Typographic principles taught throughout the course were put to practice in tradebooks featuring a diverse range of themes. Have a look at of some of the books produced.

IDEA18 student Avelyne Tran completed a semester exchange in Japan last summer. Here is her story. 

Second year students will be selling their Cheeky Valentine's Day Cards at Capilano University's library and cafeteria the week of Feb 5th to 9th, 2018. Check them out. Sales will help support their class field trip next year!

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.

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!

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!

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 Grad 19 came back from Montreal feeling energised, excited and ready for the future. Here's what they learned in the City of Festivals.

SlideRoom closes Wednesday, January 24, 2018 for Early Admission Applications to the Bachelor of Design. Illustration: Ryan McDiarmid

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.

Check out some of our favourite illustrated poster series for a music festival from third year students, Emily Rose, Jominca Engelbrecht, and Rae Maher.

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.

Under the mistletoe: an illustrated holiday greeting by Juliana Vieira.

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.

“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!

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!

Check out the digital illustrations by Cynthia Tran Vo and Charmaine Cheng printed as Capilano University postcards.

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.

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.

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.