We creatively processed the term schwammig, looking at it from as many perspectives as possible, both in terms of content as well as method. We bundled the results in what we called Schwammbuch (literal: sponge book). Additionally we created a zine using risography, which, when unfolded, reveals a Lappenlegende (literal rag legend) that can be used as a poster. For the cover of the book, we halved a blackboard sponge and chose the page format accordingly. The coated, glossy paper gives the impression that you could hold the book under water – just like a sponge.

In our creative exploration we used analog as well as digital techniques. From letterpress and gravure experiments, acrylic painting and photography, scanning, vectorizing and 3D graphics of blackboard sponges, steel sponges, natural sponges or rags.