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System Requirements Document (SRD)
Project Name: Arctic-Artist
1. Introduction
Arctic-Artist is a modern, aesthetic, and classy personal portfolio website designed for Khushi, an artist specializing in custom emotional and realistic artworks. The website aims to showcase Khushi's talent, connect emotionally with her audience, and provide a seamless experience for clients to explore her work and commission personalized pieces.
This document outlines the system requirements for the Arctic-Artist project, ensuring the design and functionality align with Khushi's artistic vision and Shashwat's creative direction.
2. System Overview
The Arctic-Artist website will serve as an online portfolio and commission platform for Khushi. It will feature a soft, elegant, and minimal design with neutral tones, warm accents, and a premium feel. The website will be mobile-friendly, responsive, and optimized for smooth user interactions.
Key features include:
- A scrolling portfolio showcasing all artworks.
- Sections highlighting Khushi's artistic philosophy, services, and contact options.
- A contact form with optional file upload functionality for clients to share references.
- Subtle animations and smooth scrolling for an engaging user experience.
3. Functional Requirements
As Khushi:
- I should be able to upload and manage my artwork portfolio easily.
- I should be able to update the "About My Art" and "Why Choose Me" sections.
- I should be able to receive inquiries and custom orders via the contact form.
As a Client:
- I should be able to view Khushi's entire portfolio in a scrolling layout.
- I should be able to learn about Khushi's artistic philosophy and services.
- I should be able to place custom orders for personalized artworks.
- I should be able to optionally upload reference files when submitting a custom order.
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4. User Personas
Artist (Khushi)
- Role: Website owner and creator of artworks.
- Goals: Showcase her talent, connect emotionally with clients, and receive custom orders.
- Needs: Easy portfolio management, seamless communication with clients, and a visually appealing website.
Client
- Role: Visitor interested in commissioning artworks or exploring Khushi's portfolio.
- Goals: View Khushi's work, learn about her artistic approach, and place custom orders.
- Needs: A user-friendly interface, clear information about services, and optional file upload for references.
5. Visuals Colors and Theme
Color Palette
The Arctic-Artist website will feature a unique, warm, and elegant color palette:
- Background: #F5EFE6 (Soft Beige)
- Surface: #E8DCC3 (Warm Off-White)
- Text: #4A403A (Soft Brown)
- Accent: #D4AF37 (Subtle Gold)
- Muted Tones: #C2B8A3 (Neutral Taupe)
This palette ensures a premium, artistic, and emotionally engaging aesthetic.
6. Signature Design Concept
Floating Canvas Homepage
The homepage will feature an interactive "floating canvas" design. As users scroll, the canvas subtly shifts and rotates, creating a dynamic yet calming effect. Each section will appear as if painted onto the canvas, with soft brushstroke animations revealing content.
Details:
- Hero Section: A centered introduction with Khushi's message, surrounded by faint watercolor textures that gently ripple as users hover over them.
- Transitions: Smooth fade-ins and brushstroke animations between sections.
- Micro-interactions: Buttons will have a "gold shimmer" effect when hovered over, mimicking the shine of gold leaf.
- Scrolling Portfolio: Artworks will appear as if they are being "painted" onto the screen, with subtle animations mimicking brushstrokes.
This design will make the website feel alive, artistic, and deeply personal, leaving a lasting impression on visitors.
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7. Non-Functional Requirements
- Performance: The website should load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
- Accessibility: Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 standards for accessibility.
- Responsiveness: The website must be fully functional and visually appealing on mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
- Security: Implement SSL encryption for secure communication and protect user-uploaded files.
8. Tech Stack
Frontend:
Backend:
Database:
- MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)
AI Tools:
- Google Nano Banana for image generation (if needed for artistic enhancements).
Local Orchestration:
Server-Side Orchestration:
9. Assumptions and Constraints
- The website will primarily target an Indian audience, with locale-specific defaults such as IST timezone and INR currency for pricing (if applicable).
- The scrolling portfolio will display all artworks without pagination.
- File uploads for custom orders will be optional, with a maximum file size of 10MB.
- The website will not include e-commerce functionality at this stage.
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10. Glossary
- Scrolling Portfolio: A layout where artworks are displayed in a continuous scroll, allowing users to view all pieces seamlessly.
- WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, ensuring websites are accessible to users with disabilities.
- SSL Encryption: Secure Sockets Layer, a protocol for encrypting data transmitted over the internet.
- Alembic: A database migration tool for Python.
This updated SRD ensures the Arctic-Artist website aligns perfectly with Khushi's artistic vision and Shashwat's creative direction. Let me know if you'd like to refine any section further!
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