typographic treatment. In all honesty, it came together spontaneously in one night and I’m glad I stuck with this as I was struggling with finding a good theme initially. I digitally painted everything rather than using vector illustration because at that time, I was most confident with raster illustration.”
Process work
About the course
IDES 247 Survey and Principles of Typography provides students with a thorough understanding of typography as a core element of visual communication. The evolution of type from the mid-1400s to the present day is discussed in the context of the technology of the time and its influence on letterforms. Students gain a grounding in the principles of best typographic practice as they apply to print and digital mediums. Instruction in design-related software supports the course.
About CAPIC
CAPIC is the Canadian Association of Professional Image Creators, and RODEO student competition is open to photography and illustration students across Canada. Visual arts students from across the country compete for national exposure and an array of great prizes. The winning entries are also published on the CAPIC website and on social media.
About IDEA School of Design at Capilano University
IDEA School of Design offers two career-oriented programs for the next generation of creative professionals.
The Bachelor Of Design In Visual Communication is a four-year undergraduate degree with a variety of career outcomes in the creative field. Students can specialize in branding, Illustration or interactive design in upper years.
The Interaction Design Diploma is a two-year program with career outcomes in the field of digital product design and user experience. The focus is on creativity, design thinking, and problem-solving.
For more on Neeka
Insta: @yaz.artstudio
Behance: behance.net/neekayazdani83
