Product Builder Tool
Product Builder Tool
Client
Client
Kustom Paddles
Kustom Paddles
Industry
Industry
E-commerce & Retail Technology
E-commerce & Retail Technology
Client Needs
Client Needs
The client, a handcrafted paddle maker, needed a custom “Product Builder” interface for their online store that would let customers personalize their paddles visually and interactively. They wanted users to be able to toggle between different styles, such as handle wrapping themes, upload and preview a custom logo, and optionally include a personalized engraved plaque with editable title and body text. The experience had to feel seamless. Users should be able to see their changes reflected in real time, customize to their liking, and check out easily through Stripe. On the backend, the system needed to capture all customization data reliably for production and fulfillment. The goal was to replace static product pages with an immersive builder that showcased the craftsmanship and flexibility of their product while boosting engagement and conversion rates.
The client, a handcrafted paddle maker, needed a custom “Product Builder” interface for their online store that would let customers personalize their paddles visually and interactively. They wanted users to be able to toggle between different styles, such as handle wrapping themes, upload and preview a custom logo, and optionally include a personalized engraved plaque with editable title and body text. The experience had to feel seamless. Users should be able to see their changes reflected in real time, customize to their liking, and check out easily through Stripe. On the backend, the system needed to capture all customization data reliably for production and fulfillment. The goal was to replace static product pages with an immersive builder that showcased the craftsmanship and flexibility of their product while boosting engagement and conversion rates.


Our approach and solution
Our approach and solution
To bring the client’s vision of a fully interactive paddle customization tool to life, we began by designing a user friendly interface that would feel both modern and intuitive. Using Sketch for early wireframes and Photoshop to finalize visual assets, we focused on keeping the user journey smooth, from selecting a handle theme to toggling features like custom logos and engraving. On the frontend, we built the configurator in ReactJS with Tailwind CSS, ensuring a responsive layout and live visual updates as users adjusted their build. Real time previewing of each option was key to increasing engagement and reducing guesswork. The backend was powered by Node.js with Express.js, deployed via AWS EC2. This allowed for robust handling of user submissions, including custom asset uploads and personalized engraving data. All configurations were stored and processed in a way that could be reliably passed on to production. For deployment, we automated builds with GitHub Actions and served assets through S3 and CloudFront, ensuring fast load times and global availability. We implemented thorough unit and integration testing using Jest and React Testing Library to ensure the product builder remained reliable, even as new features were introduced. The final solution delivered an elegant, immersive ecommerce experience that enabled customers to design paddles with confidence and precision, and the client to receive accurate, production ready orders directly through Stripe integrated checkout.
To bring the client’s vision of a fully interactive paddle customization tool to life, we began by designing a user friendly interface that would feel both modern and intuitive. Using Sketch for early wireframes and Photoshop to finalize visual assets, we focused on keeping the user journey smooth, from selecting a handle theme to toggling features like custom logos and engraving. On the frontend, we built the configurator in ReactJS with Tailwind CSS, ensuring a responsive layout and live visual updates as users adjusted their build. Real time previewing of each option was key to increasing engagement and reducing guesswork. The backend was powered by Node.js with Express.js, deployed via AWS EC2. This allowed for robust handling of user submissions, including custom asset uploads and personalized engraving data. All configurations were stored and processed in a way that could be reliably passed on to production. For deployment, we automated builds with GitHub Actions and served assets through S3 and CloudFront, ensuring fast load times and global availability. We implemented thorough unit and integration testing using Jest and React Testing Library to ensure the product builder remained reliable, even as new features were introduced. The final solution delivered an elegant, immersive ecommerce experience that enabled customers to design paddles with confidence and precision, and the client to receive accurate, production ready orders directly through Stripe integrated checkout.




Tools & Technologies
01
Frontend
ReactJS
Tailwind CSS
Formik + Yup
02
Backend
Node.js with Express.js
Amazon DynamoDB
Deployed via AWS EC2
03
DevOps & Deployment
Nginx (for reverse proxy)
GitHub Actions
S3 + CloudFront
04
Design
Sketch (UI/UX wireframing)
Photoshop
05
Testing
Jest Unit Testing
React Testing Library
Tools & Technologies
01
Frontend
ReactJS
Tailwind CSS
Formik + Yup
02
Backend
Node.js with Express.js
Amazon DynamoDB
Deployed via AWS EC2
03
DevOps & Deployment
Nginx (for reverse proxy)
GitHub Actions
S3 + CloudFront
04
Design
Sketch (UI/UX wireframing)
Photoshop
05
Testing
Jest Unit Testing
React Testing Library
Tools & Technologies
01
Frontend
ReactJS
Tailwind CSS
Formik + Yup
02
Backend
Node.js with Express.js
Amazon DynamoDB
Deployed via AWS EC2
03
DevOps & Deployment
Nginx (for reverse proxy)
GitHub Actions
S3 + CloudFront
04
Design
Sketch (UI/UX wireframing)
Photoshop
05
Testing
Jest Unit Testing
React Testing Library