System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: cobalt-women

1. Introduction

The cobalt-women project aims to deliver a platform that empowers women through innovative design and functionality. This document outlines the system requirements for the project, ensuring alignment with the goals and needs of the target audience. The platform will be tailored to the cultural and social context of the UAE, providing a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for its users.

2. System Overview

The cobalt-women platform is envisioned as a digital space that celebrates and supports women. It will provide tools, resources, and community features to foster empowerment, connection, and growth. The system will prioritize user safety, accessibility, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring it resonates with the values and expectations of users in the UAE and beyond.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to create a personal profile with customizable privacy settings.
• As a User, I should be able to browse and join interest-based communities.
• As a User, I should be able to access curated resources and articles tailored to women's empowerment.
• As an Admin, I should be able to moderate content and manage user reports.
• As an Admin, I should be able to generate analytics on user engagement and platform activity.
• As a Guest, I should be able to explore public content without creating an account.

4. User Personas

1. User

• Description: Women seeking a safe and empowering digital space.
• Goals: Connect with others, access resources, and participate in communities.
• Pain Points: Lack of culturally sensitive platforms, privacy concerns.

2. Admin

• Description: Platform moderators and managers.
• Goals: Ensure platform safety, manage content, and analyze user engagement.
• Pain Points: Efficient moderation tools, comprehensive analytics.

3. Guest

• Description: Visitors exploring the platform without registration.
• Goals: Discover public content and understand platform offerings.
• Pain Points: Limited access to features without registration.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette:

The cobalt-women platform will feature a vibrant yet elegant color scheme that reflects empowerment and inclusivity.

• Background: #F5F5F5 (Soft Pearl White)
• Surface: #E0E7FF (Gentle Lavender Blue)
• Text: #1E293B (Deep Charcoal Gray)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Empowering Coral Red)
• Muted Tones: #94A3B8 (Calm Slate Blue)

This palette is designed to evoke feelings of trust, warmth, and sophistication, aligning with the project's mission.

6. Signature Design Concept

Bold Concept: Interactive Mosaic Homepage

The homepage of cobalt-women will feature an interactive mosaic design. Each tile in the mosaic represents a different feature or section of the platform, such as communities, resources, or user profiles.

• Visuals: The tiles will dynamically shift and rearrange based on user interaction, creating a fluid and engaging experience.
• Animations: Hovering over a tile will reveal a subtle glow and a brief description of the feature. Clicking on a tile will smoothly transition the user to the corresponding section.
• Color Shifts: The mosaic will subtly change its color palette throughout the day, reflecting the time and mood (e.g., warmer tones in the morning, cooler tones at night).
• Micro-Interactions: Users can drag and rearrange tiles to personalize their homepage layout, creating a sense of ownership and customization.

This design concept ensures the homepage is not only visually stunning but also highly interactive and memorable, leaving a lasting impression on users.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must load within 2 seconds for all users, including those on mobile devices.
• Scalability: The system must support up to 1 million users concurrently.
• Security: Implement robust encryption for user data and ensure compliance with UAE privacy regulations.
• Accessibility: Ensure WCAG 2.1 compliance for users with disabilities.
• Localization: Provide support for both English and Arabic languages.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL or MariaDB (using Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Claude 4.6 Opas for academic or coding work
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily access the platform via mobile devices.
• The platform will be culturally sensitive and adhere to UAE norms.
• The majority of users will prefer English, but Arabic support is essential.

Constraints:

• Compliance with UAE data protection laws.
• Limited budget for initial development and marketing.
• High priority on user safety and moderation tools.

10. Glossary

• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.
• LLM: Large Language Model.
• Docker: A platform for containerized application deployment.
• Kubernetes: A system for automating application deployment, scaling, and management.
• FastAPI: A modern web framework for building APIs with Python.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for SQLAlchemy.

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the system requirements for the cobalt-women project, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.