Poumon Rose is a campaign in reaction to the problematic of smoking in Montreal's
Metro stations. The disturbance caused by smoking in these non-smoking public
spaces is a general concern, because the underground train is a necessary means of transportation
for many people. In order to create a healthy and enjoyable environment for everyone the laws about smoking needs to be respected more rigorously. The design
interventions I suggest consist of the installation of pink lung-shaped ashtrays and
the dissemination of graphic signage.The ashtrays would be placed at each
entry of the Metro stations and the graphic intervention would consist of different
signage and pins available at the cashier to express people's opinion on the
subject. The ashtray's form goes beyond its function creating a metaphor between
the ashtray and lungs. As a result it is discouraging the user from smoking
and increasing social awarness about the negative effects of secondary
smoke in metro stations.