Typographic principles taught throughout the course were put to practice in tradebooks featuring a diverse range of themes. Have a look at of some of the books produced.

Second year students will be selling their Cheeky Valentine's Day Cards at Capilano University's library and cafeteria the week of Feb 5th to 9th, 2018. Check them out. Sales will help support their class field trip next year!

The 2017 IDEA Challenge is an annual event designed to introduce 1st and 2nd students in a friendly, cooperative, creative contest. Check out the photos and the winning team.

IDEA Grad 19 came back from Montreal feeling energised, excited and ready for the future. Here's what they learned in the City of Festivals.

Check out some of our favourite illustrated poster series for a music festival from third year students, Emily Rose, Jominca Engelbrecht, and Rae Maher.

Applied Arts is pleased to present the 12th annual Creative Calendar showcasing a stellar collection of student and graduate work from Capilano University's IDEA School of Design. Congratulations to Capilano University on its 50th anniversary and to the wonderful talent it is adding to the creative industry.

Under the mistletoe: an illustrated holiday greeting by Juliana Vieira.

Check out the digital illustrations by Cynthia Tran Vo and Charmaine Cheng printed as Capilano University postcards.

Taeyeon Kim wins q30 design Award for Brand Design and Jesse Ellingson gets Honourable Mention for Intent Award for Print Design at RGD's 2017 Student Awards.

IDEA School of Design students Pamella Pinard (Honorable Mentions) and Alice Zeng (Honorable Mention and Merit) both placed in the prestigious 3x3 Illustration Annual contest. Their illustrations are reproduced in the 3x3 Illustration Annual No.14 shipping November 2017. 

The IDEA Design program was represented at Radical Research Summit by Jaden Critchlow, Sam Evans, Natalie Heaman, Ashley Loo, Rae Maher, Rhian Tate and Cynthia Vo. Read their comments.

Check out the photos of IDEA School of Design students painting Brynn Staples' design for a mural in Kitsilano as part of BC Culture Days Weekend 2017.

4th year IDEA School of Design student Juliana Vieira was given the opportunity to illustrate a map of Capilano University's campus and a lot of creative freedom!

This type portrait of Bachelor of Design Co-Coordinator, Pascal Milelli by Grad 19 student, Charmaine Cheng lands her a commissioned album cover job after singer spots it on social media.

This summer, Ian Kaart (designer and project lead) with Cynthia Tran Vo (co-designer and painting) designed a mural for Vancouver Mural Festival. A total of 17 IDEA School of Design students spread over 2018, 2019, and 2020 graduating classes helped paint the mural. Read more about their concept and view some photos of the process and finished product.

The new term has begun! 4th year students Alex and Juliana give lovely makeovers to campus newspaper boxes.

IDEA Grad 18 headed to Las Vegas, Nevada this week for the AIGA 2016 Conference.

2016 grad Maria Centola has landed an interesting summer job – hand painting a salmon sculpture for the City of Coquitlam's 125th anniversary.

This year, students in the IDEA School of Design were given a unique assignment.

Sample our first year students' favourite pieces of work!