The featured objects, often disposable and lacking personal attachment, serve as rich sources of metaphor, reference and personification in the poems, inviting imagination beyond the objects per se. 

In the book, keywords are highlighted from the poems and then used to search for corresponding items on used goods trading sites like Xianyu, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace. The results were random and comprised a mix of related and unrelated objects in comparison to the objects within Chapter & Verse.

Object Speaking curates and documents a series of non-monetary transactions where words are exchanged for goods, including images and text descriptions. It provides an experience reminiscent of solving a poetic puzzle, utilising big data, algorithms and various second-hand objects encountered online.

Blue serves as the dominant colour of the book, and is derived from the colour of unvisited URL links. RELATED DEPARTMENT chose a matching Pantone colour that can be accurately reproduced in the print production process. The book, commonly referred to as "The Blue Brick" by the practice, is documented through vivid photography, accompanied by brick samples provided by the practice's architect friend. This approach aims to project the tangible nature and inherent "objectness" of the book.

In many cases, the ink utilised in printing can emit a strong scent, but the paper and ink employed for Object Speaking comes with a fragrance reminiscent of baby soap. The intention is to cultivate a deeper sense of intimacy between the audience and the book.