All in Student Work
In IDES 243 Design Studio I, the second-year students learn how to work with grids, imagery, and infographics to creatively tell the story of an organization's successes, dreams, needs, and vision. The students learn how to research and distill information and present it in an engaging graphic form.
Check out some of Vida’s favourite Annual Report design projects from IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 1!
Happy New Year from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University!
“A Sweet Winter Break” digital illustration GIF (shown above) by Christine “Tin” Raganit (IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 1).
“One of my favourite parts of this semester was making a gif in Shayne Letain's Digital Illustration class so I was excited to make another one. Now it's time to enjoy a break filled with Christmas cheer, sweet treats, and no deadlines! Happy holidays!” writes Tin.
Mark your calendars! The next IDEA School of Design Virtual Portfolio Day is February 11, 2023! Early Applications for September 2023 will close on January 25, 2023.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University!
Digital illustration (shown above) by Alison Koo (IDEA Grad 2024).
Mark your calendars! The next IDEA School of Design Virtual Portfolio Day is February 11, 2023! Early Applications for September 2023 will close on January 25, 2023.
Meet second-year student, Liza Borissova (IDEA Grad 2025)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.
“After completing several projects in the first semester, I realized ‘I am a perfectionist with impostor syndrome.’ I like all creative areas and struggle with choosing a concentration,” writes Liza.
Read Liza’s story and check out some of her other work for a glimpse into student life at IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.
The first project in IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II with Vida Jurcic was to create a movie poster that conceptually represents the theme and storyline of the plot. They were free to use any design or illustration style.
Check out some conceptual movie poster redesigns by IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 2 including “Taste of Cherry. طعم گیلاس.” by Narci (shown above)!
The second project in IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II with Vida Jurcic is a chance for students to interpret a story creatively using imagery and typography to reflect the theme. Students draw upon what they have learned so far in the Survey of Design. It’s also a chance for illustrators to shine.
Check out some book cover redesigns by IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 2 including “Macbeth by William Shakespeare” by Catherine Rosales (shown above)!
Meet second-year student, Ananya Eriyat (IDEA Grad 2025)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.
“In Mumbai, India, students are expected to confer to the course norms and not break out. Here at IDEA, the priority is to reinterpret the scope of a course and expand the possibilities within. This has been a big change for me,” writes Ananya.
Read Ananya’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’re thrilled to feature some work from first-year IDEA School of Design students (IDEA Grad 2026)! Shown above: “Harvest Moon” by Mena Mcgill (IDEA Grad 2026). Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2023 begin November 4, 2022, on SlideRoom. Explore CapU, the in-person open house for CapU’s IDEA School of Design is Nov. 19, 2022!
In First Year Survey and Principles of Design, there is often a project to parallel the design movement studied. As part of an exercise to understand the "psychedelic" movement, which began in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco in the mid 1960’s and had an effect, not just on music, but also on many aspects of popular culture, the students created an album cover to reflect the spirit and aesthetic of the genre.
Shown above: “Pathé” by Stacy Zhang.
Here are a few 60s album cover projects from IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II with Vida Jurcic.
Meet first-year student, Rachel Caelum (IDEA Grad 2025)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.
“I first came across the IDEA School of Design by stalking the multiple class Instagram pages. I love the environment the cohort creates, it’s allowed me to come out of my shell more and grow with like-minded individuals. Getting to try a little bit of everything before choosing your focus area makes a strong multifaceted creator who can keep up in the ever-changing industry.” writes Rachel.
Read Rachel’s story and check out some of her other work for a glimpse into first-year student life at IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.
First year students (IDEA Grad 2025) created their own modernist take on band posters in IDES 142 — Survey and Principles of Design with Vida Jurcic.
It was their chance to learn the ins and outs of Illustrator while having some fun with colour, type and geometric shapes.
Check out some of the top projects!
Shown above: “Map of the Soul: 7 — BTS, performing live for the first time in 2 years” Band Poster in the Swiss Style by Ariana Thompson (IDEA Grad 2025).
Meet first-year student, Sophia Spanos McGill (IDEA Grad 2025)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.
“I tried to channel the part of me that doesn’t like to be perceived into the portrait: It’s messy and chaotic, I layered many images of myself on top of each other, so that it’s hard to see the proper outlines of one or the other. I had so much fun putting this together!” writes Sophia.
Read Sophia’s story and check out some of her other work for a glimpse into first-year student life at IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.
Meet first-year student, Sol Yoon (IDEA Grad 2025)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.
“When I was applying to the IDEA School of Design, the idea of forming a community with other artists at IDEA and exchanging feedback with them felt like a studio or company experience to me.” writes Sol.
Read Sol’s story and check out some of her other work for a glimpse into first-year student life at IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver? Study at the IDEA School of Design!
The Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication at Capilano University in North Vancouver has a reputation for industry-ready graduates. Admission to the program is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Late Admission for the Fall 2022 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication closes Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Shown above: “You Are Loved” lettering design by Celina Zhong (IDEA Grad 2024).
Thank you to everyone who applied in our Early Admission period! Late Admission for the Fall 2022 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication opens Friday, January 28, 2022, and closes Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Join us online Saturday, February 12th, 2022 for IDEA School of Design Virtual Portfolio Day!
Shown above: “Year of the Tiger” by Tiffany Zhong (IDEA Grad 2024). Check out some student illustrations celebrating Lunar New Year 2022!
This illustration is a winter/seasonal pick-me-up of one of Kyle’s favourite winter cocktails, and a favourite in his family — along with the recipe.
Early Applications for the Fall 2022 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication close January 26, 2022. Late Admission opens Friday, January 28, 2022, and closes Wednesday, April 13, 2022. No submissions for Fall 2022 (IDEA Grad 2026) will be accepted after Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Mark your calendars! Our next Open Studio is Saturday, February 12, 2022!
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from IDEA School of Design!
Here’s a digital illustration by first-year student Rachel L (IDEA Grad 2025).
Early Applications for the Fall 2022 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication close January 26, 2022. Late Admission opens Friday, January 28, 2022, and closes Wednesday, April 13, 2022. No submissions for Fall 2022 (IDEA Grad 2026) will be accepted after Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Mark your calendars! Our next Open Studio is Saturday, February 12, 2022!
Happy Holidays from IDEA School of Design!
Early Applications for the Fall 2022 Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication close January 26, 2022. Late Admission opens Friday, January 28, 2022, and closes Wednesday, April 13, 2022. No submissions for Fall 2022 (IDEA Grad 2026) will be accepted after Wednesday, April 13, 2022.
Mark your calendars! Our next Open Studio is Saturday, February 12, 2022!
Check out Sophia’s advice on applying to IDEA School of Design!
First year student, Tanner McMahon (IDEA Grad 2025), shares illustrations and painting from IDES 131 Survey and Principles of Illustration I taught by Jeff Burgess and IDES 133 Visual Studio taught by Andrew McDermott.
Shown above “Self reflection” a self portrait assignment created with pastel pencil on paper.
Check out some first year student work from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University!
Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 are open now on SlideRoom.
In Project 1 of IDES 243 — Design Studio I, taught by Vida Jurcic, students design the format and concept for a multi-page report, including a cover page, back page, and three spreads for the report. They also write a brief for their project and apply their design to a microsite.
There was some extraordinary work created overall, showcasing both the students' design and illustration skills.
Here are a few of the standout projects from IDEA School of Design Grad 2024 students including ‘2020 Annual Report Canada Post Corporation’ (shown above) by Nguyen Quoc Huy Anh (IDEA Grad 2024).
Check out this second-year student project from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University!
