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!

Congratulations to Raha N (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with "Irked" (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 are now open on SlideRoom. Explore CapU Virtual Open House is Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

We recently asked our fourth-year students (shown above) to share some advice to IDEA Grad 2024 and 2025 as they finish up the Fall term and prepare for their industry practicums.

Check out their advice in this blog story!

Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 are open now on SlideRoom.

Congratulations to Joyce Chan (IDEA Grad 2022) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with "Wonder" (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 are open now on SlideRoom.

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

Last month, Imogen Pettyfer (IDEA Grad 2024) hosted a student meetup between First Year Cohort 01 (IDEA Grad 2025), Second Year (IDEA Grad 2024), and Fourth Year (IDEA Grad 2022).

The lunch took place outside on campus under the Kéxwusm-áyakn ceremonial pavilion between Arbutus and Alder during the noon hour.

Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 begin Monday, November 8, 2021, on SlideRoom.

Enjoy these photos by Imogen Pettyfer (IDEA Grad 2024).

Congratulations to Aleks Jones (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with "Smile" (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 begin Monday, November 8 , 2021, on SlideRoom.

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

We recently caught up with Megan Seely (IDEA Grad 2007), for a grad spotlight on her new life in Montreal working for a bleeding-edge software company.

“Industry 4.0 is the revolution of data and connectivity. Updating to embrace smart manufacturing is a big deal, and manufacturers know they must do this or be left behind.” she writes.

Check out Part 1 of 2 of this grad spotlight!

We’re thrilled to feature some of the work from IDEA School of Design first-year students (IDEA Grad 2025) as part of their application to IDEA and new work this term!

Shown above: “The Woods Have Eyes” by Emma D. (IDEA Grad 2025) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.

“A small looping animation I did based on the silver birch/aspen trees.”

Early Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 begin Friday, November 5, 2021 on SlideRoom. Explore CapU Virtual Open House is on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Are you interested in a creative career as a graphic designer, art director, illustrator, concept artist, or interactive designer? Join us for our traditional Open Studio Day - Online! During the Explore CapU Virtual Open House.

Join us for live portfolio reviews, portfolio Q&A and a keynote presentation!

* Registration required to access the event.

Congratulations to Coralie Mayer-Traynor, Annika McFarlane and Rocio Palomar Robisco (IDEA Grad 2022) for winning the 2021 RGD Gravity Inc Student Award for Social Good Design with 'Bloc' Digital Wallet.

Bloc is a digital wallet powered by blockchain technology, and is meant for use by undocumented immigrants to budget, save and make payments from any location providing quick access to humanitarian financial aid and peer-to-peer transactions.

Check out this award-winning student interaction design project!

Study design in North Vancouver at IDEA School of Design!

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.

Applications for Fall 2022 open Monday, November 8, 2021. Explore CapU Virtual Open House is on Saturday, November 20, 2021 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.).

Shown above: “Cut off” digital painting by Lauren Howard (IDEA Grad 2025) as part of her application portfolio.

Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from a typical student application portfolio.

Congratulations to Alina Sandu (IDEA Grad 2022) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with ‘Fake Sephora’ illustrated social media ad (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

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

Second-year students (IDEA Grad 2024) offer their advice to students applying to the Bachelor of Design (BDes) program at Capilano University. We hope a first-hand student perspective will give you more insight and direction on the application process.

Applications for Fall 2022 open Friday, November 5, 2021. Explore CapU Virtual Open House is on Saturday, November 20, 2021 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.).

Check out this story!

Congratulations to Janelle Momotani (IDEA Grad 2022) for winning 2nd place in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with “Travis Scott – Mood Music Festival“ illustrated poster (shown above) and top 10 with “Billie Eilish” illustrated poster shown below.

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

We recently caught up with Brynn Staples (IDEA Grad 2020) for a grad spotlight on life after graduating from IDEA School of Design.

“I went into IDEA School of Design thinking naively that it would give me a more focused career path. I was so wrong – but that’s turned out to be just right for me. Now, a few years and walls later, I still get to paint murals with my IDEA School of Design besties.” she writes.

Catch up with IDEA School of Design alumna and her switch to working as an independent graphic designer and muralist.

Check out this grad spotlight!

Many congratulations to Michelle Viet (IDEA Grad 2023) for gaining Honourable Mention for 2021 GDC Foundation Ray Hrynkow Scholarship with Vagix Social Cause Advertising Campaign. Course: IDES 243 Design Studio. Instructor: Vida Jurcic.

We’re delighted to have our students’ work and ideas recognized by the GDC on this national platform. It reflects well on the program and provides the students with added confidence as they prepare to enter the industry.

Check out this award-winning student project!

Meet second-year student, Aibhlin Fowlie (IDEA Grad 2024)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught by Jay Bassan is shown above.

Read Aibhlin’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.

Congratulations to Jamie Kusack (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning 3rd place in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with “Apprehension: A Skeptic’s Prayer” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

Get to know the personalities of our first double cohort, IDEA Grad 2025, through their taste in music and music videos! We wish them all ultimate success as they embark on a 4-year Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree. Applications for IDEA School of Design Fall 2022 will open Friday, November 5, 2021.

Congratulations to Megan Barry (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning 1st place in the CAPIC Rodeo 13 student contest for Illustration with "Memories" (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!