The Value of Water: World Water Day 2025 Group Poster Exhibition

An exhibition will be opened on March 22nd World Water Day with the cooperation of Near East University Faculty of Communication and Communication Research Center.

Objective:
On March 22nd, World Water Day, to exhibit poster designs emphasizing the importance of water by bringing together undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students of Visual Communication Design and Graphic Design departments as well as academicians. The event aims to raise awareness about water conservation, environmental awareness and sustainability in society while enabling students to showcase their design skills.

Theme: Value of Water and Sustainable Water Management
Participants will develop original designs on themes such as water conservation, prevention of water waste, and the impact of climate change on water resources.

Organizing Committee:
Prof. Dr. Fevzi KASAP - Dean, Near East University, Faculty of Communication
Prof. Dr. Fatoş Alev PARSA - Dean,  Ege University, Faculty of Fine Arts, Design and Architecture
Prof. Dr. Ali Muhammet BAYRAKTAROĞLU - Trakya University
Prof. Dr. İncilay YURDAKUL - Uşak University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Derin IŞIKÖREN - Near East University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Serkad IŞIKÖREN - Near East University
Assist. Prof. Dr. Fuat Boğaç EVREN - Near East University

Exhibition Categories:
Illustration
Photographic
Graphic Design

Working size: Vertical A3 300 Dpi resolution

Application deadline: March 10, 2025

Exhibition opening date: Mart 20, 2025

Detailed information about the application:
https://iletisim.neu.edu.tr/exhibition/
Assist. Prof. Dr. Derin IŞIKÖREN ([email protected])
Assist. Prof. Dr. Fuat Boğaç EVREN ([email protected])

Application: Near East University, Faculty of Communication Dean's Office and Near East University, Faculty of Communication, Department of Visual Communication Design

1- Concepts:

Water Scarcity and Waste

• Overuse of limited water resources
• The importance of preventing water waste
• Saving water for future generations

Climate Change and Water

• Drought and changes in rainfall regime
• Impact of temperature increase on water resources
• Sea level rise and salinization of freshwater resources

Water and Ecosystems

• Protection of aquatic ecosystems
• Biodiversity of wetlands
• The impact of freshwater on wildlife

The Effect of Water on Human Health

• Access to clean water and sanitation
• Waterborne diseases
• Water pollution and human life

Sustainable Water Management

• Innovative water saving technologies
• Rainwater harvesting and recycling systems
• Smart water use solutions

Water and Social Justice

• Inequality in access to clean water
• Challenges in regions experiencing famine
• Water wars and international cooperation

2- Visual Categories

Natural Resources and Landscapes

• Dried lake beds and cracked soil
• The beauty of rivers and lakes
• Raindrops and the life-giving nature of water

Humanitarian Themes

• Dehydrated children and people
• Transported water drums, wells and pumping systems
• The struggle for access to clean water

Pollution and Destruction

• Water sources filled with plastic and waste
• Industrial pollution and polluted rivers
• Oil spills and marine pollution

Abstract and Conceptual Visuals

• Drops of water flowing per hour (connection of time and water)
• The metaphor of a leaky faucet
• Declining water resources on a map of the world

Interactive and Creative Approaches

• Guidance to sustainability projects with QR codes
• Typography and water metaphors (for example, text that flows like water)
• Minimalist designs with the theme of “drop by drop life”

Positive Messages

• Water conservation with green energy
• Water saved by recycling
• Happy children and the quality of life that clean water brings

3- Details

Further details and the selection committee will be announced by the relevant departments at a later date.