Rise to the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge and Earn Exclusive Swag!

[laurenmcman]

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. 

[Ubada Barmawar]

Hi @laurenmcman 

Using ServiceNow Creator Studio, I developed a Meeting Room Reservation application that makes it easier to manage meeting spaces. The app leverages a Record Producer to allow users to quickly reserve rooms and a Playbook to streamline and automate the booking process.

App Highlights:-
-->Users can easily reserve meeting rooms by filling out a simple form via the Record Producer.
-->The Playbook helps automate tasks like booking confirmation and sending reminders.
-->Mobile-friendly and designed for seamless room management.

Experience with Creator Studio:- Creator Studio's low-code platform made it simple to build the Record Producer and Playbook, which streamlined meeting room bookings and task automation. I found it to be an effective way to enhance daily operations while reducing manual processes.

LinkedIn post : https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7241892571994603521/ 

Regards,

Ubada Barmawar

[ArleshaM]

Finally had a chance to test out Creator Studio! I built an app as part of the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge.

I built a Conference Room Booking app. The app is designed to allow employees the ability to request conference rooms seamlessly using a simple form. This foregoes the need for manual calendars and reduces the probability of overbooking. Upon submission of the request form, the workflow is triggered and the request is either approved or rejected depending on the date and time selected for the size of the conference room chosen. Email notifications will be sent in both cases to notify the employee of their status.

Using Creator Studio was such an easy and quick process. I look forward to creating more complex apps using it in the near future.

My app is also posted on LinkedIn, please view it here: LinkedIn 

[Brenda Reyes-Gu]

I built a simple Leave Request app to address common inefficiencies in manual leave request processes. In many organizations, handling leave requests manually often leads to delays, miscommunication, and errors in tracking leave balances, causing frustration for both employees and managers. The app I developed eliminates these pain points by streamlining the entire process.

The Leave Request app allows employees to easily submit their leave requests through a user-friendly interface. Upon submission, the app automatically checks the employee's available leave balance. If the balance is insufficient, the request is flagged or rejected, saving time and preventing invalid submissions. If the balance is sufficient, the request is routed to the employee’s manager for review.

For managers, the app simplifies the approval process by consolidating all pending requests in one place. With a click, they can approve or reject a request, and the app immediately updates the employee's leave balance and records. Managers can also leave comments or feedback, which the employee can view.

A key feature of the app is the automatic update of the employee's record upon approval. This real-time adjustment ensures that leave balances are always up to date, reducing the risk of miscalculations or discrepancies. Additionally, the app logs all transactions, making it easy for HR teams to audit or track historical leave data if necessary.

By automating the leave request process, the app reduces administrative overhead, enhances transparency, and improves communication between employees, managers, and HR. This not only boosts efficiency but also ensures a smoother and more accurate leave management experience.

I had a great experience using Creator Studio. I was mainly curious to see how it differed from Catalog Builder and right away found the single step automations to be a huge upgrade allowed with being able to create user and fulfiller roles.

Link to Twitter post

[mganji]

Hello Everyone,

Excited to share that I completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge!

Introducing the FixNow App, developed using ServiceNow Creator Studio. This app is designed to provide instant solutions for any issue. Whether users are employees or customers, FixNow ensures that problems are resolved quickly and with minimal disruption, making it an essential tool for fast issue resolution.

FixNow: Instant Solutions for Every Issue

FixNow is your one-stop solution for addressing issues anytime and anywhere. From technical glitches to process delays, FixNow is designed to handle all types of problems efficiently and effectively.

How Does FixNow Work?
1. Identify the Issue: Users log their issue in the ServiceNow platform, whether it’s a software bug, a system crash, or a request for assistance like password resets.

2. Immediate Solutions: FixNow leverages intelligent automation and a comprehensive knowledge base to diagnose and provide solutions instantly. For faster results, users can opt for AI-powered diagnostics to get immediate recommendations.

3. Real-time Updates: While FixNow works behind the scenes, users are kept informed through real-time updates, providing transparency on the issue’s status.
Why FixNow is Efficient:
Simple Form: Users can easily identify themselves as customers or employees and describe their issue in straightforward terms, such as “password reset assistance” or other technical problems.
AI Support: The app’s AI capabilities speed up troubleshooting by offering diagnostic tools that allow users to resolve issues faster.
Targeted Support: Users can connect with the right teams, like IT Service Management, ensuring that their problems are routed to the appropriate department for resolution.

The FixNow App simplifies and automates the entire process of issue management—from submission to resolution—empowering users to get their problems solved quickly, with transparency and efficiency at every step. Whether you're dealing with a technical glitch or need immediate support, FixNow has you covered.

Regards,

Mamatha Ganji

Participate in the hashtag #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge now at https://lnkd.in/gm2CqQyk
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[Rajkumar_N]

I’m happy to share that I have completed the #BUILDWITHCREATORSTUDIO challenge from ServiceNow!! 🌟

I’ve developed a Leave Request Management app using ServiceNow Creator Studio that streamlines and automates the leave request process, making it efficient for both employees and managers. With this app, employees can easily submit their leave requests, including start and end dates, type of leave, and a detailed description for manager review. The process then flows through a two-step approval system: first, the manager reviews and approves the request, and then it’s sent to a specific group for final validation.

Thanks to ServiceNow Creator Studio’s intuitive no-code interface, I was able to build this solution quickly and efficiently. The flexible design tools allowed me to implement workflows and tailor the app to our organization’s needs without writing complex code.

It’s exciting to see how ServiceNow Creator Studio empowers users to design and deploy powerful apps quickly, transforming ideas into practical solutions that streamline business processes.

#ServiceNowCommunity

linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rajkumar-naragani-55378120b_buildwithcreatorstudio-buildwithcreatorst...

ThankYou

[Harish Bainsla]

Excited to share that I completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge!

I created an Book to Needy using Creator Studio. Book to Needy is a innovative application design to bridge the literacy gap by connecting book donors with those who need .

For that we create a flow which will track the status of request at each stage. Notification is send when request is approved.

Key Features:

1. User-friendly book donation and request form.

2. Advance search functionality for book matching

3. Automated assignment and notification

4. Real time tracking

Benefits:
1. Increase access to quality books for those who need.
2. Reduce waste by reusing and recycling books.
3. provide valuable data insights for literacy program and community outreach.
4. Enhances learning experience through diverse book collection.
5. Support personal development and skill building.

Linked in: 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/harish-baisla-8895aa22a_buildwithcreatorstudio-servicenow-servicenowd...

" one child, one teacher , one book and one pen can change the world"

[Prashant Moily]

Corporate Finance Management App:  I am excited to share that I have successfully finished the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge! Leveraging the user-friendly no-code platform of Creator Studio, I created a comprehensive solution to optimize various corporate finance processes. This includes streamlining Credit Card requests, Loan requests, and Claim management through automated email notifications. Moreover, employees can conveniently submit leave requests and expenses, and they will receive prompt approval emails directly to their inboxes. Simultaneously, managers and finance teams can efficiently review and approve these requests, ensuring compliance with company policies.

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Prashant M

[Community Alums]

Hello @laurenmcman,

I've completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio Challenge.

I have created a very basic online videogame purchasing app using Creator Studio. This app allows users to purchase a variety of videogames on a single platform, both in hard and digital copies, though it's just a simple prototype. As a result, the user's traceability factor is decreased because everything can be recorded and monitored in one forum. This app currently provides a selection of notable games for almost every possible genre that has been released in the last 30 years, with a focus on platforms like Windows, PlayStation4, PlayStation5, XBOX and X360. There are no limitations on the number of games users can add to each platform. Users are additionally given an option to add any game that they would still like to buy but cannot locate in the app's database.

The flow:
1) After opening the request form, the user chooses every item they want to buy.
2) The user must enter their Address before submitting the request because it is a necessary field for the things to be delivered. Other details such as Name, Contact No. and Email Id will get auto-populated.
3) The request gets successfully submitted.
4) The user gets an email confirming the submission of the request.
5) The appropriate team is allocated to the request.
6) The corresponding team receives a child task to work on processing the request.
7) Should the user choose a game that is not stored in the app's database, a new additional task is generated. Getting the game from an outside seller will be the main emphasis of this task. Once a seller is identified, user will be contacted by the team to finalize the purchase of the additional game. The request will be closed when all outstanding tasks are finished and the items are scheduled for delivery.
9) User will be notified of the same via an email.

Building the app was definitely faster and easier with Creator Studio than it had been for me up to this point. It is simple to use, time-saving, and intuitive.

My LinkedIn post : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/soham-dutta-883a8b102_buildwithcreatorstudio-buildwithcreatorstudio-a...

[kishorereddy]

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/kishore-reddy-b84448217_buildwithcreatorstudio-activity-7242078571345...

Project Overview: IT Tools Access Request Application in ServiceNow Creator Studio

In this project, a streamlined workflow for handling tools access requests was developed in ServiceNow's Creator Studio. The process aims to automate and simplify the approval process for employees requesting access to various tools, while ensuring clear communication and timely task management.

Workflow Steps:

1. Request Submission: The workflow begins with the employee (requestor) submitting a tools access request. This submission triggers the approval process within ServiceNow.

2. Manager Approval: Once the request is submitted, it is routed to the requestor’s manager for approval. The manager receives a notification and reviews the details of the request. The manager can either approve or reject the request based on their assessment of the requestor's need for access.

3. Approval Path:

   • If Approved: Upon manager approval, the system automatically generates a Service Catalog Task (SCTask). This SCTask is assigned to the relevant team responsible for providing access to the requested tools. The task remains active until the access is granted. After the completion of the SCTask, an automated email is sent to the requestor, confirming that the tools access has been successfully granted.
   • If Rejected: If the request is rejected by the manager, no SCTask is created. Instead, the system triggers an automated email to notify the requestor that their tools access request was denied. The rejection email includes details and potential next steps for the requestor.

Benefits:

• Automation: Reduces manual intervention by automating task creation and email notifications.
• Transparency: Provides clear communication to requestors at each stage of the process.
• Efficiency: Ensures timely handling of access requests with minimal delays.

[pradeep_kallam]

Hello @laurenmcman  and team, 

Excited to share that I completed the #BuildWithCreatorStudio challenge!

I built a simple Telecomm Services Application with the help of Creator Studio.

Telecomm Services Application ultimately helps the end users sort out the issues related to the internet/Broadband.

How it works?

1. Submission of request: The end user who is facing some issue with internet service will Submit a request by specifying the Broadband type the end user using.

2. Issue routing and Resolution: Once the request is received from the end user the agent with the help of designed playbook will check the type of Broadband the end- user using and assign the respective task to appropriate group and resolve the issue the end user facing.

3. Notifications: Notification will be sent to the end user when the respective group comes up with the resolution for the issue.

The Creator Studio feature made this experience extremely simpler and faster by configuring through Creator Studio Template and with its no code solution interface. It has reduced the effort of designing complex apps by giving wonderful playbook features and awesome UI to build the portal forms and view it in different way like Mobile, Portal etc.

You can find my social media post here on twitter : https://x.com/pradeep_kallam/status/1836324949314932741