IDEA18 student, Max Littledale has been blogging about his practicum at Carter Hales. He's been working on a website redesign, email layout, an annual report layout, sat in on a client conference call and is enjoying learning Sketch. Read his practicum story.

Jackie Kai Ellis graduated from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University in 2004 and ran a thriving design firm in Vancouver for several years when in 2011 she closed her company and set off to Paris to pursue her life-long love of baking. Her memoir comes out tomorrow, March 6 2018! Check out her story and podcast on Vancouver Is Awesome.

Capilano University's IDEA School of Design prioritizes soft design skills with unique first-year assignment. The assignment asks first year students to visit Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre in North Vancouver to interview seniors about their experiences and use graphic design to help share an important life lesson. Check out a winning case study by instructor, Dominique Walker.

Shown above from left to right: Laura Pummell, Ryan McDiarmid, Mark Pilon, Michael Wenninger, Emily Powers, Ashley Loo, Jominca Engelbrecht, Jacqueline Duck, and Cynthia Vo. Photo by Dacosta Bayley.

Students have been placed in a wide range of Vancouver companies including branding-focussed firms, digital firms, motion graphics and animation firms, publishing firms and retail in-house environments. Oooh, how lovely to spend your days in such a colourful environment!

Sometimes, a pen, some post-it notes, and two productive hours can do more for you than technology ever can.

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.