These examples show how real teams use Kitetags to solve specific problems. Each pattern combines Kitetags features with external tools. Use them as starting points and adapt to your needs.

How do you build an event check-in system?

Pattern: Kitetag tap -> Zapier -> Google Sheets attendance log

Architecture 

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    A[Attendee taps badge] --> B[Kitetags Platform]
    B --> C[Zapier trigger]
    C --> D[Google Sheets: new row]
    C --> E[Optional: Slack notification]

How it works

  1. Each attendee receives a Kitetag badge. The badge belongs to a group called “Event Badges” with a KDS containing first_name, last_name, email, and ticket_type.
  2. The group’s interaction uses the Zapier app as its action.
  3. When an attendee taps their badge at the venue entrance, Zapier receives the tap event.
  4. The zap creates a row in a Google Sheet with the attendee’s name, email, ticket type, and timestamp.
  5. Optionally, a second action posts a message to a Slack channel so staff can see arrivals in real time.

Key setup steps

  • Create the Kitetag group and KDS in the Kitetags dashboard
  • Populate each tag’s KDS fields with attendee data
  • Follow the Zapier integration guide to connect the trigger to Google Sheets
  • Prepare the spreadsheet with column headers matching your KDS field names

For a complete walkthrough of this pattern, see the event registration use case.

How do you build a product authentication system?

Pattern: Kitetag tap -> Webhook -> Your backend verifies the tag -> Returns a product info page

Architecture 

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    A[Customer taps product tag] --> B[Kitetags Platform]
    B --> C[Webhook POST to your server]
    C --> D{Verify UID}
    D -->|Valid| E[Return product info page]
    D -->|Unknown| F[Return warning page]

How it works

  1. Each product ships with a Kitetag affixed to the packaging or the product itself.
  2. The tag’s KDS stores fields like product_name, sku, batch_number, and manufacture_date.
  3. The group’s interaction uses the Webhooks app to POST tap data to your backend.
  4. Your server receives the payload (see the webhook reference for the full JSON structure).
  5. Your backend checks the tag.uid against your product database. If the UID matches a known product, it returns a page showing product details, warranty status, and support links.
  6. If the UID is unrecognized, the server returns a warning page advising the customer that the product may not be authentic.

Key setup steps

  • Set up a webhook endpoint on your server that accepts POST requests
  • Parse the tag.uid and kds_fields from the payload
  • Build response pages for valid and unknown products
  • Test with webhook.site first, then switch to your production URL

How do you build a smart business card?

Pattern: Kitetag tap -> vCard download + URL redirect to a portfolio or LinkedIn profile

Architecture 

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    A[Recipient taps card] --> B[Kitetags Platform]
    B --> C[vCard download prompt]
    B --> D[Browser opens portfolio URL]

How it works

  1. You order Kitetag cards and assign them to a group called “Business Cards.”
  2. The group’s KDS uses the Contact Info preset, which includes fields for name, phone, email, company, title, and website.
  3. You configure two interactions on the group:
    • Primary interaction: Uses the vCard app to generate a downloadable contact card from the KDS fields.
    • Secondary interaction: Uses the URL Redirect app to open your portfolio, LinkedIn profile, or company website.
  4. When someone taps your card, they get a prompt to save your contact info and their browser opens your online profile.

Key setup steps

  • Create a group with the Contact Info KDS preset
  • Fill in your contact details for each tag
  • Set up the vCard interaction as primary and URL redirect as secondary
  • Test by tapping the card with your own phone to confirm both the vCard and redirect work

For a focused walkthrough, see the digital business card use case.

Next steps

Last updated 27 Mar 2026, 06:51 +0900 . history