raubdruckerin pirate printers ink berlin's manhole covers for streetwear prints

raubdruckerin pirate printers bring attention to berlin’s overlooked manhole covers, by using the existing template as a graphic stamp. the german based collective applies ink to the surface of grids, vents and other public utilities to highlight the unique patterns contained within each structure. bags, t-shirts and other items of clothing are printed directly onto the street, creating edgy, unconventional souvenirs. 

raubdruckerin uses existing surfaces as a stamp to produce graphical footprints

this design uses the the neukölln pressure

ink is applied onto the surface

an item of clothing is then printed on top

the studio has hosted a series of workshop involving members of the public

the project highlights the everyday mundane surfaces that usually go unnoticed

black and white checked bag is created from an ordinary manhole cover

each manhole cover contains a graphic footprint

an urban spirit is expressed through this method