Greetings Steemians.
You might be aware, that we at Smartsteem are currently taking on some new exciting projects to finish the year. Among the project ideas we have bounced around, we've decided that one of the best ways we can do our share to help the platform grow, is by contributing to the education of it's users.
We completely understand how frustrating it can be for new users to grow on STEEM. The formula for growth is not rigid per say, but some of the foundations we intend to share will allow for those with the right mindset, with the right hunger to grow and achieve their personal goals much faster.
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://i.imgur.com/fZlIVmM.png)
The main idea behind "Growing Smart with Smartsteem" is to share some of the framework and wisdom that some of the most succesful Steemians on the platform have learned. With that in mind, we will try to make the series valuable for both newbies and veterans, but more importantly, make it fun.
We need a Teaching Assistant
![](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://i.imgur.com/ChzsKgT.png%22%3E)
And believe it or not, you can help us make this happen and win some STEEM along the way. In other words the series will be "taught" by a special character who is yet to come into existence. His name, Smarty.
How does Smarty Look?
Well, we don't know yet. But that is the whole point of this little contest. In our minds Smarty is just a cool guy to hang around with and someone who is the absolute king of patience. How does that translate to looks? that is completely up to you.
But, this is were it gets really interesting. Those with the skills and the creativity to come up with a great design for Smarty, can walk away with 25 STEEM.
If you are thinking that we are going to make a lot of people work and not recognize their contribution don't worry. We will make sure to upvote the best entries, the best designs on the comment section of this very post. When the payout closes, we will announce the 1st place winner.
How to enter?
This is very simple to do. Reply to this post on the comments with your entry by adding your design. Please make sure you are entering original material only. We take plagiarism very seriously and that kind of behavior won't be tolerated. You are not required to do anything else to enter, but of course any support to the post is always appreciated.
Keep in mind that spam, offensive language or images, will not be tolerated and will result in flags. It seems obvious, but past experiences has shown us that it's imperative to be clear about these things.
The winner will be required to send us high resolution images of Smarty, as it will be used in our publications on this new series and possibly other Smartsteem projects. We reserve the rights to use the imagery submitted to this contests in our future endeavors.
The contest at a glance:
- Submit your entry by replying to this post
- Original Work only
- Top 5 entries will win upvotes for their work
- Winner will be announced after payout
- To claim prize, the winner has to submit High Quality images
In conclusion
Up until now our main focus has been on developing the best tools possible for our fellow Steemians. But, as part of our commitment and our shared vision for this blockchain, we are going to start focusing more on the strenghtening of it's community too.
We strongly believe that with initiatives like this, with the right information and the right platform culture, we will see STEEM surpass all expectations. In due time all of its early adopters will remember these days, as the days were they got acquainted with true opportunity.
Team Smartsteem
More about Smartsteem
- Introducing Smartsteem 2.0
- Introducing Open Cost Ledger - Optimization of Vote Purchases
- Join us on Discord
Hey @smartsteem, I totally love the Smarty idea!
Here are my 2 options, I figured it would be better to place them in one comment, hope that's Ok.
Thank you!
A. This idea for Smarty is based on the little lightning element that is part of the original Smartsteem logo.
B. This little guy is also based on the hexagon shape of the Smartsteem logo.
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Curating this also! I found this contest when @therealwolf resteemed the results to this post. I really like your design and it really fits the name Smarty! Congratulations for winning it!
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thank you so much for the endorsement! ❤️
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Hey @ankapolo,
thank you for your entry.
You've made #1 place!
Smartsupport
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thank you so much @smartsupport and @smartsteem!! 🙌
I'll be happy to do any kinds of tweaks and provide you with the high-res images.
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Hello, here is my entry:
https://steemit.com/smartsteem/@ferjart/growing-smart-with-smartsteem-my-entry
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Hey @ferjart,
thank you for your entry.
You've made #2 place!
Smartsupport
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thank you very much friends, I'm glad you liked my illustration! :)
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More worthless shitposts...
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Hello @smartsteem! Here is my entry :
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Hey @cristoeuf,
thank you for your entry.
You've made #3 place!
Smartsupport
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@smartsteem @therealwolf Thank you very much! I loved participating in this contest! :)
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Hey @smartsteem, I like the Smarty idea very much!
![Smarty-01.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmZ2veBVdS3pEKr6hge1fugvQ8wXD7ox4fR4K7Cqijb7HH)
Here is my option. This idea for Smarty is based on the consonance of the words "Genie - genius" and "Steem - steam". Hope you'll like it! :)
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It looks funny ;-) Good job!
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Thanks!
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Hey @teneresa,
thank you for your entry.
You've made #4 place!
Smartsupport
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Thanks a lot @smartsteem and @therealwolf! You're the best!
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Here is my entry.
![smarty robot done.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmaE7sBkeoYf4F8nAZge2x9u1AkdZXYYNDRatpEbk3UTY3/smarty%20robot%20done.jpg)
https://steemit.com/steem-cartoon/@crittercrats/design-contest-for-our-new-series-growing-smart-with-smartsteem-smarty-the-robot-entry
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Hey @crittercrats,
thank you for your entry.
You've made #5 place!
Smartsupport
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Thank you very much!
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Here is my entry
Check out my post to see the process
https://steemit.com/artguildph/@trishy/how-does-smarty-look-or-smartsteem-design-contest-entry
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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Hello @smartsteem here is my proposal, I hope it's not too late.
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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Hello, this is my proposal.
For me, Smarty is a robot created to meet the needs of customers, with great patience and excellent teaching.
Regards.
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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Great idea, I try my best 😉🦋💫
I like drawing so I created a sketch of smarty like that...
Hope it makes you smile 😊
We will see which great artworks from the others will come next...
Steemit hugs to ya
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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This is my proposal, I hope and you like it ...
https://steemit.com/smartsteem/@dianadvsalcedo/design-contest-for-our-new-series-growing-smart-with-smartsteem
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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@smartsteem thanks for the amazing contest. My Entry.
Check out the Video Tutorial on @dlive
https://dlive.io/video/brezeey/74272c56-a08d-11e8-aecf-0242ac110003
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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I instantly thought of a snail, they are cool, and they would have time to sit back and think. I didn't read that the character had to be human and I couldn't picture one during a game of guess who in my head. Here you have my king of patience.
![smarty-2.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXhzKFKCWzjW7Az69dUmmYBSG5uNtEFFSenQd6GSATwGj/smarty-2.png)
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Very Nice!
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Thanks Fernando
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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My Entry
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owww very nice, I like it 💜
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Thank My freind
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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Boom! Smarty!
![smarty.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmZJrujrz23pwR5rkYdn451W4iudrXxUpq76zgW4UfSpRf/smarty.png)
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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This is my proposal:
https://steemit.com/smartsteem/@remyrequenart/design-competition-for-new-series-growing-smart-with-smartsteem-character-smarty
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I really liked your proposal @remyrequenart
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Thanks @dianadvsalcedo. I value your opinion :)
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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Muy sofisticado y lo más importante que es bastante original.
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My entry for @smartsteem contest design logo, I totally love the Smarty idea.
This idea for Smarty logo is based on Steemit logo.
![Smarty logo.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNRiTySGdHHJWWySGAvHsrRJN8CmhC9PgQJxuwHSzjamG/Smarty%20logo.jpg)
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Thank you for your entry!
You've received an upvote from @therealwolf as our gratitude for your work!
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Heres my entry @smartsteem ! lol! This is a cool Smarty Guy Wearing a crown as the King of Patience Its also cheerful, colorful and was created using free photos from pixabay on picsart ! I added my name after on meme generator, so I do have the one without if you prefer. hope you like it, I happen to love Smarties!Mmmm!😋😋😋💕 This was for fun! i will try to make another one as well!
![2fwruq.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmNyccTgbfFH9PdUy2CsdCDrhAyyiqopdXxwePTeGNgtaS/2fwruq.jpg)
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Wel that will be honest for me to join you @smartsteem.
Designer contest should be shown on. We can understand to willing that contest. So we hopefull to be fulfil out mind on the behalf of that contest.
I judge all past Series. And now gona be take some extra knowledge about glowing semi contest of designer.
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My entry for SMARTY:
I Used https://avatares.info/ soft for the base, Photoshop and a
Smarty Steem´s sunglasses
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Thanks for posting this. You have received a Preemptive Strike from our graphic facilitator, @narashi, on:
This post will be featured on our next LIVE broadcast (Today, August 14th, 2018) at 7:30pm MST on @dlive! Jump on the Pile LIVE, if you're available, and talk about your content channel.
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Again, great work and we hope to catch you on the pile!
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My entry
![PicsArt_08-15-10.36.17.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS1PjoXXicReD7cVnv2QZThmPb8twHyxZXxPyejV2MV5N/PicsArt_08-15-10.36.17.png)
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Thank's @smartsteem for this Design Contest My Entry.
![Smarty.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/http://dexpress.ml/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Smarty.png)
View Complete Image Here
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Check this out..!
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Hello contest @smartsteem i would love to make an impact on such a contest here for #smartsteem and here is below the best i could do with as my own @Smarty design submission to be selected for the #Smarty option number 1... hehehe
![SMARTYSMARTSTEEM.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmd8qjdPaPJMW3Wy3wTStL3N3qRYbdCjXD8bC7g3mrxzuY/SMARTYSMARTSTEEM.png)
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My entry
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Great contest!!!
👍👍👍
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Smarty should look cool. I believe this look would be cool enough.
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i want join
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Good day @smartsteem
well, I'm entering with 2 design. personally I like the first one which is a owl and a symbol of wise guy, the second is technology based and might be interesting for you. About colors and design I can work on it more if you choose one of them. wish you luck.
#1
![2.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmPtSEDzUsNgkTwb3iWvsyEmwti9pRXgG8duyJQ8ZHhnmm/2.jpg)
#2
![1.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmT6575Vq6CxdYMW2zJK281qVAnF6rFk94LdpySSzY8zo9/1.jpg)
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Excellent contribution
I want to remember that all jobs are useful, but look for one that really generates a purpose in life, that fills you with passion, the joy of joy has no comparison. This year I found my purpose of life. I cultivate altruism, I am a vegetarian, I focus on cultivating productive habits, I prepare myself to be a motivational trainer, I will focus on helping in all the churches of Venezuela and the educational institutions and later on around the world,
and through this channel to help people improve their passions.
Your ideas combined with passion and always with God, you will be unstoppable
Visit me # EMPOWER PEOPLE.
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This is smarty incase you dont know, this is my entry for smarty contest
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Kim Jung Smarty
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nice and Wonderfull post
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OBSERVING MY SON ON THE TABLET. I AM LOVED THAT SMARTY WOULD BE SOMETHING LIKE THIS. IMAGE REALIZED WITH CORELDRAW12. GREETINGS.
![MY SON IS SMARTY.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmRPrgUJWfSxshhdCewiJT3zaHMe7L6AxXgq5HfRGdoSVo/MY%20SON%20IS%20SMARTY.jpg)
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We can understand to willing that contest. And now gonna be take some extra knowledge about glowing semi contest of designer. Very sophisticated and most important that is quite original.
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hello this is my proposal.
![Smartsteem.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmS5kVCrtmTnThT4XTakSiEgGp1vEdbsdnksG3Nz2JQfco/Smartsteem.png)
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Nahhh!!!
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Hi @smartsteem, Iam a graphics designer , so that this picture is original by the power of photoshop . please appreciate my hardwork for this artwork design #women #pentool. #chatmeifyouwant #Agraphicsdesign. thanks.![women.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmXZqk9uCb6mf1TQ4Ejdhvsie3sWikregN6W1Wvom96dDg/women.jpg)
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yes sir you are right without play one can just a book warm fr refreshing our mind we must play for sometime
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Hello, here is my entry to the contest
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@smartsteem.
Great effort folks
The venture will go a long way towards training newbees on the forum and polishing them eventually to become quality content creators ,which i understand is the ultimate aim of the steemit.Also the guidence will be trickling down from the veterans of the forum ,which inturn will breed goodwill amogst all participants.Great thinking indeed .The idea is value accretive for the forum and participants.![smarty.png]
find my smarty below.
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Hello, this is my ticket to the Smarty design contest, a strong hug to the whole community and to the other participants.
https://steemit.com/smartsteem/@opiman/design-contest-for-our-new-series-growing-smart-with-smartsteem
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My entry
![PicsArt_08-15-06.31.23.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmcbuZ2BpV4N6crEMUJKd4cvfDyf7Lm8sxEg3jMQKUHQjJ/PicsArt_08-15-06.31.23.png)
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Buenas noche. Excelente post. Saludos desde Venezuela. Lo invito visitar mi blog
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Here's my entry
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My entry. Yeea!
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my entry
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my entry
![smarty.png](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://ipfs.busy.org/ipfs/QmS83L7VXXfuboK3rnf7SUxwCb7hDjsUzsQf3EcKcF192W)
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Amazing contest , designers and non designers both can participate and get their design and it would good for smart steem to get new look
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Hi @smartsteem, this is my entry :
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I love this idea. Here is my design. This was done using a smartphone and not a computer.
![IMG_20180814_115849.jpg](https://steemitimages.com/640x0/https://cdn.steemitimages.com/DQmQGD7W81P9aA1VTPbgFrnDSYWtk6hvBGPgDvpsvritCem/IMG_20180814_115849.jpg)
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Good work Smartsteem but I'm not good at drawing so. Congratz others and winners too!
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Hi! I am a robot. I just upvoted you! I found similar content that readers might be interested in: https://en.wikipedia.org/
Posted using Partiko Android
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Very good idea. Good luck!
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Be good and tell it. (old marketing saying)
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Innovative approach to connect stemmers..keep it up..
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well done my dear friend, very nice article.
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Here comes Master Smarty:
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