Maybe the challenge is to dispense with some of the idea’s of the traditional calendar. Let’s face it, the design has been pretty rigid, and everyone approaches with the same assumptions.

“How do I, make my calendar, look like every other calendar”

In my opinion, most miss an opportunity to add value. It’s great you are working on this, but play with the concept, I’d love to see what alternatives might be acceptable, and hope think you could potentially make everyone’s lives easier.