Discover the innovative work of the Foundations in Design class of 2026! Over 100 graduating students from across 8 programs are featured at Next Level, the 2026 KPU Wilson School of Design Grad Show. Learn more about our graduates, their interests, and the paths they’re exploring beyond their studies.
The Foundations in Design one year certificate helps students find their focus. With all the career possibilities available, it’s often hard for students to pick one discipline. Through this inclusive program, students learn design fundamentals, explore career options and ultimately, discover where their true passions lie. Students graduate with a portfolio that will open doors to the top design schools in Canada, and often, continue with the Wilson School of Design in one of our specialized programs.
Meet our graduates:
Abby Morris
I am an interior design student with a strong interest in creating functional and visually appealing spaces. I enjoy combining creativity with practical design solutions, focusing on layout, materials, and color. Through both school projects and retail experience, I’ve developed strong communication and problem-solving skills. My goal is to grow as a designer and create spaces that are both stylish and comfortable.
My capstone project focuses on designing a modern residential interior that balances comfort, functionality, and aesthetic appeal. The project includes floor planning, 3D modeling, and material selection, using neutral tones and thoughtful layouts to create a cohesive space. I explored how color, texture, and furniture placement impact the overall atmosphere, aiming to design a space that feels both practical and inviting.
Alex Kemp
Alex is a highly creative and motivated student moving into the Product Design program. He enjoys combining both digital and hands-on work to bring his creative visions to life. He has skills in woodworking, 3D modelling/printing, creative direction and voice acting. He plans to utilize these skills to the fullest during his time in product design while learning and improving new skills such as industrial sewing.
Alex’s design work takes heavy inspiration from accessible and green design. The desire to build products, spaces and all things in a way to help everyone and the planet guides Alex’s process. Contemporary and surrealist aesthetics feed into Alex’s creative mind and he enjoys bringing these aspects into his designs and art. Alex has an interest in astrology, meteorology and ecology as well as the arts.
Ashley Johnston
Hi there! I’m Ashley Johnston and I’m 23. I started my journey at FIND to expand my knowledge and skills in design and to build my portfolio. My experience wouldn’t have been the same without my amazing classmates and teachers. I’m extremely grateful that I’ll be attending IDSN in the fall and I hope to see you at the graduation so you can see how far I’ve come.
I believe interior design is an excellent fit for me because of my experiences and my enjoyment of both the creative and analytical aspects of the field, such as building codes and drafting. My inspirations include the Victorian era, Art Nouveau, medieval fantasy, and more. No matter the inspiration, I enjoy creating functional spaces that focus on the small details, details that make people excited about how much thought was put into a space.
Audrey Kneblik
My name is Audrey, I am a student graduating from the FIND program. After my year at the program I will be taking a gap year enhancing my portfolio to pursue interior design here at the Wilson School of Design. I have really enjoyed my time here in the FIND program and grateful for all my teachers and classmates that have guided me through this year to learning new skills.
My design work includes working with prototyping furniture, Interiors to working on colour harmony boards, and sketching floor plans. My aspirations surround interior design for commercial spaces and designing for spaces like hospitals, community centers as I have experienced being in those settings and have met people living in those setting as well. I am someone who loves to help people any way I can and try to problem solve how to make them more comfortable and find what works best for them. I think because I am a very sensitive feeling individual I have way more empathy for others and what circumstances they may be going through.
Celeste Maella Bottier
I’m an aspired product designer who empathizes for users to create experiences that are intuitive and visually refined. I thrive when it comes down to research, strategy, craft, and translating complex problems into elegant solutions that meet user needs and goals. My approach is collaborative, I’m energized by ambiguity, motivated by impact, and committed to building products that feel effortless to the target market.
I’m driven by a deep curiosity for how ideas take shape from paper to reality. My academic interests span creative research, design history, and the ways design influences human experiences in furniture and technical apparel. I aspire to create work that blends thoughtful analysis with imaginative expression. As shown in my conceptual design for a love seat inspired by the movie Interstellar. Ultimately, I hope to build a practice that is both conceptually rigorous and visually compelling.
Curtis Culley
Curtis is an emerging designer whose work is grounded in discipline, movement, and continuous growth, being inspired by the built and natural environments that surround him. His academic and personal achievements demonstrate a strong foundation in creative problem-solving, leadership, and resilience. Through both design education and competitive athletics, Curtis has developed a mindset that values precision, adaptability, and meaningful expression.
Curtis is heading to UBC to study Architecture and Landscape Architecture because he genuinely believes the spaces we live, move, and breathe in shape who we are. From studying design in Tokyo to competing as a breaker, he’s learned how environment and movement are deeply connected. His overall goal is simple: to design places that make people’s everyday lives a little better, boosting social interaction and strengthening community bonds.
Duha Alshaer
I am Duha, a FIND student at Wilson School of Design School, passionate about creating and designing new products. My academic interests focus on product design and sustainability, with attention to the cultural identity each product reflects. I conduct research to develop user-friendly designs, such as a matcha packaging project inspired by the life cycle of butterflies and made entirely from glass. My goal is to balance functionality, aesthetics, and user behavior in thoughtful and innovative design solutions.
I am interested in product design, particularly in balancing functionality, aesthetics, and user behaviour. My work is influenced by many factors, especially culture, everyday problems and nature. I aim to designs that respond to real user needs while remaining visually engaging. This approach is reflected in my projects where I explore how design can simplify daily tasks and improve user experience. In the future, I aspire to develop innovative, user-centered products that combine practicality with strong aesthetic and cultural value.
Ekhtiar Nijjar
I am a graduate of the Foundation in Design program and will be continuing to study Product Design. Drawing from my arboriculture, retail customer service, and visual merchandizing, I bring a practical problem-solving skill set and a strong focus on Life-centered design. I am passionate about sustainable design and long-term user experience. I enjoy collaborating with others to create useful, thoughtful solutions.
While completing the Foundation in Design program at KPU, I discovered my academic interest lies in creating meaningful, user-centered objects that are both functional and beautiful. I hope to work in the jewelry industry while also exploring other fields, including tree care. Through my design work, I aim to develop thoughtful, sustainable solutions that improve everyday experiences and reflect my diverse background.
Erika Ebose
Ever since childhood, I have had a strong passion for the arts, designing and creative practices. I want a career in design because I do not want to stop making, stop sketching and to stop being inspired. Now that I have graduated the FIND program, I plan to take a gap year to travel, volunteer, get more work experience, and continue working on my portfolio. When I am not creating, you can find me curled up with a book, binging a T.V. show, or spending too much money on coffee.
Through the Foundations in Design program, I have experimented with sustainable materials and up-cycled components, and I have gained an understanding of sustainability, storytelling, design principles, collaboration, and problem solving. When it comes to my focus, product design, I have created bags, concept furniture, concept coffee maker, and dry food packaging and I have developed cohesive brand identities from initial thoughts. I enjoy making prototypes and packaging ideas using biodegradable materials, and I like to think of insightful solutions, while still maintaining a visually pleasing aesthetic. My dream as a designer is to make influential, everyday product designs and create representation for Canadian black women designers.
Hannah Francois
I’m a 21-year-old emerging designer based in White Rock, BC, with a growing interest in interior design. Over the past year in the Foundations in Design program, I’ve built my skills and gained experience in different areas of design. I especially enjoyed learning drawing techniques, colour theory, and working in my 3D modelling class. As I prepare to graduate, I’m excited to continue pursuing interior design.
This year, my academic work focused on developing foundational design skills with an emphasis on interior design. I created a series of interior sketches that strengthened my perspective drawing, along with a 3D colour wheel exploring colour relationships in physical form. I also designed a detailed 3D interior model, applying these skills in a spatial context. These projects reflect my growing interest in the field and my aspiration to pursue a career as an interior designer.
Jagger Sidhu
Jagger Sidhu is an aspiring fashion designer graduating from the Wilson School of Designs Foundations in Design program, Jagger brings a unique perspective shaped by a prior background in engineering. This foundation informs a design approach that balances innovation, structure, and functionality with artistic expression.
Jagger’s academic interests center on fashion design, with a focus on structure, material innovation, and functional aesthetics. He aspires to develop versatile, forward-thinking collections that challenge conventional silhouettes while remaining practical, drawing on both technical precision and creative experimentation and above all self expression.
Katey Jandric
I would consider myself a very visual, hands-on learner. I attended the Foundations of Design program at the Wilson School of Design to gain a deeper understanding of design as a whole. During my time at Wilson, I developed a foundation in design principles, colour theory, typography, visual storytelling, and many other aspects of design. Through a variety of group-based projects, I explored design as a problem-solving process, ensuring everyone had a voice while using empathy to guide collaborative work. I am grateful for my time at Wilson and look forward to what’s ahead.
I am interested in continuing in the event industry while pursuing opportunities in fashion marketing, where I can expand my understanding of the business side of design.
Love Berlin
Love Berlin is a fashion designer and creative director with a background in start-to-finish production, bridal, activewear, and graphic design. Prior education includes a major in graphic design within a speciality program, two diplomas, one in fashion business and one in fashion design, LVMH certification in business operations and supply chain, and the Foundations in Design Certificate program offered at Wilson. For Fall 2026, she will be entering the Fashion & Technology program offered at Wilson.
This May, Love Berlin will be showing her debut runway collection at Fashion Art Toronto for SS26. At this stage of her career, she is working to show that student work can be created and presented at a professional level.
Mihad Izzeldin
I am a Foundations in Design student at the Wilson School of Design with a strong interest in interior design. My work focuses on creating thoughtful, functional spaces that balance aesthetics and user experience. I enjoy exploring materiality, spatial planning, and sustainable design strategies. I am passionate about developing innovative ideas and continuing to grow as a designer.
As a Foundations in Design student, my work explores core design principles through projects focused on space, form, and user experience. I am particularly interested in interior design and how thoughtful planning can enhance everyday environments. My goal is to continue developing my skills in spatial design, material exploration, and sustainable practices as I move forward in my design education.
Rowen Boudin
Hi, I’m Rowen! I am a current FIND student. I enjoy design (especially fashion), but have always been passionate about art, music, performance, humanities and nature. In my spare time, I enjoy writing, reading, creating, baking, and spending time outdoors. I also love to travel and think it helps me find new inspiration.
My program does not include a capstone, but my primary interest in design has always been fashion. I included a mini spring/summer collection I designed in 2025 as part of the work I have on display here. Next year, I will be taking a hiatus from design to pursue some of my other interests, including psychology.
Sam Doolan
I am 23 years old and live in North Vancouver, British Columbia. I am passionate about cars, skateboarding, and sneakers. I also enjoy drawing and photography. When I was younger, my mom taught me how to sew, which got me interested in design. When I started the FIND program, I was interested in fashion design. After learning about other areas of design and their respective programs at KPU, I became interested in product design.
Throughout my time in the FIND program, I have learned new skills such as perspective drawing and 3D prototyping, and have gained an understanding of the design elements and principles. I have learned how to use Adobe Creative Cloud tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign. I have applied this knowledge to my design work throughout the past year, such as my 3d furniture prototype, detailed perspective car drawing, and digital skateboard illustration.
Samantha Lim
My name is Samantha Lim, and I am a student in the Foundations in Design program at Wilson School of Design. My hobbies include baking, drawing, painting, and photography, with my most recent arts and crafts interests being paper quilling and crocheting. I have four years of previous work experience, during which I learned how to perform alterations, which allowed me to understand how to operate an industrial sewing machine, serger, and blind stitch machine.
My goal is to obtain valuable experience and learn from every challenge. I would like to grow as an individual and be open to every opportunity that comes my way. My goals include gaining more experience in garment construction and improving my fashion design illustrations. These contribute to my long-term goals of having my own brand and using my platform to make a difference. I aspire to become a fashion designer who creates conscious apparel.
Selena Kaur Sahota
Contact:
Email: sahotaselena@gmail.com
Website: Portfolio
LinkedIn: Sahota Selena
Instagram: @selenas_studio
Hi, I’m Selena Sahota, a graduating Foundations In Design student with a strong passion for fashion design. My work focuses on inclusive, sustainable garments through thoughtful construction and alterations. I enjoy illustrating and painting a part of my creative process in design concepts. I’m passionate about creating thoughtful design that supports inclusivity in embracing the beauty of different body shapes and sizes.
My work is focused on garments that support inclusivity in sizing and sustainable practices. I’m passionate about creating garments that embrace different body shapes and sizes through thoughtful alterations in construction. I’m exploring repairability in my garments to reduce waste and promote long term wear by extending the lifespan. My goal is to contribute by providing more inclusiveness and sustainability in the industry.
