The first project in IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II with Vida Jurcic was to create a movie poster that conceptually represents the theme and storyline of the plot. They were free to use any design or illustration style.

Check out some conceptual movie poster redesigns by IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 2 including “Taste of Cherry. طعم گیلاس.” by Narci (shown above)!

The second project in IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II with Vida Jurcic is a chance for students to interpret a story creatively using imagery and typography to reflect the theme. Students draw upon what they have learned so far in the Survey of Design. It’s also a chance for illustrators to shine.

Check out some book cover redesigns by IDEA Grad 2025 Cohort 2 including “Macbeth by William Shakespeare” by Catherine Rosales (shown above)!

In First Year Survey and Principles of Design, there is often a project to parallel the design movement studied. As part of an exercise to understand the "psychedelic" movement, which began in Haight-Ashbury, San Francisco in the mid 1960’s and had an effect, not just on music, but also on many aspects of popular culture, the students created an album cover to reflect the spirit and aesthetic of the genre.

Shown above: “Pathé” by Stacy Zhang.

Here are a few 60s album cover projects from IDES 142 Survey and Principles of Design II with Vida Jurcic.

First year students (IDEA Grad 2025) created their own modernist take on band posters in IDES 142 — Survey and Principles of Design with Vida Jurcic.

It was their chance to learn the ins and outs of Illustrator while having some fun with colour, type and geometric shapes.

Check out some of the top projects!

Shown above: “Map of the Soul: 7 — BTS, performing live for the first time in 2 years” Band Poster in the Swiss Style by Ariana Thompson (IDEA Grad 2025).

First year student, Tanner McMahon (IDEA Grad 2025), shares illustrations and painting from IDES 131 Survey and Principles of Illustration I taught by Jeff Burgess and IDES 133 Visual Studio taught by Andrew McDermott.

Shown above “Self reflection” a self portrait assignment created with pastel pencil on paper.

Check out some first year student work from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University!

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In Project 1 of IDES 243 — Design Studio I, taught by Vida Jurcic, students design the format and concept for a multi-page report, including a cover page, back page, and three spreads for the report. They also write a brief for their project and apply their design to a microsite.

There was some extraordinary work created overall, showcasing both the students' design and illustration skills.

Here are a few of the standout projects from IDEA School of Design Grad 2024 students including ‘2020 Annual Report Canada Post Corporation’ (shown above) by Nguyen Quoc Huy Anh (IDEA Grad 2024).

Check out this second-year student project from IDEA School of Design at Capilano University!