Can Gokturk's Work | ContraWork by Can GokturkCan Gokturk
Graphic & Motion Designer specializing in branding
Social Issues — Illustration & Poster Design
A collection of four independent poster designs exploring different social issues through illustration and visual storytelling.
Each poster approaches its subject through conceptual imagery, visual metaphors, and thoughtful compositions, aiming to communicate meaningful messages and encourage reflection. The projects combine illustration and graphic design to turn complex social topics into clear, engaging visual narratives.
Category: Graphic Design
Services: Poster Design, Illustration, Concept Development, Visual Storytelling, Social Impact Design
Tools: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Role: Graphic Designer / Illustrator
Project Type: Independent Poster Series Motion Graphics for Instagram Reels
A collection of motion graphics created for different social media accounts, designed specifically for Instagram Reels. Each project explores motion, typography, and visual storytelling to create engaging short-form content.
The animations focus on capturing attention, communicating messages effectively, and enhancing the visual identity of each account through dynamic movement and thoughtful design.
Category: Motion Graphics
Services: Motion Graphics, Reels Animation, 2D Animation, Typography Animation, Social Media Design
Tools: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator
Role: Motion Designer / Visual Designer
Project Type: Social Media Content / Client Projects Motion Graphics for Social Media
A collection of motion graphics created for various social media accounts, exploring how movement, typography, and visual elements can strengthen digital communication.
Each piece is designed to capture attention, communicate ideas clearly, and create engaging visual experiences through motion.
Category: Animation & Motion Graphics
Services: Motion Graphics, 2D Animation, Social Media Design, Typography Animation, Visual Communication
Tools: Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator (kullandığın projelerde)
Role: Motion Designer / Visual Designer
Project Type: Social Media Content / Client Projects The Wordless Testament of Anatolia
AI-Assisted Documentary Film
The Wordless Testament of Anatolia is a short documentary exploring the traditional art of Anatolian kilim weaving and its cultural significance.
The film follows the journey of wool from its origins to the final woven piece, highlighting traditional natural dyeing techniques, handcraftsmanship, and the symbolic language embedded in kilim patterns. It explores how materials, colors, and motifs preserve cultural memory and pass stories from one generation to the next.
I developed the visual narrative and produced the film scene by scene using Google Gemini. The process involved generating visual compositions and transforming them into moving sequences, bringing together AI-assisted image generation, video production, and documentary storytelling.
Rather than presenting kilim weaving solely as a craft, the film approaches it as a form of cultural expression — a wordless testament to Anatolia's heritage.
Recognition
1st Place — Documentary Category
BAUN AI CineLab International AI Student Film Festival
Category: Film & Video
Services: AI Video Production, Art Direction, Visual Storytelling, Documentary Filmmaking
Tool: Google Gemini
Role: Director / AI Filmmaker