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SMILE: The Modular Shelf Made Entirely Of Chopsticks

Created by Felix Böck

Made of 4276 recycled chopsticks for individuals who love high-end sustainable, minimalist and eco-friendly design.

Latest Updates from Our Project:

First Stretch Goal Announced 🎉
about 4 years ago – Fri, Oct 09, 2020 at 10:56:23 AM

Good day SMĪLE-ers, 👋

Wow! Today we've reached another amazing milestone — $50K.🎉

Thank you so much. SMĪLE is gradually spreading its positive impact worldwide💚, and all made possible thanks to you and your fantastic support!

I am overwhelmed by your comments, feedback, and suggestions shared. We see so many encouraging and motivating posts... and we really appreciate the kind words. I am happy that this campaign can unite people who share the same values and vision as the SMĪLE team.🤗

As our community grows and becomes stronger, we feel even more responsible for meeting your expectations. And without further ado, please welcome our first stretch goal.

🤩 Stretch Goal #1 — $100K 

We have been thinking a lot during the past few days about which of our products and services would get you the most excited. And after long and heated discussions, we turned for help to... you. Thanks to your comments and requests, you’ve led us to this:

When we hit the 💰 $100K funding milestone, we will unlock our Stretch Goal #1 and update our SMILE Builder with a new add-on🥁drum rolls, please…  Hexagon Shelves!🥳

This is the FIRST product we made from our engineered chopstick composite material, and we are optimistic it will bring a unique accent to any interior of yours.

You'll be able to add these unique honeycomb shelves at a much lower price than you'll find on our official online store.

🤔 What about the next stretch goals? 

Just because we can't gather in a dark room and shout out, "Surprise!" as you enter, doesn't mean you shouldn't be surprised.

We have other cool and interesting stretch goal ideas, but first… we want to hear your ideas as well and together, we’ll bring some of them to life.😊

Vote in the comments of this update for the stretch goal you want to unlock next. The one with the most votes will be our next stretch goal:

1. White frames
2. Bookend
3. Magazine rack
4. FREE coasters
5. Glass holder board

If you have any questions about SMĪLE, any suggestions you would like to see in upcoming stretch goals, don't hesitate to write a comment under the update or message us.

🎁 How to add more add-ons? 

Did you know you could add additional shelves, boards (definitely recommended), or other products made of chopsticks to accessorize your everyday life?

Use the SMILE Builder to design your custom modular SMILE Shelf. Then come back to Kickstarter and update your pledge. Follow the video instruction on the SMILE builder page.

Have a positive day,

Felix & Team SMĪLE


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A New Reason to Smile 😉 Check Out the New Prices for SMILEs 🎉
about 4 years ago – Mon, Sep 21, 2020 at 12:17:06 PM

Hey SMĪLE-ers ✌️

Thank you so much. Every share, every retweet, and every comment from your side helps us spread the word and grow the cause we’re so passionate about 🎉

We have already reached the financial goal we were aiming for, but what’s more important is the social goal —  50 million recycled chopsticks! 🤞

We dream of sustainability and believe that together, we can make a huge impact, one chopstick at a time. 🥢

Your support, feedback and our common goal made us think over the price points we first introduced.

Update on Prices

Because we’ve reached our financial goal so quickly, we can now afford to bring SMĪLE to you at a more accessible price. We want to make sure that turning waste into a valuable resource and leading by example can be achievable for everyone.

Above all, our community’s feedback and guidance have been very important for us during this short period of time. So we wanted to thank you for your support by giving back to you — in more than just SMĪLEs.

🤷 What happens to my pledge if I have already backed?

You can either change your pledge with the new options or choose add-ons in the SMĪLE builder. For more details, follow the steps below:

🤔 How can I change my pledge to a new offering?

  1. Go to the campaign page,
     
  2. Click “Manage your pledge”
     
  3. Hit “Change your pledge”
  • Select the reward with the updated price for your desired selection and confirm.

Here’s an example:

You’ve backed the SIZE S+M ($199) reward - click the “Manage my pledge” button and find the new S+M reward ($139). 😉

🤔 What if I have add-ons in my contribution?

  1. Go to the builder
     
  2. Select your desired reward with the updated price
     
  3. Choose your add-ons
     
  4. Remember your total amount shown at the bottom of the page
     
  5. Go back to Kickstarter
     
  6. Hit “Manage my pledge”
     
  7. Click “Change your pledge”
     
  8. Change your pledge to the newly updated one and write down your new total
     

Here’s an example:

Previously you have selected the M($169) reward on Kickstarter with 2x S size boards (2x $19) and a frame ($49) as add-ons with a total price of $256. What you need to do now is go to the builder, select the same reward and add-ons with the updated prices or choose new add-ons. Now make sure you remember the total amount shown at the bottom of the builder. Go back to Kickstarter and select your desired reward with the new price, change the number to your total amount from the builder and click confirm.

If you have any questions about changing your pledge, don’t hesitate to write a comment under the update or click the “Chat with us” button below.

What’s next?

While thinking about these new plans, we also went one step ahead and are now drafting the stretch goals for the campaign. If you have any creative ideas, drop us a line under the comments 🤩

Have a cheerful day,

Felix & Team SMĪLE
 

🤩 Positive News of the Day 🥳 100% funded 226,344 Chopsticks Recycled
about 4 years ago – Thu, Sep 17, 2020 at 05:45:21 PM

Hey SMILE-ers, 👋

I'm Felix, CEO and Founder of ChopValue. I want to personally welcome you to our community, and congrats on making your first step towards a sustainable future!

When we hit the launch button, we didn't know what was coming next. And well, you amazed us... Thank you for smiling with us 😉.

With your support, we were able to hit our goal in less than 5 hours 🎉🎉🎉.

🤔 What does this mean?

Some positive news for today —  226,344 recycled chopsticks🥢. That’s 113,172 sushi dinners.

I am thrilled that so many people believe in our cause and are ready to join our journey.

Together we can spread the word and create a huge impact. Thank you.

🤩 Size S is Here

We’ve always recognized the value of the support we receive and this campaign will be no exception. To celebrate your support and our first milestone, we are opening a new reward —  Size S. 🥳

You asked for it - you got it.  From bathroom to bar to office, Size S shelves will add function, beauty, and style to any place. Grab yours before it’s gone.

🤔Did you see all the add-ons in our builder?

Did you know you could add additional shelves, boards (definitely recommended), or other products made of chopsticks to accessorize your everyday life?

Check out our builder, choose your add-ons, remember the total number at the bottom, come back to Kickstarter and upgrade your pledge to that amount. And voila, you’ll have a custom-made SMILE that is unique to your interior.

That's all for today, but some more positive news is on its way.😉

Enjoy your day,

Felix and SMILE Team