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.

Meet third-year student, Louis Yau (IDEA Grad 2026)! His first-year self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“IDEA School of Design stood out to me the most for producing the most ‘industry ready’ graduates compared any other school in the Vancouver area,” writes Louis.

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

Anya Ali Mulzet is an 18-year-old artist and first-year student in the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication program at IDEA School of Design, Capilano University.

In this student spotlight, Anya shares their passion for art, which began in childhood, and their love for music, movies, and video games like Stardew Valley. They highlight their experiences in their first term, including an oil painting project where they painted their best friend and a memorable photography field trip to Lonsdale Quay that helped them bond with classmates.

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Chris Rodgers and Kyle Rask (IDEA Grad 2025) partnered up as Humble Hound Creative. Check out this story and some of their recent design work!

Meet third-year student, Maren Brophy (IDEA Grad 2026)! Her first-year self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“IDEA has been a transformative experience for me so far. My skills have grown substantially. I can’t wait to see what’s in store,” writes Maren.

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

Meet third-year student, Neeka Yazdani (IDEA BDes Grad 2026)! Her first-year self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“I have been pushed beyond my creative limits and discovered new talents with them and it is so helpful to learn about all the different career paths I can achieve with the skills I am learning... I would recommend including a range of mediums in your portfolio,” writes Neeka

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

We asked IDEA School of Design’s Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Grad 2025 to share advice for students in first, second and third year and wish them a successful 4th and final year! Check out this story!

We asked IDEA School of Design’s Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Grad 2026 which concentration they chose for third year and why. Check out this story!

We asked IDEA School of Design’s Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication Grad 2027 for their summer highlights and advice to first-year students. Check out this story!

IDEA School of Design welcomes the Bachelor of Design graduating class of 2028! Get to know their personalities through their taste in music and music videos!

IDEA School of Design at Capilano University welcomes the Interaction Design (IXD) diploma program class of 2026! Get to know their personalities through their favourite music.

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Your IDEA School of Design network is one of your most valuable resources; from the alumni working in industry to your peers in different years. 2nd and 3rd-year students can give newer students advice, tips and tricks about Capilano University’s Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication program in North Vancouver, while 1st-year students bring fresh energy and questions. IDEA School of Design’s “Monthly Minglers” help students connect over coffee and confections and build their network. Plus… IDEAs are awesome!

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It has been an illustrious year for CapU IDEA School of Design student Celina Zhong. The fourth year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication student has received a long list of awards for her design project titled Soya Fusion, most notably the 2023 DesCan Jim Rimmer Scholarship and 2023 RGD Q30 Design Award for Brand Design.

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Meet second-year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication student, Siobhan Barry (IDEA Grad 2026)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught last year by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“A big shift happened when I began to seek advice and input from classmates who are skilled in the areas I am weak in. I began to really lean into asking for help. It has enhanced my work, learning, and process immensely,” writes Siobhan.

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

Ten IDEA School of Design Grad 2025 students joined Sheena Trenholm, owner of Urban Dog Outdoor Adventures for a trail walk with six of her happy "clients" last week as part of the North Shore Dogs concentration project with instructor Elyssa Schmid. Sheena shared her perspective on the challenges between communities.

The objective of the North Shore Dogs project is for students to develop a communication strategy that builds empathy and enhances co-existence and mutual respect between dog owners, non-dog owners, and professionals in dog-related services in shared public spaces in North Vancouver.

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Meet second-year student, Alexis Chiang (IDEA Grad 2026)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught last year by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“A breakthrough moment for me was when I realized that I am my biggest enemy, and I need to toss away unnecessary doubts and just trust the process,” writes Alexis.

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