HandleBar
A barber booking prototype demonstrating appointment scheduling with automated SMS notifications powered by Sent.dm.
Handlebar is a lightweight booking prototype built to demonstrate a simple digital appointment workflow for a barbershop. Customers can select a haircut service, provide their booking information, and submit an appointment through a clean and straightforward interface.
The project primarily serves as a proof of concept for integrating Sent.dm into a booking workflow, automatically sending SMS notifications when an appointment is created.
How it works
Handlebar demonstrates how a traditional barbershop booking process can be transformed into a simple digital experience. The project connects an online booking interface with SMS communication, allowing appointment information to trigger automated notifications.
The problem
Small businesses such as barbershops often rely on phone calls, social media messages, or manual communication to manage appointments. This can make it difficult to keep customers informed and ensure that booking information is communicated reliably.
The approach
Handlebar provides a simple online booking experience where customers can submit their haircut appointment details. Once a booking is created, Sent.dm is used to trigger an SMS notification, demonstrating how automated messaging can be integrated into a real-world appointment workflow.
Impact
- Simplifies the appointment booking process.
- Demonstrates automated customer communication.
- Reduces the need for manual booking confirmations.
- Shows how SMS can be integrated into small-business workflows.
- Provides a foundation for a larger barbershop appointment-management platform.
Built with
- Next js
- Sent DM
- Tailwind Css