april soetarman releases a permission slip for letting go of unfinished creative projects

Unfinished Projects Release Form: a permission slip for letting go

Developed by artist and designer April Soetarman, The Unfinished Projects Release Form is a printed slip that provides a structured approach to letting go of incomplete creative works. The form is intended as a tool for acknowledging the effort and time invested in a project that can no longer be continued, whether due to shifting priorities, limited resources, or changing personal context.

creative interruption as a natural part of the creative process

The product takes the form of a two-part carbonless slip, measuring approximately 5.5″ x 8.5″. Each booklet contains 10 identical forms. Users are invited to complete the form by documenting the nature of their unfinished project and their reasons for discontinuation. Designed by artist April Soetarman, this process aims to create a moment of intentional reflection while providing a simple ritual for resolution. Once filled out, the top white copy is destroyed, while the yellow copy is retained. The release form is produced under Soetarman’s Weird Side Projects label.

project info:

name: The Unfinished Projects Release Form

writer and designer: April Soetarman | @AprilSoetarman – WeirdSideProjects | @weirdsideprojects
product photographer: Alison Luntz | @alisonluntz

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