The role of graphic design in the process of "Occupy gezi" resistance

The aim of this study is to research the role of Graphic Design on society in the process of 'Occupy Gezi'. In this study, it is aimed to reflect Gezi Park Resistance in all respects, explain how designers control the communication process and create messages by the choices they've made, clarify and exemplify the relation between civil disobedience and humour, render the visual works produced during the resistance and allocate data and determination related to social media.In the second part, the concept of civil disobedience was emphasized. The definition of civil disobedience, the elements and leaders of civil disobedience and the civil disobedience actions in Turkey and the world were collected under this heading. Additionally, leading street resistance movements affected the world so far, were allocated under the heading of street resistance movements and the visual works of these movements were rendered. The reasons why Gezi Park Resistance occurred and how it spread country-wide were examined in details. Also, the profile of the activits joined the resistance was researched. Lastly, the effect of social medial on Gezi Park Resistance was mentioned.In the third part, the meaning of graphic design and the role of graphic designer were emphasized and social graphic design was discussed under this heading. Moreover, humorous visual works of Gezi Park activists were examined in order to comprehend the effect of Graphic Design on vision perception. Design development phase was explained and the importance of semiotics was emphasized.In the fourth part, the functions of humour were examined under three categories and the role of humour in the process of Gezi Park Resistance was emphasized. Key Words: Graphic Design, Gezi Park Resistance, civil disobedience, visual perception, humour