All in Student Applications
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!
Study design in North Vancouver at IDEA School of Design!
IDEA School of Design at Capilano University in North Vancouver has a reputation for industry-ready graduates. Entry to the Bachelor Of Design In Visual Communication and Interaction Design Diploma program is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Applications for Fall 2023 open Friday, November 4, 2022. Come checkout the in-person open house for CapU’s IDEA School of Design - Nov. 19 2022 CapU Campus. Shown above: “Embrace” watercolor painting by Louis Yau (IDEA Grad 2026)
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from a typical student application portfolio.
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. Entry to the Bachelor of Design is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
Shown above: “Pizzazz!” branding/product design by Lily Rosen (IDEA Grad 2025) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2025 student application portfolios.
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).
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.
Shown above: “La Casa Gelato App” Figma design by Rayna Lai (IDEA Grad 2025) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2025 student application portfolios. RSVP for Portfolio Day on Saturday, February 12th, 2022!
Entry to the Bachelor of Design is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
First-year students (IDEA Grad 2025) offer their advice and experiences 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.
Shown above: “Depersonalization - Red” by Liza Borissova (IDEA Grad 2025) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Shown above: 3-part Book Cover Redesign by Nuha Thayyib (IDEA Grad 2024) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2024 student application portfolios. Let us help you prepare with Portfolio Day on Saturday, March 12!
Last fall, Langara College Design Formation Grad Michelle Taylor transferred to 2nd Year (IDEA Grad 2023) of CapU’s IDEA School of Design Bachelor of Design. We caught up with Michelle to ask her about her experience so far.
“Mini Amigos” (shown above) by Michelle Taylor (IDEA Grad 2023) as part of her application to transfer to IDEA School of Design from Langara Design Formation.
“This drawing is of two Guatemalan dolls I have had since birth. The medium I chose for this drawing is a fine liner with tips of varying sizes to create the impression of different textures and materials.”
Check out this student spotlight story!
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.
Shown above: Face of Technology — Acrylic on canvas by Natasha Lee (IDEA Grad 2024) as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2024 student application portfolios.
Applications for Fall 2021 at IDEA School of Design are open!
Entry to the Bachelor of Design is competitive, and applicants must submit a portfolio and other documents through the online portal SlideRoom.
First-year students (IDEA Grad 2024) offer their advice and experiences 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.
Shown above: “Self-portrait” by Kathleen Manuel (IDEA Grad 2024) using a photo reference of herself as part of her application to IDEA School of Design.
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.
Shown above: "Blood Bricks" by Alison Koo (IDEA Grad 2024), a poster tackling the growing issues of modern child slavery. Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from a typical student application portfolio.
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver?
Our Late Application period closes on April 15, 2020 (no portfolio submissions will be accepted after this date). Please note that all application interviews will be done remotely in May. If we have to make any changes to Fall term course delivery we will be giving plenty of notice.
Shown above: Still-Life Kettle Drawing Charcoal and white cont on toned paper by Kathrin Teh (IDEA Grad 2023).
Looking for design, illustration, or interactive design education in Vancouver? Study at the 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.
Shown above: Turmeric Latte Recipe watercolour outlined in fine liner by Natasha Jones (IDEA Grad 2023).
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.
Shown above: “So controversial, yet so brave” scanned pencil sketch with digital colouring portrait of comedian Eric Andre by Raha Namdari (IDEA Grad 2023).
Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from IDEA Grad 2023 student application portfolios.
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. Early Applications for Fall 2020 close January 22, 2020.
Shown above: “Home for Christmas” by Nisa Hansen (IDEA Grad 2023) as part of her student application to IDEA School of Design at Capilano University in North Vancouver, BC.
So, you’re interested in applying to the Bachelor of Design (aka IDEA) program and want to know more about the application process? Then you’ve come to the right place! The first-year students of IDEA 23 have offered up their advice and experiences with applying to the program and how they got in.
Shown above: Tortle Kimberly-Stevens by Connie Low (IDEA23) as part of her application.
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.
Shown above: “Banana” by Nisa Hansen (IDEA Grad 2023). Find out how to apply and check out additional samples of pieces from a typical student application portfolio.
