Hidden in Plain Sight - STM Artwork
Publication Design
Bringing Hidden Art to Vision
The goal is to capture Montreal’s Metro artworks into a catalogue that presents the overlooked beauty woven into everyday commuters' view of murals, sculptures, and architectural details that often fade into the background of routine travel. By viewing these spaces through a perspective lens, the collection invites viewers to rediscover the metro not just as infrastructure, but as an underground gallery and one that reveals itself only to those who choose to look a little closer.
Connecting Stations to its Artworks
My approach to designing Hidden in Plain Sight centers on revealing the unnoticed. I focused on creating a visual system that represents the metro itself through structured repetition and the unexpected moments. Through restrained layouts, subtle typography, and intentional use of negative space, the design allows the artwork to emerge gradually, echoing how these pieces are encountered in transit.
Shift in Perspective
The final piece is not just about showcasing the artwork, but about sharing that shift in perspective. It captures how something so routine can become meaningful when you take the time to look closer. In that sense, the project feels less like a finished product and more like an invitation for others to experience the metro the way I’ve come to see it.
