Rise to the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge and Earn Exclusive Swag!

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Rise to the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge and Earn Exclusive Swag!

#BuildWithCreatorStudio

Introduction

Hey y’all! 🤠 It's that time of the year again! We're thrilled to announce the return of our annual #BuildWith challenge, this year focusing on the incredible capabilities of ServiceNow's Creator Studio. Whether you're a seasoned developer or a newcomer to the world of no-code solutions, #BuildWithCreatorStudio is your gateway to transforming your innovative ideas into real-world solutions. Ready to get creative and have some fun? Join us for our third year of this exciting challenge! 

What’s Creator Studio? 

Creator Studio is a no-code tool that lets you whip up apps fast, no waiting on IT. It’s perfect for those simple, request-based workflows that need to get done without the hassle. The best part? It’s easy to use and comes with built-in governance, so your apps stay compliant and good to go, without any extra effort on your end.

Already using App Engine Studio? No problem. Creator Studio plays nice with it, letting you knock out the simpler apps quickly while saving AES for the bigger, more complex projects. It’s all about giving you more control and flexibility in how you build. (Quick shoutout to our #BuildWithAES participants! Cheers to more skill-building!)

Whether you’re looking to speed things up, clear out bottlenecks, or just try something new, Creator Studio’s got you covered. Ready to show off what you can build? Keep reading to learn how to dive into the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge, earn some swag, and show us what you’ve got. 

 

What’s in It for You (Besides Fun)?

Your contributions help drive thought leadership and showcase real-world use cases that other organizations can learn from. That being said, the Community team is also a big believer in a little quid pro quo. Participants will earn a #BuildWithCreatorStudio Community badge and an exclusive mug! Did I mention it's in the new design style we debuted at CreatorCon during K24? Participants will earn exclusive swag! (while supplies last) 

How Do I Enter?

Jumping into the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge is simple. Here's how you can get started:

1. Set Up Your PDI (Personal Developer Instance): If you don't already have Creator Studio in your environment, go to your ServiceNow Developer Portal and either log into or spin up a PDI. It’s free and easy! Just make sure you install Creator Studio.

2. Build Your App: Now’s the time to create! Feel free to let your imagination run wild or keep it simple.

3. Share Your Build: When your app is complete, submit a 300-word description, a video, or an infographic that explains what your app does, and your experience using Creator Studio. Be sure to share it on both in the comments of this blog and on social media using #BuildWithCreatorStudio

Then sit back, relax, and wait for your swag redemption email! 

 

Getting Started with Creator Studio 

Not sure where to start? Check out the videos below for how to get started and how to enter the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge. We also have a wealth of resources listed in our FAQ questions. Still need more help? We recommend you ask them in our #BuildWith channel in the SN Devs Slack. Our community is here to help you every step of the way. Alternatively, you can reach out to buildwith@servicenow.com, but please expect a delay in response via this channel. Our team is small but mighty!

 

Enter Now! 

The #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge is your chance to showcase your creativity, solve problems, and win some awesome swag. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s make this year’s challenge the best one yet! 

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• Where Do I Enter? 
  • To enter, you must follow the guidelines and respond to this Community blog post. You must include links to your content as well as links to where you shared on social media with #BuildWithCreatorStudio hashtagged. 

• Where and What Do I Post on Community? 
  • You’re in the right place! Simply log into your ServiceNow Community account. At the bottom of this blog, you will see an area to comment. This is where you can input your proof of completing the challenge using Creator Studio use along with a description of what you’ve built.  

• Where and What Do I Post on Social Media? 
  • You can post on any social media platform, whether it’s LinkedIn or Twitter, and share your completed app and Creator Studio imagery/experience.  

• What if I Don’t Have Social Media? 
  • Not to worry! Please send an email to BuildWith@servicenow.com, and we will contact you to get you your swag. Please refrain from emailing your entries to this address! We are monitoring the comments for your submissions. 😀

• When Will I Receive My Swag? 
  • When you complete the challenge, you can expect an email in a few weeks from ServiceNow with the subject line #BuildWithCreatorStudio Redemption. Enclosed there will be a link to our Developer Swag Store and a code to which you can redeem your mug. Based on the address you provide; your mug will ship there. If you are located outside the USA, please expect a longer shipping time. Swag is limited to while supplies last. 
• What If I am New to Creator Studio? 
• You're not alone! Everyone was once a beginner, and there's no better time to dive in than now. We've curated a selection of helpful videos to kickstart your journey towards building your first app with Creator Studio. Before you know it, you'll be ready to tackle the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge. 

• Do you have any additional resources for me?
  • It's your lucky day! Check out our resources below.

    • Creator Toolbox, Creator Studio​

    • Creator Studio Overview Blog​

    • Getting Started on Creator Studio Blog​

    • Creator Studio Release Information Blog​

    • Creator Studio FAQs Blog

    • Creator Studio Interactive Demo  
• Do I Need to Fill Out a Submission Form? 
  • No submission form is required! Just follow the guidelines above and you are good to go! 

• When Does the Challenge End? 
  • To receive swag, you must submit your challenge entry by October 8th, 2024 at 11:59 PM PST. However, you are welcome to continue sharing your apps past this date.  

• Who is Eligible to Enter the Challenge? 
  • We invite everyone aged 18 and above to join us! Whether you're an absolute beginner or an experienced Creator Studio user, your contribution is valued! Sadly, our legal guy informs us that while government employees may participate, they are ineligible for the mug reward. (Terms and Conditions apply.) 

• I Have a Problem Who Do I Reach Out to?
  • Please direct your questions to our #BuildWith Slack Channel or email buildwith@servicenow.com with #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge in the subject line. Please refrain from emailing your entries to this address! We are monitoring the comments for your submissions. 😁
• • Do you have an example of what I should share on this Community blog? 
    • Yes! Here is an example for you. Make sure you link out to your social post!

  A #BuildWithCreatorStudio Submission Example

• Do you have an example of what I should post on social media?
  • Absolutely, here is an example!Submission Social Media Example

Terms and Conditions 

No purchase is necessary. #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge is open only to individuals at least eighteen (18) years old at the time of entry. The Challenge begins September 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time ("PDT") and ends on October 8, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. PDT. 

Entrants must respond to the official forum with a 1) Screenshot, graphic, or video showing their app built using Creator Studio or 2) a 300 minimum word description of the app they built with a screenshot using Creator Studio AND entrants must post their video or blog into the ServiceNow Community Developer forum here AND share it on LinkedIn or Twitter with #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge on their post AND the social media post will be linked to their forum post.  

The Submission must be your own, original work; The Submission must contain a relevant reason/response to the prompt of Creator Studio; The Submission must meet the format and size requirements of the social platform used to enter; The Submission must conform with any applicable social media platform terms. 

The prize includes the official 2024 #BuildWithCreatorStudio Mug, while supplies last. Government employees are excluded from receiving the mug but can participate in the challenge. The brand of mug may vary. Mug may take up to 4 weeks or longer to arrive once ordered. Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”): $15 USD. 

The ServiceNow Community reserves the right to access email data provided by the entrant in order to reach out to individuals who have completed the challenge. Entrants who have met the guidelines and have successfully completed the challenge will receive an email from ServiceNow with instructions on how to redeem the prize. International country restrictions will apply. 

Except where prohibited, participation in the Challenge constitutes each entrant's consent to use submission’s name, and photograph (including, without limitation, entrant’s Twitter and LinkedIn profile photo), voice, opinions and/or hometown and state for promotional purposes in any media, worldwide, without further payment or consideration. 

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Student Registration form - School Management System

The process operates as follows:
UC1 - Student information is gathered from the submitted form. A school representative then transfers the data from the physical document into the system.
UC2 - Individuals who visit the school in person will register their information directly.
In both scenarios, the administrator will review and validate the details before granting approval. Subsequently, the student will receive an email notification confirming their registration.

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[Ayushi12]

I build a Travel Request App using Creator Studio. Creator Studio made it extremely easy to quickly bring this app idea to life with its no-code solution interface, allowing me to build a fully functioning application in less than one hour! .
It is designed to streamlines the process of submitting, approving, and managing business travel requests. It enables employees to request trips, track expenses, and seek approvals, while managers and finance team can review and approve requests, ensuring compliance with company policies and budgets.

Linkedin Post: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ayushi-upadhyay-6202a9144_buildwithcreatorstudio-buildwithcreatorstud...

[Community Alums]

🎉 Thrilled to announce that I’ve just completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge in under 15 minutes!

I created LeaveHub, a sleek application for managing leave requests, using Creator Studio’s intuitive no-code platform. It’s designed to streamline the process of requesting leave and includes automated email notifications. Employees can easily submit their leave requests and receive approval emails directly in their inbox, while managers can swiftly review and approve requests, ensuring everything aligns with company policies.

Curious to see what you can build? Join the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge and start creating at https://lnkd.in/gK8TEimw

#BuildWithCreatorStudio #BuildWith #ServiceNow #ServiceNowDev #ServiceNowDeveloper #ServiceNowCommunity

YouTube Link :https://lnkd.in/grY5X2-S

LinkedIn Link : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/furquan-arshi-455665156_buildwithcreatorstudio-buildwithcreatorstudio...

[Community Alums]

Hello!

I created an Asteroid Mining Permit Request app using Creator Studio. My app streamlines the process of requesting mining permits for asteroid missions. It includes a Record Producer and the associated playbook for the process.

Users can access the record producer through the service portal, where they fill out a form that includes details such as the target planets – which they can select multiple referencing the location table – Don’t worry my fellow millennials! Pluto is considered a planet here 😉. There are also fields for an expiration date for the permit, and two spacecraft-specific fields.

Once submitted, the request is automatically routed to NASA Mission Control for review and approval.
If the request is approved, the app generates a task to create the official permit and sends two emails—one to the requester with their permit details, and the other as a transmission to space outposts. If the request is not approved, it is closed without further action.

Building this app using Creator Studio was a smooth and efficient experience. The no-code environment allowed me to focus on functionality without getting bogged down by technical complexities.
Overall, the flexibility and speed of Creator Studio made it the ideal tool for this project, allowing me to develop and deploy my app quickly and efficiently. #BuildWithCreatorStudio

[Krushna R Birla]

#BuildWithCreatorStudio

I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve successfully completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge. As part of this challenge, I created a video showcasing my experience building the "Recognition Hub" app—a user-friendly, no-code solution for easily nominating employees.

Recognition Hub is designed to streamline the Employee Nomination Program and improve how we recognize and reward outstanding team members.

Here’s how it works:

1. Nomination Submission: Users can quickly submit nominations via a simple form. They enter details like the employee’s name, project name, reason for nomination, and award type. This ensures each nomination is captured accurately.
2. Manager Approval: Nominations are sent to the employee’s manager for approval. The system handles notifications and approval tracking, making the process smooth and transparent.
3. Automated Notifications and Reporting: The app sends automated updates to keep everyone informed and offers reporting features to track nominations, approvals, and awards.

Creating Recognition Hub has been an exciting journey, leveraging ServiceNow’s advanced features to enhance employee recognition. This app not only simplifies the recognition process but also helps foster a positive work environment by ensuring exceptional contributions are acknowledged and rewarded.

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/krushna-birla-2ba4a1152_buildwithcreatorstudio-buildwithcreatorstudio...

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRgeq3UeLpk

[Venkata Sai Ku1]

Hi everyone,

I have created an application named the Project Proposal App for Graduate Students! The Project Proposal App for Graduate Students is a cutting-edge solution crafted to simplify and enhance the process of submitting and approving project proposals for students in their final semester. Designed with both students and faculty in mind, this app provides a streamlined, efficient platform for managing project ideas and approvals.

The core feature of the app is its comprehensive submission form, where students are prompted to provide detailed information about their proposed projects. This includes their name, student ID, project title, a detailed project description, the scope of the project, and a projected timeline for completion. The inclusion of these fields ensures that the app captures all necessary information, allowing for a thorough and informed review process.

Once a proposal is submitted, the app triggers an automated review request to the MS IT Professors group, which includes esteemed professors Murat Ozer, Vineela Kunapareddi, and Isaac Kofi Nti. The approval process is designed for efficiency: a proposal is considered approved if any one of the professors approves it, or it is rejected if any one of them declines. This system ensures a fair evaluation by harnessing the collective expertise of the academic panel and maintains a balanced review process.

Following the review, the app sends an automated email notification to the student, detailing the professor’s decision. If a proposal is rejected, the student is given the opportunity to revise and resubmit their proposal with new ideas or adjustments. This feedback loop promotes continuous improvement and encourages students to refine their proposals based on academic feedback.

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to ServiceNow for bringing in Creator Studio and its invaluable support. The platform’s intuitive design and powerful development tools have greatly facilitated the app-building process. Creator Studio has made it remarkably easy to develop and deploy this application, ensuring a smooth and efficient development experience.

LinkedIn Post : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/venkata-sai-kumar-juturi-550190203_buildwithcreatorstudio-participate...

[GOLLADASARS]

I just finished building a Visitor Management System using Creator Studio! This system will help organizations streamline the entry and exit process for visitors, making it more efficient and hassle-free. With its user-friendly interface, Creator Studio made it simple for me to implement this idea and swiftly build up workflows and modify the app to suit our needs. The process went smoothly and effectively, and I'm looking forward to seeing how this app makes our team's Visitor Management System easier!

You can find my social media post here on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7241528671226748928/

[sachin_namjoshi]

I created a simple request based montessori request tracking app where parents can manage lifecycle of request for admission into montessori for their kids.

This app performs following:

- Allows Parents Create Admissions requests from Service Portal.

- Allows Approvers to review requests on service portal.

- Once request is approved, a fulfillment task is created for the support group.

Support user uses workspace view to use workspace provided features e.g response templates, fulfillment instructions to work on the request.

- Once request is closed, the requestors are notified about the decision.

- Requesters can always check current status of their request on service portal menus.

It just took 10 minutes for me to build this simple request based app using Creator Studio.

- Create app using NLU based prompts and intake for creation.

- Configure workspace experience in creator studio for fulfillers.

- Configure a simple workflow using playbooks for intake request table.

- The inbuilt creator studio simulator lets business users to view the experience before publishing it.

- Once pipeline is configured by your System Admins, it's very easy to manage deployment for your app in production using app repos. ( No update sets needed to manage deployments).

Creator Studio is designed for no coders/business users to develop request based app in super quick time.

Beauty fo creator studio is your app will be UI agnostic. 

If you want  to build complex workflows, you can always continue to build complex workflow for same app in App Engine Studio, Studio IDE.

e.g I can further enhance app in AES, Studio IDE by building below:

- Built flow designer flow to check for available seats and the update availability  on intake request table.

- Build REST integrations to check for parents home contact details before proceeding with request.

- Build Predictive Intelligence feature to let parents know of probability of child's admission getting approved based on historical data.

#BuildWithCreatorStudio @laurenmcman @livsather 

[Jason Kuhar]

I am excited to share that I have successfully completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge!

For this challenge I built an app that assists team members in organizing the fun event of a team pot luck.   The Team PotLuck App is meant to ease the old process that was often captured via email or online spreadsheet by many teams, but are unorganized and don’t ask appropriate questions.  By creating this app in ServiceNow, teammates will be able to request for power outlets, email users on submission for tracking, and have a repeatable method for the creation of future events.   This request app will ensure there are no duplicates items being brought to the event, and quarterly workflows kickoff to leadership for morale and team building tracking.  A calendar entry is created, and members from other teams may now join in events to increase collaboration and festivities.   The day before the event, each entry gets an email reminder so that nothing is left to chance.   At the conclusion of the event, a survey can be sent asking about timing for future team events.  This app is simplistic as the user base for the app is for teams across the organization. These users won’t be technical, so it must be easy to use and administrate.  

I found creating this app in Creator Studio to be very easy.  I have been building apps in ServiceNow since 2014, and this new experience reduces the complexity of the previous app engine experience.   The visual persona-based questions that are used to progress the buildout, coupled with the visual display of the workflow is a commercial software experience brought into the enterprise.  The ability to set the app permissions and collaborators was very easy, and will help draw more citizen development into the platform.   I liked the integration of both NowMobile and Virtual Agent as these were more bespoke in the past, and this experience really brings these features into focus.  

You can checkout my LinkedIn post Here

App in Creator Studio: 

[Isaac Vicentini]

I built a simple and effective Time Off Request app using Creator Studio – designed to streamline and simplify the process for employees to request time off. The app allows users to easily submit their time off requests, ensuring seamless communication, approval, and task management during absences, all with just a few clicks.

Once submitted, the request is automatically routed to their manager for approval. If approved, a task is generated to ensure the employee workload is reassigned during their absence, maintaining productivity.

Notifications keep everyone informed throughout the process.

Building this app was incredibly easy. Its drag-and-drop interface allowed me to quickly design the form and automate the workflow without writing any code. The result is a fully functional app that enhances communication, simplifies approvals, and ensures work continuity during time off.

You can find my LinkedIn post from here. 🔗