## Variant 1: Command Center

### Design stance
Dark terminal-inspired control panel — high information density, fast scanning, keyboard-efficient. Treats the CRM like an operator's dashboard.

### Key choices
- **Layout:** Narrow left sidebar + two-column dashboard with schedule list + alerts
- **Typography:** Inter font, mono for IDs/times, tight letter-spacing
- **Color:** Near-black background (#0a0a0a), zinc grays for hierarchy, indigo accent
- **Interaction:** Border-left active states, subtle hover backgrounds, compact badges
- **Density:** High — small fonts (11-14px), compact spacing, no visual padding waste

### Trade-offs
- **Strong at:** Quick scanning, data density, operator feel, fast navigation
- **Weak at:** Warmth/character, client-facing polish, approachability for non-tech users

### Best for
- Staff who live in the CRM all day, power users who want maximum information per screen