Following this principle, participants of Ferment Lab workshops became active contributors in the creative process, taking pictures and making drawings that were included in the final publication: a 5-volume zine.
Zines have a long history of being an effective way to publish content independently. They are flexible, low-cost, and can be produced in a sustainable way. Since they correspond with Ferment Lab’s commitment with inclusion and open-source knowledge, the final documentation presented at Le Shadok was published in this format.
These zines combine recipes for experimental fermentation techniques with instructions for facilitating Ferment Lab’s workshops. They are a manual for food preparation and social interactions.