#brainy's smarty party

[zanysmurf]

notes on brainy's smarty party

i like the 3 different illustrations of brainy on these invitations

"brainy, brainy, brainy beyond your wildest dreams" is like top 3 smurfs lines to me

"i don't give a smurfberry"

thought about the whole effort of pitching this big tent then immediately after hefty and handy were like yeah we only pitched this so we could swim in the pool

i could Never forget "i think i'm gonna like being a party smarty"

the ties look so huge in tailor's hands. love how greedy has to wear his over the napkin then later the napkin disappears and comes back

vanity bouncing ball off clumsy's head

dance of 100 smurfs mention

smurfberry tart yummm

laughter is jokey's favorite sound (contrary to what he said in jokey's funny bone i suppose)

"papa smurf everybody left me"

clumsy and hefty splashing eachother sooo much fun

clumsy suddenly wearing special hat midway through the party

HOW

clumsy pulling at sides of his hat again

greedy spontaneously spawns huge sack

"if you leave, i'll kick you out"

what kind of box did jokey bring to the outcast party this is an insane explosion

positive clumsiness interaction between greedy and clumsy

hefty and snurfette singing and dancing aww

[chocochurrozz]

Third fav Smurf ship over here

[capnportofficial]

OP, if you're new to this fandom and love Brainy Smurf, let me recommend some episodes to you.

How to understand Brainy Smurf by just watching five episodes:

King Smurf (Displays his ego, ability to manipulate others, the way he starts off with good intentions but ends up spiraling into a power trip, and the fact he loves dressing up.)

The Smurfiest of Friends (Displays his tendency to overreact, the way he pushes people away and then ends up lonely, his desperation for affection, and his friendship with Clumsy.)

Happy Unhappiness Day to You (Displays his compulsion to tell on people, his willingness to break rules in order to make sure other Smurfs follow them, how often and how badly he gets hurt and how the other Smurfs don't really care, and how he's usually very unhappy but covers that up with his ego.)

Brainy's Smarty Party (Displays his ego, the way he pushes people away and then ends up lonely, his love of strict rules, the fact he loves dressing up, and how he has a hard time apologizing.)

The Answer Smurf (Displays his ego, his determination to get what he wants, his tendency to hurt people in order to get what he wants, his talent with magic, and how his plans always go wrong and he always regrets them.)

Other episodes that are very very good Brainy content:

Turncoat Smurf

The Adventures of Robin Smurf (The Smurfs put on a play and Brainy does a very good job of playing the villain. The Smurfs have zero concept of money, and they certainly don't have the concept of "rich people" and "poor people," but I can hear his character's disdain for the poor in his voice. Also, the way he acts out his character being in love with Smurfette's character, when Brainy and Smurfette are usually rivals at best.)

Gingerbread Smurfs

April Smurf's Day

Smurfily Ever After (It's a Smurfette episode, but Brainy is honestly the best part of the episode. From his insistence that Woody and Laconia's marriage will be ruined if they don't have a big fancy wedding, to the fact his voice cameos in Smurfette's daydream about marrying Clumsy, to his anxiety-loaded speech about how terrifying romance is that ends up making Woody pass out... it's all amazing Brainy content.)

The Dark Ness Monster

Papa's Family Album (It has flashbacks to Brainy as a baby and as a little kid!)

Essence of Brainy

I Was A Brainy Weresmurf

Brainy Smurf

My fave smurf lol

[capnportofficial]

brainy's smarty party thoughts

brainy is the kind of person who turns 18 and immediately puts "minors DNI" in his bio

the smurflings are the kind of kids who ignore "18+" rating warnings

[chuckletons]

the scene in brainy’s smarty party where clumsy enters the tent and sees brainy’s face slapped over practically everything only to say “i think i’m gonna like being a party-smarty” and giggle is gay culture 

[smurfettte]

are there any episodes of the smurfs you recommend? : o sorry if I'm annoying you and feel free to ignore this

oh boy? ok um well! to be honest u could gamble with any episode between seasons 1-5 (kinda 6) and have a good time but some of my favorites are:- Once in a blue moon- Smurfing in Sign Language- Stop and Smurf The Roses- Squeaky- The Smurfiest Of Friends- The Dark Ness Monster- Springtime Special- brainy's smarty party- The Incredible Shrinking Wizard- Fuzzle Trouble- King Smurf- smurfette's origin episode obv- god tier suggestion: any episode w smurfette as the focusand idk! those are just the main ones that i can think off of the top of my head. theres a good variety here i think

[capnportofficial]

Actually, Brainy's natural hair color is red (Season 4, Episode 1, "Symbols of Wisdom") and Papa's natural hair color is brown (Season 5, Episode 17, "Papa's Family Album"; Season 5, Episode 24, "Brainy's Smarty Party"; and Season 7, Episodes 1 and 2, the two-part special "Smurf on the Wild Side") so this cannot be true.

Conspiracy theory, since all the smurfs except smurfette look the exact same and she was made by gargamel and didn't actually come from the village, all smurfs are clones of papa smurf.

[myongfisher]

Designing for kids: 3 ways to make children love your product

Kids these days are pretty savvy. Having been raised with iPads and Instagram, you can’t just throw a rubber ducky in their laps and expect them to be entertained. Children demand a lot from the products they use and love. And that’s why you must start designing for kids if you want to build a compelling brand.

Via Unsplash

Kid-centered brands run the gamut from toys to music to food to clothing… But no matter what kind of business you’ve got going on, remember that branding and design strategies that are a slam dunk with adults might not be the best fit for the munchkins. When it comes to marketing to kids, less nuance is more. Show them why you’re awesome, and show them in a big way.

Let’s look at our top three tips for designing for kids that will turn your product into the 21st century version of POGs, Cabbage Patch Dolls and Tamagotchi.

3 tips for designing for kids —

1. Let cartoon characters be the face of your brand 

A cute mascot—like this happy bee—will make your brand feel instantly relatable and approachable. Logo design by Cross the Lime.

There’s no arguing the fact that cartoons are pretty much universally appealing to children. But kids love for all-things-animated extends beyond their favorite Nickelodeon and Disney cartoons. It works just as well for kid-focused brands.

By incorporating a character or mascot into your design and branding, you can strengthen children’s connection to your product. Characters add a face to your brand and a serious dose of personality that will make your brand far more memorable than any product ever could.

Just look at Mario. When Nintendo was getting ready to launch in America, pretty much everyone thought video games were over. After the initial success of Atari, too many companies jumped on the bandwagon, flooding the market with terrible systems and games and causing what’s now known as the video game crash of 1983. But Nintendo had a secret up their sleeve in a form of a soon-to-be-beloved character.

Via Nintendo.

After a soft launch in 1985, Nintendo started bundling their Nintendo Entertainment System with a Super Mario Bros. cartridge. They tied their entire brand to the little plumber in overalls fighting to save the princess. And it’s a strategy that paid off in a major way. The NES became a huge success, single handedly reviving the video game industry, and Super Mario Bros. became it’s best selling title, selling a whopping 40 million copies.

Via McDonalds.

More than 30 years later, Mario is still the face of Nintendo and is still connecting with children (and adults, let’s be honest) all over the world.

Or what about McDonald’s? They used their Ronald McDonald character as a way to connect with kids and make their branding more accessible to a younger set, and while plenty of parents think it’s unethical to market fast food to children, there’s no arguing that it was a successful strategy (in a 2010 study of brand recognition in children, McDonald’s was the overwhelming winner, with 93% of children surveyed recognizing the fast food joint—with many able to identify the Ronald McDonald character by just his legs and feet alone).

Same thing for children’s party company Little Possum Parties. Their character-based logo, which features cartoon depictions of two kids and a possum enjoying a party, creates an immediate connection with the little ones their targeting.

That fun logo for educational toy company Clever Cranium? The designer’s smarty-pants brain character is front and center. And the turtle from Turtel slides down the letter “R” to make this branding more relatable for the little ones.

2. It’s all about color

Childhood is a colorful time—and we don’t just mean that metaphorically. When you think of the colors associated with childhood, what comes to mind? Is it beige, navy, or gray?

Of course not. If you want your branding and designs to speak to kids, you need to harness the magic of the rainbow.

Bright colors and children’s brands go hand-in-hand. Kids are attracted to the most vibrant colors of the color wheel as opposed to muted or neutral tones. Primary colors (like red, yellow, and blue) or secondary colors (like orange, green, and purple) are going to be much more attention-grabbing to a younger crowd than brown or a muted shade of pink.

Just look at the packaging for L’Oreal kids shampoos. And the Tickle Me Elmo Doll by toy powerhouse Playskool.

Or this packaging for Brainy Baby Foods.

Design by pro_

Are you noticing a theme?

The fact that each of these packs a serious punch of color is no accident. If you’re trying to market your designs to children, you need to give them what they want—and that’s a whole lotta color.

3. It’s not just about the kids. It’s about parents, too!

When you’re building a kid-centric brand, obviously it’s important to focus on the kids.

But remember—it’s not just about the kids. It’s about their parents, too.

No matter how kid-focused your business or product is, five-year-olds won’t be whipping out their wallets to make a purchase. Their parents will. And if your branding and design falls flat with Mom or Dad, your business will suffer.

The key? Build your brand in a way that connects with both parent and child. It’s tricky, but it can be done.

Let’s use Melissa and Doug as an example. Melissa and Doug is a mega-popular children’s toy company that believes play should promote creativity, passion, and problem-solving—and as such, they kick it old school by creating toys that encourage children to use their imagination (no electronics here!). Their hashtag, #TakeBackChildhood, is the perfect description of their nostalgic-but-fresh line of playthings.

Via Melissa and Doug

Their website is the perfect example of branding and design that appeals to both little ones and their parents. The bright colors, whimsical fonts, and fun product images (how adorable are those puppets?!) make it clear that their brand is kid-focused.

Via Melissa and Doug

But their simple layout, clean design and focus on their corporate mission appeals to parents.

It’s a win-win. Their overall branding and website design works for the children they’re creating products for and the parents responsible for making the purchase.

Same thing here with Little Monsters. The design for this children’s sports program did a great job adding design elements that appeal to children (like the waving monster character and fun pops of color) while also designing in a way that draws in parents (specifically by focusing on the “enhance your child’s early learning” messaging).

Via heroicdesign

Moral of the story: when you’re building a brand that’s targeting towards children, definitely design with the kiddos in mind—but don’t forget it’s the parents who are the ones making the buying decisions.

Get out there and play! —

Branding any business is tough. Kid-focused businesses can be especially challenging. But now that you have these tips, you have everything you need to knock it out of the park and start designing for kids. We’re pretty sure they’ll love it just as much as candy, Nickelodeon, and fidget spinners. Get ready to hang with the cool kids!

Your custom kid-friendly creation awaits!

Get a perfect design made just for you.

Wahoo!

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[pamelahetrick]

Designing for kids: 3 ways to make children love your product

Kids these days are pretty savvy. Having been raised with iPads and Instagram, you can’t just throw a rubber ducky in their laps and expect them to be entertained. Children demand a lot from the products they use and love. And that’s why you must start designing for kids if you want to build a compelling brand.

Via Unsplash

Kid-centered brands run the gamut from toys to music to food to clothing… But no matter what kind of business you’ve got going on, remember that branding and design strategies that are a slam dunk with adults might not be the best fit for the munchkins. When it comes to marketing to kids, less nuance is more. Show them why you’re awesome, and show them in a big way.

Let’s look at our top three tips for designing for kids that will turn your product into the 21st century version of POGs, Cabbage Patch Dolls and Tamagotchi.

3 tips for designing for kids —

1. Let cartoon characters be the face of your brand 

A cute mascot—like this happy bee—will make your brand feel instantly relatable and approachable. Logo design by Cross the Lime.

There’s no arguing the fact that cartoons are pretty much universally appealing to children. But kids love for all-things-animated extends beyond their favorite Nickelodeon and Disney cartoons. It works just as well for kid-focused brands.

By incorporating a character or mascot into your design and branding, you can strengthen children’s connection to your product. Characters add a face to your brand and a serious dose of personality that will make your brand far more memorable than any product ever could.

Just look at Mario. When Nintendo was getting ready to launch in America, pretty much everyone thought video games were over. After the initial success of Atari, too many companies jumped on the bandwagon, flooding the market with terrible systems and games and causing what’s now known as the video game crash of 1983. But Nintendo had a secret up their sleeve in a form of a soon-to-be-beloved character.

Via Nintendo.

After a soft launch in 1985, Nintendo started bundling their Nintendo Entertainment System with a Super Mario Bros. cartridge. They tied their entire brand to the little plumber in overalls fighting to save the princess. And it’s a strategy that paid off in a major way. The NES became a huge success, single handedly reviving the video game industry, and Super Mario Bros. became it’s best selling title, selling a whopping 40 million copies.

Via McDonalds.

More than 30 years later, Mario is still the face of Nintendo and is still connecting with children (and adults, let’s be honest) all over the world.

Or what about McDonald’s? They used their Ronald McDonald character as a way to connect with kids and make their branding more accessible to a younger set, and while plenty of parents think it’s unethical to market fast food to children, there’s no arguing that it was a successful strategy (in a 2010 study of brand recognition in children, McDonald’s was the overwhelming winner, with 93% of children surveyed recognizing the fast food joint—with many able to identify the Ronald McDonald character by just his legs and feet alone).

Same thing for children’s party company Little Possum Parties. Their character-based logo, which features cartoon depictions of two kids and a possum enjoying a party, creates an immediate connection with the little ones their targeting.

That fun logo for educational toy company Clever Cranium? The designer’s smarty-pants brain character is front and center. And the turtle from Turtel slides down the letter “R” to make this branding more relatable for the little ones.

2. It’s all about color

Childhood is a colorful time—and we don’t just mean that metaphorically. When you think of the colors associated with childhood, what comes to mind? Is it beige, navy, or gray?

Of course not. If you want your branding and designs to speak to kids, you need to harness the magic of the rainbow.

Bright colors and children’s brands go hand-in-hand. Kids are attracted to the most vibrant colors of the color wheel as opposed to muted or neutral tones. Primary colors (like red, yellow, and blue) or secondary colors (like orange, green, and purple) are going to be much more attention-grabbing to a younger crowd than brown or a muted shade of pink.

Just look at the packaging for L’Oreal kids shampoos. And the Tickle Me Elmo Doll by toy powerhouse Playskool.

Or this packaging for Brainy Baby Foods.

Design by pro_

Are you noticing a theme?

The fact that each of these packs a serious punch of color is no accident. If you’re trying to market your designs to children, you need to give them what they want—and that’s a whole lotta color.

3. It’s not just about the kids. It’s about parents, too!

When you’re building a kid-centric brand, obviously it’s important to focus on the kids.

But remember—it’s not just about the kids. It’s about their parents, too.

No matter how kid-focused your business or product is, five-year-olds won’t be whipping out their wallets to make a purchase. Their parents will. And if your branding and design falls flat with Mom or Dad, your business will suffer.

The key? Build your brand in a way that connects with both parent and child. It’s tricky, but it can be done.

Let’s use Melissa and Doug as an example. Melissa and Doug is a mega-popular children’s toy company that believes play should promote creativity, passion, and problem-solving—and as such, they kick it old school by creating toys that encourage children to use their imagination (no electronics here!). Their hashtag, #TakeBackChildhood, is the perfect description of their nostalgic-but-fresh line of playthings.

Via Melissa and Doug

Their website is the perfect example of branding and design that appeals to both little ones and their parents. The bright colors, whimsical fonts, and fun product images (how adorable are those puppets?!) make it clear that their brand is kid-focused.

Via Melissa and Doug

But their simple layout, clean design and focus on their corporate mission appeals to parents.

It’s a win-win. Their overall branding and website design works for the children they’re creating products for and the parents responsible for making the purchase.

Same thing here with Little Monsters. The design for this children’s sports program did a great job adding design elements that appeal to children (like the waving monster character and fun pops of color) while also designing in a way that draws in parents (specifically by focusing on the “enhance your child’s early learning” messaging).

Via heroicdesign

Moral of the story: when you’re building a brand that’s targeting towards children, definitely design with the kiddos in mind—but don’t forget it’s the parents who are the ones making the buying decisions.

Get out there and play! —

Branding any business is tough. Kid-focused businesses can be especially challenging. But now that you have these tips, you have everything you need to knock it out of the park and start designing for kids. We’re pretty sure they’ll love it just as much as candy, Nickelodeon, and fidget spinners. Get ready to hang with the cool kids!

Your custom kid-friendly creation awaits!

Get a perfect design made just for you.

Wahoo!

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via 99designs https://99designs.co.uk/blog/logo-branding-en-gb/designing-for-kids/

[fountainpenguin]

[chocochurrozz]

Smarty Party doodle

[chocochurrozz]

I've seen people say we should come up with names for ships instead of combining their names together and you know what I'm here for it! Brainy x Blossom is now called Smarty Party, Heftette is Heart or Gold, Handylily is Flowerbox?, Clumsy x Storm maybe Missing the Mark

(Might do more for other fandoms I'm in if this goes well)

[zanysmurf]

looked through the list of eps and trying to remember if i'm missing any but my favorite episodes in no particular order save for the first like. four

the masked pie smurfer

darkness monster

smurfiest of friends

greedy goes on strike

bewitched bothered and besmurfed

the golden smurf award

jokey's funny bone

the master smurf

lazy's slumber party

brainy's smarty party

denisa's greedy doll

[zanysmurf]

why didn't i mention the snailman (snail mailman). i love the snailman. i wish it was in more than one episode even if it has no relevance. that would've been awesome

notes on brainy's smarty party

i like the 3 different illustrations of brainy on these invitations

"brainy, brainy, brainy beyond your wildest dreams" is like top 3 smurfs lines to me

"i don't give a smurfberry"

thought about the whole effort of pitching this big tent then immediately after hefty and handy were like yeah we only pitched this so we could swim in the pool

i could Never forget "i think i'm gonna like being a party smarty"

the ties look so huge in tailor's hands. love how greedy has to wear his over the napkin then later the napkin disappears and comes back

vanity bouncing ball off clumsy's head

dance of 100 smurfs mention

smurfberry tart yummm

laughter is jokey's favorite sound (contrary to what he said in jokey's funny bone i suppose)

"papa smurf everybody left me"

clumsy and hefty splashing eachother sooo much fun

clumsy suddenly wearing special hat midway through the party

HOW

clumsy pulling at sides of his hat again

greedy spontaneously spawns huge sack

"if you leave, i'll kick you out"

what kind of box did jokey bring to the outcast party this is an insane explosion

positive clumsiness interaction between greedy and clumsy

hefty and snurfette singing and dancing aww