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Design for Social Impact Persuasion and Social Change: Design for Social Impact

Design for Social Impact Persuasion and Social Change: Design for Social Impact
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Author(s): Uğur Bakan (İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Turkey), Ufuk Bakan (İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Turkey)and Rumeysa Zeynep Araçlı Dursun (İzmir Katip Çelebi University, Turkey)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
Source title: New Approaches in Visual Communication Design
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Gülce Dölkeleş (Mudanya University, Turkey)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-1315-3.ch004

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Abstract

Social campaigns leverage the power of visual design to promote social change by shaping individuals' attitudes and behaviors. The effective use of visual communication ensures that messages reach large audiences and create long-term impacts on society. In this context, campaigns aimed at generating social impact require understanding how design elements interact with psychological mechanisms. This study employs qualitative research methods to analyze the persuasiveness of social campaigns. Instagram campaigns that have reached large audiences and aimed to raise social awareness are examined as a sample. The role of visual design elements (color, typography, composition, symbols, etc.) in conveying messages is investigated through content analysis. Comment analysis and interaction rates are also assessed to measure public engagement and the campaigns' impact. Furthermore, discourse analysis is applied to examine the language used in the campaigns, their emotional connection with the target audience, and their ability to encourage action.

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