North Idaho College
Campus
North Idaho College sits along the shoreline of Lake Coeur d'Alene — one of the most scenic campus settings in the Pacific Northwest. The Graphic & Web Design program operates across two buildings on campus, with creative labs and production facilities designed for studio-based learning.
Students benefit from a close-knit campus community where small class sizes, accessible faculty, and shared creative spaces create a focused environment for design work.
The North Idaho College Campus
North Idaho College offers a welcoming campus environment where students benefit from small class sizes, accessible faculty, and a strong sense of community.
With views of Lake Coeur d'Alene and surrounding mountains, the campus provides an inspiring setting for creative work while maintaining the advantages of a small college environment.
- Small class sizes
- Accessible faculty
- Shared creative spaces
- Close proximity between buildings and labs
Creative Labs & Production
Facilities
The GDES program operates across two buildings — McLain Hall for digital design labs and video production, and the Industrial Arts Building for fabrication, laser cutting, large format printing, and 3D printing.
Students move from concept to physical production in a workflow that mirrors real creative studios.
A Collaborative Environment
One of the advantages of studying design at North Idaho College is the ability to collaborate with students from related creative programs.
Design students often work alongside photography, marketing, and digital media students, creating opportunities to develop projects that reflect real-world creative workflows.
This cross-disciplinary environment encourages experimentation, feedback, and shared creative growth.
Location
Life in Coeur d'Alene
North Idaho College is located in the heart of Coeur d'Alene, a city known for its scenic lake, outdoor recreation, and welcoming community.
Walkable downtown, year-round outdoor recreation, a growing creative community, and Spokane just 30 minutes away.
Around Campus
See the Campus in Person
The best way to experience the Graphic & Web Design program is to visit the campus, meet the instructors, and see the spaces where students create their work.