Welcome to the Inventor Smart Forum!
We’ve got a fun and meaningful badge system here that helps recognize great participation, valuable contributions, and community spirit. Here’s how it works:
Automatic Badges
You’ll earn these by simply using the forum. Examples include:
- Certified – Complete the new user tutorial
- First Like – Show appreciation for another inventor’s post
- Reader – Read a few longer threads
- Autobiographer – Fill out your profile
Just by spending time here, you’ll naturally collect a few of these!
Custom Inventor Smart Badges
We’ve also created some exclusive badges to highlight the values of our community:
Founding Member
Awarded to our earliest contributors and champions who helped shape the forum from day one.
Idea Spark
For posting an original idea in the Ideas & Brainstorms category that sparked a helpful discussion.
Builder’s Badge
For sharing a photo, sketch, or prototype in Build Help and getting hands-on.
Show & Tell Star
For launching something publicly and sharing it in Launch & Promotion.
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Site Feedback — this is a community project, and we want your input!