Variation 2 — Command Strip
Layout thesis: dense clinical workstation. The entire masthead collapses into a single horizontal command strip — title, stats, and the primary CTA in one scannable row. The quick-action row disappears entirely. Three equal columns replace the 3:2 grid. Critically, Requiring Attention moves to column 1 (the first thing eyes land on), Pending Approvals is centre, Notifications is right. Each column has a coloured top border signalling urgency at a glance.
Requiring Attention
2 students · 3 open alerts
Pending Approvals
Awaiting your review
Notifications
Recent activity
Anika Kowalski submitted a new logbook batch
2 hours ago
Manager Chen approved your recommendation for Torres
Yesterday
System — weekly report available
2 days ago
Mitchell, Torres level recs sent
3 days ago