Benita System Requirements Document

Introduction

The project "Benita" is a personalized website designed to capture and showcase the romantic memories of the user, Shaina, and her partner. The website aims to be creative, unique, and tailored to their personal experiences, offering a visually appealing and interactive platform to relive their cherished moments. The website will be available in Persian (Farsi) to cater to the user's language preference.

System Overview

Benita is a web-based platform that allows users to store and display personal memories in a romantic and engaging manner. The system will provide features for uploading photos, videos, and text entries, along with customizable themes and interactive elements to enhance the user experience. The website will be designed with a focus on creativity and personalization, ensuring it stands out as a unique digital scrapbook for the couple.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to upload photos and videos to the website.
• As a User, I should be able to write and save text entries about my memories.
• As a User, I should be able to customize the theme and appearance of the website.
• As a User, I should be able to navigate through memories in a visually engaging manner.
• As a User, I should be able to share specific memories with friends or family via social media or direct links.

User Personas

• User: The primary user of the website, who will upload and manage personal memories.
• Guest: Individuals who may view shared memories via links or social media.

Core User Flows

• User uploads a photo/video -> User adds a text entry -> User customizes the theme -> User saves the memory.
• User selects a memory -> User shares the memory via social media -> Guest views the shared memory.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #FF6F61 (a warm coral for a romantic feel)
• primary_light: #FFB3A7 (a lighter coral for hover states)
• secondary: #6B5B95 (a rich indigo for headlines and emphasis)
• accent: #88B04B (a vibrant green for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #F7CAC9 (a soft pink for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #FFFFFF (a clean white background)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (a slightly transparent white for cards)
• text: #333333 (a dark grey for primary text)
• text_muted: #777777 (a lighter grey for secondary text)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.5) (a subtle grey for borders)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of Benita will feature an interactive "Memory Tree" concept. Users will see a digital tree with branches representing different categories of memories (e.g., trips, anniversaries, daily moments). Each branch will have leaves that users can click on to reveal photos, videos, and text entries. The tree will grow and change with each new memory added, providing a living, evolving representation of the user's relationship. This concept will be brought to life using @react-three/fiber for 3D rendering and gsap for smooth animations and transitions.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will employ a "parallax" interaction model, creating a sense of depth as users scroll through the site. The Memory Tree will have layered animations, with branches and leaves moving at different speeds to enhance the immersive experience. Internal pages will maintain a "static" interaction model to ensure clarity and ease of use when managing memories.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and accessible on various devices, including desktops, tablets, and smartphones.
• The system should ensure data privacy and secure access to personal memories.
• The website should load quickly and efficiently, providing a seamless user experience.
• The website language will be Persian (Farsi).

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MongoDB for storing media and text entries
• AI Tools: Not applicable
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily be used by the user and their close circle, so scalability is not a primary concern.
• The design must prioritize creativity and personalization over standard web design conventions.
• The system will not include AI capabilities unless explicitly requested in the future.

Glossary

• Memory Tree: A visual representation of memories in the form of a tree, with branches and leaves symbolizing different categories and entries.
• Parallax: A scrolling technique that creates an illusion of depth by moving background and foreground elements at different speeds.
• CTA: Call to Action, an element designed to prompt an immediate response or encourage an action from users.