Aura Salon
Bridging freelance stylists and clients with automated scheduling
Project Overview
A premium mobile marketplace connecting salon owners and freelance stylists with clients. Built with a live slot-booking scheduler and instant payment split processing.
Client Problem
Stylists struggled with double-booking and payment failures, leading to high administrative friction and lost revenue.
Our Solution
We designed a mobile marketplace client equipped with real-time slot calendar locks, automated notifications, and Stripe Connect split payout rails.
Technology Stack
Project Screen Gallery
Interactive Stylist Scheduling Panel & Shop Booking Calendar
Interactive Stylist Scheduling Panel & Shop Booking Calendar
Deliverables & Workflows
Key Capabilities Built
- Real-time slot scheduler & availability locks
- Stripe Connect direct split payouts
- In-app messaging & push reminders
- Customer reviews & stylist portfolios
Case Study Design & Dev Journey
Research & Wireframes
Interviewed over 100 stylists and salon owners to isolate friction points in traditional calendars and payout speeds. Constructed wireframes detailing the stylist slot control dashboard and client booking sequence.
Figma Prototyping
Created interactive Figma flows demonstrating direct instant-split booking payments.
Development & Deploy
Engineered Flutter mobile apps integrated with Stripe Connect and Node.js backend functions. Conducted testing to ensure instant-split stripe accounts operate without delay. Managed successful releases to Apple App Store and Google Play Console.
Project Documentation Hub
Product Proposal & Scope
PDF · 820 KB · Updated: 2026-01-10
Initial scoping proposal mapping developer headcount, sprint definitions, and Stripe integration designs.
Stripe Split Payout flow
PDF · 640 KB · Updated: 2026-01-18
Technical flowcharts mapping client payouts, commission rules, and instant checkout authorizations.
Business Impact
Reduced scheduling errors by 98% and secured an average stylist booking volume increase of 32% within 90 days of store release.
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