System Requirements Document (SRD) for calm-website

1. Introduction

The calm-website project is a customizable e-commerce platform designed for Adam Ali Dib's clothing brand. This website will serve as a digital storefront, enabling customers in Australia and beyond to browse, filter, and purchase clothing items directly. The platform will be tailored to reflect the brand's identity while offering flexibility for future updates and customizations.

This document outlines the system requirements for the calm-website project, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

The calm-website will be a responsive, user-friendly e-commerce platform that allows Adam to showcase and sell his clothing line. The system will include features such as product catalogs, filtering options, a secure checkout process, and customization tools for the website's design and content.

The platform will be built with scalability in mind, ensuring it can grow alongside the brand. It will also incorporate modern design principles to create a visually appealing and engaging shopping experience.

Key features include:

• A customizable interface for the brand owner.
• E-commerce functionality, including product filtering, cart management, and secure payment processing.
• Mobile responsiveness for seamless browsing on all devices.
• Integration with analytics tools to track sales and user behavior.
• The ability to edit completed items, such as products, orders, and content, to ensure flexibility and adaptability.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to browse products by categories (e.g., shirts, pants, accessories).
• I should be able to filter products by size, color, and price.
• I should be able to view detailed product descriptions, including images, sizes, and materials.
• I should be able to add items to a shopping cart.
• I should be able to securely checkout using multiple payment methods (e.g., credit card, PayPal).
• I should be able to create an account to save my preferences and order history.
• I should be able to track my order status after purchase.

As Admin:

• I should be able to add, edit, and delete products from the catalog.
• I should be able to customize the website's design, including colors, fonts, and layout.
• I should be able to manage inventory and set stock levels for products.
• I should be able to view sales reports and analytics.
• I should be able to manage user accounts and permissions.
• I should be able to configure shipping options and tax rates.
• I should be able to edit completed items, such as product details, orders, and website content.

As Guest:

• I should be able to browse products without creating an account.
• I should be able to add items to the cart and checkout as a guest.

4. User Personas

1. Admin (Adam Ali Dib)

• Role: Brand owner and website administrator.
• Goals: Manage the website, update product listings, and analyze sales data.
• Technical Proficiency: Moderate.

2. Registered User

• Role: Loyal customer with an account.
• Goals: Browse products, save preferences, and track order history.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic.

3. Guest User

• Role: First-time visitor or casual shopper.
• Goals: Browse products and make purchases without creating an account.
• Technical Proficiency: Basic.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The calm-website will feature a modern and elegant design to reflect the sophistication of the clothing brand. The color palette is inspired by calm, neutral tones with subtle accents to highlight key elements.

• Background: #F5F5F5 (Soft Light Gray)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Muted Coral)
• Muted Tones: #B0BEC5 (Cool Gray)

This palette ensures a clean and professional aesthetic while maintaining a warm and inviting feel.

6. Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the calm-website will feature an interactive fabric swatch experience. Visitors will be greeted with a full-screen display of animated fabric textures that subtly ripple as the user hovers over them. Each fabric swatch represents a product category (e.g., shirts, pants, accessories) and will expand into a preview of featured items when clicked.

Key Features:

• Hover Animation: Fabric textures ripple gently, creating a tactile and immersive experience.
• Category Previews: Clicking on a swatch reveals a carousel of featured products within that category.
• Dynamic Background: The background color shifts subtly based on the selected category (e.g., warm tones for shirts, cool tones for accessories).
• Micro-Interactions: Buttons and links have smooth transitions and subtle sound effects to enhance engagement.

This concept will make the website memorable and align with the tactile nature of clothing, creating an emotional connection with users.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website should load within 2 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• Scalability: The system must support up to 10,000 concurrent users.
• Security: All transactions must be encrypted using SSL/TLS. User data must be stored securely and comply with Australian privacy laws.
• Accessibility: The website must meet WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Responsiveness: The website must be fully functional on devices with screen sizes ranging from 320px to 1920px.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL with Alembic for migrations

AI Tools:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Litellm for LLM Routing

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target Australian customers, so all prices will be displayed in AUD.
• Shipping options will initially be limited to domestic (Australia) but can be expanded in the future.
• The admin will handle all product uploads and updates manually.
• The system will not include a mobile app at this stage but will be fully optimized for mobile browsers.
• The ability to edit completed items will be restricted to the admin user.

10. Glossary

• E-commerce: The buying and selling of goods or services over the internet.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of standards for ensuring web accessibility.
• SSL/TLS: Secure Sockets Layer/Transport Layer Security, protocols for encrypting internet communications.
• LLM: Large Language Model, an AI model designed for natural language processing tasks.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.