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I wanted to share an internal dashboard I just wrapped up using the new Retool App Builder.
The project targets a unique niche: Art Cafes & DIY Craft Studios.
These businesses operate on a "Time-as-a-Service" model where customers book a 2-hour window, get basic supplies and a complimentary drink, but get charged for regular cafe snacks, premium canvases, or extra time.
Standard POS platforms don’t natively track live table occupancy time or handle mixed complimentary/paid item orders smoothly. I built this custom portal to handle the heavy lifting.
Here is a quick video walkthrough of the operational flows, live floor tracking, and dashboard settings:
Key features built completely in Retool:
Live Studio Floor/Dashboard:
A clean grid layout displaying currently occupied tables, dynamically tracking group size, and color-coded status pills (Active, Completed, Unpaid).
Contextual Orders (Modals):
Clicking any active card triggers a popup modal form allowing front-desk staff to instantly append food items or premium inventory directly to that specific customer's active session tab.
Back-Office Configuration & Reports:
Dedicated tabs for the store owner to track key metrics (Active Sessions, Total Profits, Unpaid Orders), manage global inventory logs, and edit customer profile records.
I’d love some feedback from the community:
Drop your thoughts below or let me know if you want a breakdown of any specific component setups!
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Hi creatives! 👋
For #ConfigMakeathon, I created SLAMBOOK for Designers ✨
https://slambook.figma.site
It's inspired by the slambooks many of us had as kids, but reimagined for the internet.
Designers from all over the world can create their own page by adding photos, favorite music, creative advice, inspirations, and a few fun facts about themselves. It's a playful way to discover people behind the portfolios and build new connections within the design community.
The best part? It lives online and can always be in your pocket, just add it to your home screen like an app.
This concept could work for any community.
Imagine a special Config edition where attendees share their photos, inspirations, favorite talks, creative superpowers, or memorable moments from the event.
A little internet corner where creativity, personality, and community come together 💛
If it resonates, pass it on and start your own page 💛
If you really love it, I’d be sooo grateful for your support. Every goat, like, comment, share, means so much for me. Thank you!
Project Link:
https://slambook.figma.site
Video Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZpeUvBo4bs/?igsh=bDhhMnc1aXlzODls
Let's make this slambook really worldwide =))) Add your pages https://slambook.figma.site 😍 WHO NEXT?
The World Cup happens every four years. The dashboard had to feel like it was built for every second of it.
The FIFA 2026 Live Center is a sports dashboard designed around the pace of the game, top scorers, assist leaders, live group standings, match highlights, upcoming fixtures with win probabilities, fan polls, and head-to-head team comparisons. All updating in real time. All living on one screen.
Ronaldo at 36 goals. Bellingham at 24 assists. Morocco favored at 56%. Brazil vs. Morocco, 4:00 AM. The data are alive, and the design had to keep up.
Dark stadium atmosphere, green field accents, and a layout that puts the player front and center because that's exactly where your eye goes first.
Does this feel like the dashboard FIFA actually needs? 👇
Tools: Figma
#SportsUI #DashboardDesign #FIFA2026 #UIDesign #DarkUI #WebDesign #ContraFreelance #ProductDesign
Amazing Work
every SaaS product deserves a dashboard this clean.
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