21
Apr
2026
Visual Communication Design Student Club Established
The Visual Communication Design Student Club, founded by students of the Visual Communication Design Department at Istanbul Gedik University, has officially started its activities for the 2025–2026 academic year. Established on a voluntary basis, the club aims to support students’ professional, artistic, and intellectual development while fostering a collaborative production environment in areas such as design, cinema, photography, new media, and digital production.
Through workshops, short film screenings, talks, student exhibitions, and interdisciplinary practices, the club seeks to provide hands-on experience and encourage active participation in creative processes. It also aims to contribute to students’ professional development by organizing events that build connections with the industry .
The board members for the 2025–2026 term are as follows:
- President: Sami Yusuf Demirel
- Vice President: Selcan Saatci
- Head of Supervisory Board: Zeynep Kurt
- Secretary: Eray Hutoğlu
- Treasurer: Yusuf Horasan
- Vice Head of Supervisory Board: Sıla Akarsu
- Vice President / Board Member: Batuhan Badem
- Board Members: Simay Ünal, Deniz Can Çelik, Helin Metin
The Visual Communication Design Student Club aims to establish a sustainable culture of visual production within the university through a student-centered and collaborative structure.We would like to thank the Founding President, Sami Yusuf Demirel, for his contributions in leading the establishment process of the club.
Published Date: 21 April 2026


