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Meet your peeps at IDEA School of Design's Monthly Networking Meet-ups: Coffee, Confections and Connections

Meet your peeps at IDEA School of Design's Monthly Networking Meet-ups: Coffee, Confections and Connections

James Neufeld
Events, Student Life

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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IDEA Grad 2025 students develop a communication strategy to build empathy in the North Shore Dogs concentration

IDEA Grad 2025 students develop a communication strategy to build empathy in the North Shore Dogs concentration

James Neufeld
Student Life

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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IDEA School of Design Class of 2023 is ready for practicums! Check out their playlist!

IDEA School of Design Class of 2023 is ready for practicums! Check out their playlist!

James Neufeld
Student Life

Congratulations, IDEA 2023! It was the journey, now it’s the destination.

Get to know the personalities of the graduating class of 2023 through their taste in music and music videos! We wish them all ultimate success as they embark on their eight-week practicums at companies across Vancouver! Industry can meet the IDEA Grads on April 3, 2023.

Check out their playlist here and visit ideagradshow.com for more on our latest grads!

IDEA Grad 2026 just handed in their Swiss Typographic style band posters

IDEA Grad 2026 just handed in their Swiss Typographic style band posters

James Neufeld
Student Work, Student Life

The first-year students (IDEA Grad 2026) just handed in their Swiss Typographic style band posters for IDES 142 - Survey and Principles of Design II. They make an inspiring and colourful wall in the First Year room at the IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.

The next IDEA School of Design Virtual Portfolio Day is February 11, 2023!

Early Applications for The Bachelor Of Design In Visual Communication September 2023 are now closed. Late Applications opened on January 27, 2023 and close on April 10, 2023. Applications for The Interaction Design Diploma September 2023 will close on June 6, 2023.

Kyle Rask (IDEA Grad 2025) and his team win the Brand Battle for Good event for solutions to Vancouver’s social isolation

Kyle Rask (IDEA Grad 2025) and his team win the Brand Battle for Good event for solutions to Vancouver’s social isolation

James Neufeld
Student Life, Student Spotlight

Congratulations to Kyle Rask’s team for winning the Brand Battle for Good! We asked Kyle to share his experience with this one-part conference and one-part idea hack-a-thon event to develop the most innovative, creative, and implementable solutions to Vancouver’s social isolation issues.

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IDEA Grad 2026 share their career journeys and what inspired them to join IDEA School of Design

IDEA Grad 2026 share their career journeys and what inspired them to join IDEA School of Design

James Neufeld
Student Life, Student Spotlight

Several students in our first year, IDEA Grad 2026, had previous careers including a professional cross-country skier, pastry chef, and hairstylist. As part of our student blog committee, Sarah Gee (shown above in her previous career as a hair stylist) helped pull together this backstory on what inspired them to change careers and join the IDEA School of Design.

Check out this story for a glimpse into student life before and during IDEA!

Imogen Pettyfer (IDEA Grad 2024) hosts Student Meetup between First Year Cohort 01, Second Year, and Fourth Year

Imogen Pettyfer (IDEA Grad 2024) hosts Student Meetup between First Year Cohort 01, Second Year, and Fourth Year

James Neufeld
Student Life

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).

Second-year students (IDEA Grad 2024) offer their advice to students considering applying to IDEA School of Design

Second-year students (IDEA Grad 2024) offer their advice to students considering applying to IDEA School of Design

James Neufeld
Student Applications, Student Life

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.).

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