At an event, everyone hands out business cards and flyers — and everyone loses them. The NFC connected pin takes the opposite approach: it's an item worn at eye level that intrigues, sparks conversation, and transforms every exchange into a recorded contact with a simple smartphone scan.
But this small enamel badge hides a second, rarer talent: linked to a donation page, it allows for donations through an item. A volunteer wearing their association's pin becomes a mobile collection point — each scan directly opens the donation page, without cash, without a terminal, without friction. Here's how it works, for whom, and at what price.
What is an NFC Connected Pin?
An NFC connected pin is a classic badge — colored enamel, resin finish, pin or magnet on the back — into which an invisible NFC chip is integrated. When a smartphone (iPhone or Android) is brought close, a webpage opens instantly: networking profile, contact form, donation page, contest, social media… No app is needed, NFC is native on all recent phones.
The big difference from a classic pin: the content is dynamic. The redirection can be modified at any time from the Timelapse-3D platform, without remaking the item. The same pin can be used for networking at an event in March, point to a contest in June, and collect donations in December.
- Glossy enamel finish (resin dome, jewelry effect) or matte (subtle look)
- Diameters of 25, 32, or 38 mm — custom shapes available upon request
- Butterfly pin or magnet attachment (which does not damage fabric)
- Integrated NFC chip, reads without an app
- Starting at $2.90 excluding VAT each, volume discounts available
The Connected Pin at Professional Events
In events, the pin has a structural advantage over almost all other gadgets: it can be worn immediately and remains visible all day. Where business cards disappear into pockets and flyers into trash cans, the pin continues to work — it attracts attention, initiates conversation, and can be scanned in a second.
| Context | Who Wears It | Action Triggered by the Scan |
|---|---|---|
| B2B Trade Show Booth | Sales Team | Profile, appointment scheduling, lead form |
| Conference / Congress | Speakers and Organizers | Program, slides, networking |
| Launch Party | Guests (premium giveaway) | Product landing page, contest |
| Public Fair | Visitors (distribution) | Special offer, newsletter sign-up |
| Internal Event | Employees | Employee directory, quiz, HR activity |
Pourquoi il surperforme la carte de visite en salon
Un salon de trois jours, c'est des centaines de micro-rencontres de 90 secondes. Le pin's connecté supprime l'étape la plus fragile : la ressaisie. Le visiteur scanne, ses coordonnées et le contexte (date, heure, salon) sont enregistrés, et votre commercial retrouve le lundi suivant une liste de qualified leads au lieu d'une pile de cartes. Combiné à une landing page courte (trois champs maximum), le taux de conversion scan → lead dépasse largement celui du couple carte + email de relance.
Making a Donation via an Item: The Solidarity Pin
This is the most original use of the connected pin: donation collection. The principle is simple — the pin is linked to a donation page (HelloAsso, Stripe, or your own collection page). Anyone who scans it is taken directly to the page, chooses an amount, and donates in seconds, by card or Apple Pay / Google Pay.
The pin wearer becomes an ambassador for the cause. Where a traditional collection requires a booth, a donation box, or a payment terminal, the solidarity pin transforms every volunteer, every employee, every supporter into a mobile collection point.
Pour qui est fait le pin's de don ?
- Associations et ONG : équipez vos bénévoles pour les maraudes, les événements et les stands.
- Courses et événements solidaires : le pin's remis aux participants prolonge la collecte après la course.
- Clubs sportifs et écoles : financez un projet, un déplacement ou du matériel via les supporters.
- Entreprises engagées (RSE) : un pin's aux couleurs de la cause soutenue, offert aux collaborateurs et aux clients, qui matérialise l'engagement et facilite le passage à l'acte.
Les bonnes pratiques d'une collecte par pin's
- Une page de don courte : un visuel, trois montants suggérés, un bouton. Chaque champ en plus fait perdre des donateurs.
- Un pin's qui raconte la cause : couleur et symbole reconnaissables, pour déclencher la question « c'est quoi, ce pin's ? ».
- Un scénario pour le porteur : une phrase simple à dire au moment du scan suffit à multiplier les dons.
- Un suivi par campagne : chaque pin's est tracé, vous savez quelles équipes, quelles villes et quels événements collectent le mieux.
The Timelapse-3D SaaS Solution Behind Every Pin
Like all our connected gadgets, the pin is linked to the Timelapse-3D platform. You are not distributing a 'blind' item: you are deploying a network of contact points that you manage in real-time.
Redirection dynamique modifiable
Changez la destination de vos pin's quand vous voulez : page de networking pendant le salon, page de remerciement après, page de don pour la campagne de fin d'année. Aucune refabrication, la mise à jour est instantanée pour tous les pin's d'une campagne.
Tracking scans and conversions
Chaque scan crée une donnée : date, lieu, type d'appareil. Vous mesurez ce que vos pin's génèrent réellement — leads captés en salon, dons collectés par campagne — et vous comparez les performances par équipe, par ville ou par événement.
Scoring IA et relances automatisées
Pour les usages commerciaux, notre moteur d'IA score les contacts générés (chaud → froid) et déclenche les bonnes relances au bon moment (email, SMS, WhatsApp). Vos pin's ne se contentent pas de faire joli sur une veste : ils alimentent votre pipeline.
Finishes, Formats, and Prices of the Connected Pin
The price of a connected pin depends on the diameter (25, 32, or 38 mm), the attachment (pin or magnet), and the quantity ordered. The configurator calculates the price in real-time, starting at $2.90 excluding VAT each.
| Quantity | Discount on Price / Item |
|---|---|
| 50 to 249 pieces | Full price (from $2.90) |
| 250 to 499 pieces | −10 % |
| 500 to 999 pieces | −20 % |
| 1000 pieces and more | −30 % |
Ready to Pin Your Brand — or Your Cause?
Configure your NFC connected pin (finish, diameter, attachment) and get your price in real-time, starting at $2.90 each. Donation mode and custom shapes available upon request.
FAQ
Is an app required to scan an NFC pin?
No. NFC is native on almost all recent smartphones (iPhone and Android). Just bring the phone close to the pin to open the page.
How does donation work through a connected pin?
The pin is linked to a collection page (HelloAsso, Stripe, or your own page). Each scan directly opens the donation page: the donor chooses an amount and pays by card or Apple Pay / Google Pay in seconds.
Can the use of the pin be changed after production?
Yes. The redirection is dynamic: the same pin can be used for networking at an event and then for donation collection, without remaking it. The update is instantaneous from the Timelapse-3D platform.
What is the price of an NFC connected pin?
Starting at $2.90 excluding VAT each for 25 mm, with volume discounts: −10 % from 250 pieces, −20 % from 500, and −30 % from 1000. Magnet attachment available for an additional $0.40.