IDEA Talks is a tradition to close out first year, before we set students loose for summer. Students are asked to bring an original or colour printout of their favourite 2 projects from this past year from any class, and be prepared to share 3 personal highlights from the past year, too. As IDEA Talks is part of IDES 132 Survey and Principles of Illustration II, attendance is anticipated and expected. Classroom critiques in a creative community are a highlight for IDEA School of Design students. Shown above: Self Portrait in Oil by Siobhan Barry.

Here are some favourite projects and highlights from IDEA Grad 2026!

Congratulations to Arsheya Seraji (IDEA Grad 2024) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Illustration with “First Time Rolling In” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

The IDEA School of Design at Capilano University has built an enduring reputation for industry-prepared graduates.

The IDEA Grad Show was held April 3-4, 2023 at VIFF Centre - Vancity Theatre in Vancouver. Check out the full version of Capilano University IDEA School of Design’s Grad Show 2023! Visit ideagradshow.com for a sneak peek at their work!

Congratulations to Aleks Jones (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Illustration with “Teacher vs COVID Students” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

“Oystercatcher” by Ethan Woronko (IDEA Grad 2024) is a top packaging and menu design project in IDEA School of Design’s IDES 362 Visual Communication Studio I: Branding Concentration with Dominique Walker.

Check out this top student packaging and menu design project from our branding concentration!

Congratulations to Kathleen Manuel (IDEA Grad 2024) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Illustration with “Portrait” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

IDEA Grad 2023 is at their eight-week practicums at companies across Vancouver! Industry can meet the IDEA Grads on April 3, 2023.

Shown above: All the Clubs Day posters pinned up on the wall in the office.

Check out this story by Mia Canderan at hcma.

Congratulations to Aleks Jones (IDEA Grad 2023) for winning the 2022 ADCC Student Competition Gold Award in Graphic Design with 'Aika'.

“Aika is a high-end Danish furniture brand that primarily uses locally sourced materials native to Denmark. Heavily inspired by mid-century modern shapes, Aika adds a modern and minimal finish to all of its products, while honoring Scandinavian craftsmanship,” writes Aleks.

Check out this award-winning student graphic design project!

“Soya” by Celina Zhong (IDEA Grad 2024) is a top packaging and menu design project created in IDEA School of Design’s IDES 362 Visual Communication Studio I: Branding Concentration with Dominique Walker.

“Welcome to the Li family household. From our culinary practices, to the way we set the table, we bridge the future of sustainability with Chinese tradition, rooted from our unique emigration story right here in Vancouver,” writes Celina.

Check out this top student packaging and menu design project from our branding concentration!

Congratulations to Jordan Richert (IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 1) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Illustration with “Renewal” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

“Cactus Flower” by Alison Koo (IDEA Grad 2024) is a top packaging and menu design project in IDEA School of Design’s IDES 362 Visual Communication Studio I: Branding Concentration with Dominique Walker.

Check out this top student packaging and menu design project from our branding concentration!

IDEA Grad 2023 has begun their eight-week practicums at companies across Vancouver! Industry can meet the IDEA Grads on April 3, 2023. Check out this story by Harlen Bertrand at Jesters Animation.

Congratulations to Joanne Cuevas (IDEA Grad 2024) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Illustration with “Seeking Solace” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

“Hue” by Anais Bayle (IDEA Grad 2024) is a top packaging and menu design project in IDEA School of Design’s IDES 362 Visual Communication Studio I: Branding Concentration with Dominique Walker.

Check out this top student packaging and menu design project from our branding concentration!

Congratulations to Natasha Lee (IDEA Grad 2024) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Illustration with “Father’s Disapproval” (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student illustration project!

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!

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.

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

Shown above: “Extra ripe pair of pears” animated illustration by JJ Eng (IDEA Grad 2025).

2nd-year students (IDEA Grad 2025) created a fun poster project in Tom Duguid’s typography class. Students were to utilize the theme of either the past or the future, and apply typography to a quote or saying that implied either the past or the future. Shown above: “The Woman I Shall Become” (George Sand) typography poster by Ava Shahres

“I wanted to depict the two sides of a woman, from her youth to her elderly age. Within this silhouette, I did hand lettering to evoke a scattered feel. Much like memories, there is no rhyme or reason, but they come together to create a bigger picture. The ‘I’,” writes Ava Shahres (Instagram: @bastanipop)

Check out some of Tom’s favourites from this project!

Meet second-year student, Rachel Lam (IDEA Grad 2025)! Her self-portrait for IDES 133 - Visual Studio taught last year by Jay Bassan is shown above.

“My digital media teacher in high school introduced me to multiple schools, I chose Capilano University at the end as students here have on-the-ground experience in the field upon graduation which is very important for their careers,” writes Rachel.

Read Rachel’s story and check out some of her other work for a glimpse into student life at IDEA School of Design at Capilano University.

Congratulations to Christopher Rodgers (IDEA Grad 2025) for winning Top 10 in the CAPIC Rodeo 14 student contest for Photography with "Kafkas Frame" (shown above).

Many congratulations to Capilano University's IDEA School of Design students who continue to dominate the CAPIC student awards in illustration!

Check out this award-winning student photography project!