Empress-Interior System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

Empress-Interior is a web project aimed at showcasing interior decoration services and designs. The project will feature a comprehensive web page named "Empress Interiors," which will include sections for different types of designs, services offered, and an about page with contact information and social media links.

2. System Overview

The Empress-Interior project is designed to provide users with an engaging and informative experience about interior decoration. The website will serve as a platform to display various design types and services offered by Empress Interiors, along with providing essential contact information.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a Visitor, I should be able to view different types of interior designs on the Empress Interiors page.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to explore the services offered by Empress Interiors in a dedicated section.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to access an about page that includes the company's social media links, email address, and contact information.

4. User Personas

• Visitor: An individual interested in exploring interior decoration designs and services offered by Empress Interiors.

5. Core User Flows

• Visitor navigates to the Empress Interiors homepage -> views different design types -> explores services offered -> accesses the about page for contact information.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #8B4513 (Saddle Brown)
• primary_light: #CD853F (Peru)
• secondary: #D2B48C (Tan)
• accent: #FFD700 (Gold)
• highlight: #FF4500 (Orange Red)
• bg: #FFF8DC (Cornsilk)
• surface: #FAEBD7 (Antique White)
• text: #000000 (Black)
• text_muted: #696969 (Dim Gray)
• border: #D3D3D3 (Light Gray)

7. Signature Design Concept

The Empress Interiors homepage will feature an interactive design gallery where users can click on different design thumbnails to see a full-screen preview with detailed descriptions. The gallery will use a "flipbook" animation style, where each design flips over like a page in a book when clicked, revealing the next design. This interactive experience will be built using motion/react for smooth transitions and animations.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The landing page will feature a dynamic hero section where a virtual room transforms through various design styles. As users scroll, the room will change from minimalist to vintage to modern, showcasing the versatility of Empress Interiors. This will be achieved using motion/react to animate the transformation, providing a seamless and engaging experience.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions to enhance user engagement.
• Each section will have a distinctive core mechanic, such as morphing SVGs or kinetic typography, to maintain user interest.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and accessible across all devices and browsers.
• Load times should not exceed 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target users in Nigeria, considering local design preferences and styles.
• The site will be hosted on a reliable cloud platform to ensure uptime and performance.

12. Glossary

• Visitor: A user who visits the Empress Interiors website to explore designs and services.
• Flipbook Animation: A style of animation where elements flip over like pages in a book.
• Motion/react: A library used for creating animations and transitions in React applications.