## Variant 2: Schedule-First

### Design stance
Calendar-centric — the schedule is the single source of truth. Everything flows from the booking timeline. Warm, professional, like a modern salon management tool.

### Key choices
- **Layout:** Wide calendar header + booking cards below. Calendar is always visible and clickable.
- **Typography:** Inter font, rounded corners (12px), generous spacing for readability
- **Color:** White background, warm indigo accent (#4F46E5), amber for pending, green for completed
- **Interaction:** Drag-able booking cards (simulated), date selector, status dropdowns inline
- **Density:** Medium — comfortable spacing, clear visual hierarchy

### Trade-offs
- **Strong at:** Scheduling overview, day/week/month toggle, easy to see gaps, client-friendly
- **Weak at:** Mobile compactness, data density for power users

### Best for
- Staff who plan their day visually, pet businesses where scheduling is the primary workflow