System Requirements Document for clever-create

1. Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the project "clever-create." This application is designed to facilitate the hiring and collaboration between company/product owners and influencers. It provides a platform where company/product owners can hire influencers, view their profiles and work, communicate through chat, and manage payments—all within the platform.

2. System Overview

The clever-create application is a first-party platform that enables company/product owners to interact and transact with influencers. The system includes functionalities for hiring influencers, viewing influencer profiles, chatting with influencers, and managing payments. It is designed to provide a seamless and secure experience for both company/product owners and influencers.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

• Domain Descriptor: Influencer Hiring and Collaboration Platform

  • Source Evidence: The platform enables company/product owners to hire influencers, view their profiles, and collaborate through chat and payment functionalities.
  • Confidence: 0.9

• What is being built: A platform for company/product owners to hire influencers, view their profiles, chat with them, and manage payments.

• Excluded Assumptions: Generic e-commerce features, unrelated enterprise modules.

• First-party Custom Pages:

  • Influencer Hiring
  • Influencer Profile Viewing
  • Chat with Influencers
  • Influencer Payment
  • Landing
  • Authentication

• Access: Application-owned identity with authentication required for protected workflows.

• Behavior Contracts:

  • Hire Influencer: Company/Product Owner initiates the hiring process using influencer profiles. Outcome: Influencer hired.
  • View Influencer Profile: Company/Product Owner accesses influencer profiles. Outcome: Profile displayed.
  • Chat with Influencer: Company/Product Owner starts a chat session. Outcome: Message sent.
  • Receive Payment: Influencer completes service and receives payment. Outcome: Payment received.

2b. Source Content Inventory

No explicit content_source directives were provided, so this section is not applicable.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

• Influencer Hiring Page:

  • Information: Influencer profiles, hiring details.
  • Actions: Initiate hiring, view contract terms.
  • States: Empty (no influencers), Loading, Success (hiring complete), Error (hiring failed).

• Influencer Profile Viewing Page:

  • Information: Influencer work, profile details.
  • Actions: View profile, access work samples.
  • States: Empty (no profile), Loading, Success (profile displayed), Error (profile not found).

• Chat with Influencers Page:

  • Information: Chat history, influencer details.
  • Actions: Send message, view chat history.
  • States: Empty (no messages), Loading, Success (message sent), Error (message not delivered).

• Influencer Payment Page:

  • Information: Payment details, transaction history.
  • Actions: Manage payments, view payment status.
  • States: Empty (no payments), Loading, Success (payment received), Error (payment failed).

• Landing Page:

  • Information: Platform overview, benefits.
  • Actions: Explore platform, sign up.
  • States: Static content, no dynamic states.

• Authentication Page:

  • Information: Login, sign-up forms.
  • Actions: Authenticate user, manage sessions.
  • States: Empty (no input), Loading, Success (authenticated), Error (authentication failed).

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a Company/Product Owner, I should be able to hire influencers using their profiles. explicit
• As a Company/Product Owner, I should be able to view influencer profiles and work. explicit
• As a Company/Product Owner, I should be able to chat with influencers on the platform. explicit
• As an Influencer, I should be able to receive payments for completed services. required_inference
• As a user, I should be able to sign up, log in, and manage my session. required_inference
• As a user, I should have authorization for privileged workflow access. required_inference

4. User Personas

• Company/Product Owner: Primary user hiring influencers and managing interactions.
• Influencer: Participant providing services and interacting with company/product owners.

5. Core User Flows

• Company/Product Owner Flow:

  1. Access the Landing Page.
  2. Authenticate via the Authentication Page.
  3. View Influencer Profiles.
  4. Initiate Hiring from the Influencer Hiring Page.
  5. Chat with Influencers.
  6. Manage Payments on the Influencer Payment Page.

• Influencer Flow:

  1. Authenticate via the Authentication Page.
  2. Update Profile and Work Samples.
  3. Receive and Manage Payments.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Primary: #3498db
• Primary Light: #5dade2
• Secondary: #2ecc71
• Accent: #e74c3c
• Highlight: #f1c40f
• Background: #ecf0f1
• Surface: #ffffff
• Text: #2c3e50
• Text Muted: #95a5a6
• Border: #dcdcdc

7. Signature Design Concept

The Landing Page will feature a clean, modern design with a focus on usability and accessibility. The primary color palette will be used to highlight key actions and information. The page will include a hero section with a brief overview of the platform's benefits, followed by sections detailing the core functionalities: hiring, profile viewing, chatting, and payments. The design will be responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across devices.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Landing Page: Animated interaction model with moderate scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions to engage users and highlight key features.
• Internal Pages: Static interaction model prioritizing clarity and task completion.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• Security: Secure access control for all user interactions and data transactions. required_inference
• Performance: The platform should load within 3 seconds for optimal user experience. required_inference

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python with FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB
• AI Models: GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will not include generic e-commerce features or unrelated enterprise modules.
• Authentication and authorization are required for accessing core functionalities.

12. Glossary

• Company/Product Owner: An individual or entity looking to hire influencers for marketing purposes.
• Influencer: A person who provides marketing services and interacts with company/product owners on the platform.
• Authentication: The process of verifying a user's identity.
• Authorization: The process of granting a user permission to access certain functionalities.