Abstract

"Transit Tales" is a multi-disciplinary exploration documenting the gendered experiences of eight individuals navigating public spaces, particularly within the context of the Montreal Métro. Through oral history interviews, the study captures participants' voices, weaves together common themes such as self-censorship, spatial practices, and resistance against oppressive structures. Going beyond traditional documentation, the research incorporates visual and poetic elements to deepen narrative engagement and extend its reach to a broader audience. This research creatively navigates transcription techniques, and visual interventions to foster community interaction and stimulate conversation and self-reflection. By critically examining the intersection of oral history methodology and visual communication design, the research seeks creative inquiry for authentically capturing and responsibly sharing gendered experiences in an urban environment. It delves into questions of transcription processes, the representation of oral histories for critical engagement, and the graphic forms through which these narratives can be effectively communicated. Through this multi-faceted exploration, Transit Tales contributes to a deeper understanding of engendered and/or presenting as feminine people’s experiences in an urban transit environment while offering new perspectives on communicating oral history research.