Product Overview
Eventbuoy Inc. · May 2026 · New York / Toronto
The Vision
Every yearbook is printed once and never updated. Static ink on paper, disconnected from the graduates it represents. The NFC Yearbook turns every portrait into a tap-to-connect digital profile — the yearbook becomes the starting point of a private class network that lasts decades.
This is a direct application of Eventbuoy's five primitives:
- Persistent identity — every graduate has a durable profile
- NFC as physical-digital bridge — tap a tag, open a profile
- Owned data with explicit consent — members control what they share
- Agent-skills — lightweight, composable surfaces
- Status-role tag system — graduates, faculty, alumni
The Opportunity
| Problem | Solution |
|---|---|
| Yearbooks are static | NFC tags link to live, evolving digital profiles |
| Graduates lose touch | Private class network persists beyond graduation |
| Portrait real estate is wasted | Every photo is a tap-to-connect surface |
| No private class channel | Invite-only network belongs to the class, not a platform |
What It Is
An NFC sticker (NTAG215, 25mm diameter) is embedded next to each portrait in the physical yearbook. When a classmate taps the portrait with their phone, it opens that person's profile on the class's private network — a lightweight, login-gated web app.
Six digital surfaces:
| Surface | Description |
|---|---|
| Directory | Browsable member cards with portrait, quote, next chapter, anthem |
| Profile | Individual pages with guestbook and time capsule (sealed until reunion) |
| Superlatives | Class-voted awards beyond the traditional categories |
| Senior Wills | Seniors bequeath things to underclassmen |
| Timeline | Visual year-in-review from first day through graduation |
| Class Playlist | Every member's anthem as a tracklist with streaming link |
Strategic Rationale
A graduating class of 75 is a small, bounded community with:
- A defined membership universe
- Recurring touchpoints (reunions, alumni events)
- High emotional investment in the physical artifact
It validates Eventbuoy's core thesis — that NFC-anchored identity creates durable community infrastructure — at minimal cost. Every yearbook is a distribution vehicle. Every tap is a demonstration.
Key Differentiators
- No app required — NFC is built into every modern phone
- No subscription — open-source platform, free forever
- No vendor lock-in — works with any yearbook printer
- Private by default — class code access, no tracking, no ads
- QR fallback — every profile also accessible via URL for non-NFC phones
Target Audience
- Primary: Yearbook committees at high schools (50–300 graduating class)
- Secondary: Alumni networks, conference organizers, festival operators
- Tertiary: Any bounded community producing a printed directory
Current State
The prototype is functional. Production deployment requires:
- Auth integration (class code → member onboarding)
- Admin dashboard for tag assignment and member management
- Print vendor coordination for the physical production workflow