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Interview with freelance designer/illustrator and IDEA grad, Aaron Campbell
This illustration by IDEA School of Design alumni Aaron Campbell was created for Adobe's university recruitment program to be used as a large backdrop for their booth. The concept was about discovering new paths while working at Adobe and exploring your passion. Read his recent interview.
IDEA Open Studio Day for the Bachelor of Design in Visual Communication degree program is Saturday, Feb 24, 2018
Find out all about our Bachelor of Design program – a stepping stone to a highly creative career – and meet faculty and students Saturday February 24, 2018. Don’t miss the 1:00 p.m. Keynote Presentation!
The Relevance of Digital Design — Why you should care
Canada faces challenges in meeting the expanding demand for skilled digital talent. Graphic designers now need to be familiar with web layouts or social media and these hybrids are in demand. Photo: IDEA School of Design student field trip to NGX interactive in Vancouver!
IDEA Challenge: First and second year students build a "creature"
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 falls for Montreal—cultural tour for third year Bachelor of Design students
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.
Early Admission Applicants for Fall 2018 must submit a portfolio by January 24
SlideRoom closes Wednesday, January 24, 2018 for Early Admission Applications to the Bachelor of Design. Illustration: Ryan McDiarmid
Max Littledale and Mitch Hopkins semester exchange at h_da in Germany
IDEA18 students Max Littledale and Mitch Hopkins completed a semester exchange in Germany last summer. Here is their photo story. Denise Grösch and Michael Wenninger are incoming students from Hochschule Darmstadt who join IDEA School of Design this semester.
Design Systems + Illustration = One of our favourite projects to mark.
Check out some of our favourite illustrated poster series for a music festival from third year students, Emily Rose, Jominca Engelbrecht, and Rae Maher.
IDEA School of Design student and graduate work showcased in Applied Arts 2018 Creative Calendar
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.
An up close look back at “The Body“, our 2017 Reflections Exhibit and annual student poster show
As the year comes to a close, we invite you to check out these poster designs from IDEA School of Design's annual 'Reflections' poster exhibit earlier this year. The body-themed exhibit featured twenty-two 2nd year students.
Life After Design School: An interview with Adriana Koc-Spadaro 10 years after grad
“What if we don’t land that nine-to-five at the award-winning agency as soon as we graduate?” Catch up with Grad07 alumna, Adriana Koc-Spadaro, one decade after graduating from IDEA School of Design plus check out her 2018 Moon Calendar available for purchase starting today!
Samantha Leigh Smith illustrates timeline detailing history of lower mainland transit.
IDEA grad and freelance illustrator, Samantha Leigh Smith, recently illustrated a timeline detailing the history of transit in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia for The Buzzer's 100th Birthday. Check it out!
2nd Year Bachelor of Design student illustrations become postcards for Cap U
Check out the digital illustrations by Cynthia Tran Vo and Charmaine Cheng printed as Capilano University postcards.
Congratulations to our 2017 RGD Student Award-winners, Taeyeon Kim and Jesse Ellingson
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.
Rae Maher (IDEA19) wins $1,000 Jim Rimmer scholarship for poster series on albinism
Many congratulations to Rae Maher, who won a $1,000 Jim Rimmer scholarship last week for her poster series on albinism at the GDC's Type Night in Vancouver. Finalists from IDEA School of Design include Annie Chang, Angela Schmold, Ashley Visvanathan and Charmaine Cheng.
Pamella Pinard and Alice Zeng win 3x3 Illustration Annual No.14 contest
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.
IDEA students blown away by breadth and depth of talks and innovation in design thinking at Radical Research Summit
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.
A Capilano University business and a design grad fashion the best raincoat – Colleges and Institutes Canada's 150th
Mike Cerka, a graduate from Capilano University with a Bachelor of Business Administration, and Tyler Quarles, a graduate from CapU’s IDEA School of Design, joined forces to design Baro weatherproof gear.
John Larigakis co-creator of Snack Time comedy cartoon series by the milk producers of Western Canada
John Larigakis is the co-creator of a cartoon series called Snack Time on YouTube with over 40k subscribers. John gradated from Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design in 2010 and didn’t even consider other schools.