I attend: Guest management platform for digital invitations
Founder
Product Design
Fullstack Development
Overview
I attend is a platform that allows users to create digital invitations, build guest lists, share events, receive responses, and manage attendees in one place.I founded and built I attend from scratch. Every aspect of the product — from design and user experience to development and architecture — has been created and continuously improved by me.Origin
I attend started from a simple request.A friend asked me to help design a wedding invitation. While exploring existing services, I realized that I could not only create a better invitation, but also build a scalable platform where anyone could design their own.That moment became the starting point.What began as a single invitation quickly evolved into a full product.Problem
The digital invitation space is heavily dominated by graphic design-focused solutions.Most platforms offer visually appealing designs, but:- Lack real functionality as web products
- Rely on rigid templates
- Require manual processes for sending and managing guests
- Provide limited and often frustrating user experiences
Opportunity
I saw a market full of small design studios, but lacking:- Technology-driven solutions
- Scalable platforms
- Automation
- Advanced features
- Strong UX thinking
Goal
The goal was to design and build a platform that prioritizes user experience, is built with modern technology, and maintains a strong visual identity.I wanted to create a system that allows users to design invitations freely, without relying on rigid templates, while keeping the experience simple and intuitive.Every I attend invitation should be visually elegant and functionally powerful.
Approach
To solve the problem, the product was divided into three main systems:- Invitation
- Design module
- Guest management
Invitation Design
The first step was defining the structure of a digital invitation.This involved identifying the essential modules and designing a responsive layout that works across devices.A key principle was simplicity: users should not need more than two taps to perform any action.Design Module
The design module became one of the most challenging parts of the product.The goal was to create a real-time editing experience where users could visually build their invitation and see changes instantly.This required designing a canvas-like system that balances flexibility, control, and simplicity.The main challenge was UX: making a powerful tool feel simple enough for anyone to use, even without technical knowledge.
Guest Management
This is where the product becomes a complete platform.Users can create and organize guest lists, categorize attendees, and control access to their invitations.Through the WhatsApp API, invitations can be sent automatically, allowing guests to confirm attendance directly.All responses are updated in real time, giving users full control and visibility.
Table Planning
The final step was building a table planning system.This feature allows users to create tables, assign guests, and rearrange layouts dynamically.The experience was designed to feel intuitive and flexible, replicating real-world planning in a digital interface.
System Architecture
I attend is built as a multi-platform system composed of four main projects:- Backend: Node.js + Express for APIs and integrations (WhatsApp, OpenAI, Stripe, translations)
- iattend.site: React.js application for design and guest management
- iattend.mx: Next.js (TypeScript) marketing website and future content platform
- iattend.events: Next.js (TypeScript) dedicated environment for hosting invitations at scale
Tech Stack
- React · Next.js · Node.js · Supabase
- Ant Design · Lucide Icons
- WhatsApp API (Meta)
- Stripe
- DeepL
Key Features
- Fully customizable invitation design (11 independent modules)
- Guest list management and categorization
- Privacy control (open or restricted invitations)
- Automated sending via WhatsApp
- Real-time RSVP tracking
- Table planning system
- Data export
- Side events creation
- Multi-language support
- Access control (passes)
