dawn-design System Requirements Document

Introduction

The purpose of this document is to outline the system requirements for the "dawn-design" project, which aims to develop a simple, single-page to-do application with a minimal design. This application is intended for personal use, focusing on simplicity and efficiency to enhance user productivity.

System Overview

The "dawn-design" project is a to-do application designed to provide users with a straightforward and efficient way to manage their tasks. The application will feature a single-page interface, ensuring a seamless user experience with minimal distractions. The primary goal is to offer a clean, user-friendly platform for task management without unnecessary complexity.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to create new tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to edit existing tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to view all tasks on a single page.

User Personas

• User: An individual seeking a simple and efficient tool for managing personal tasks. This user values minimalism and ease of use.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2A9D8F (a calming teal)
• primary_light: #A8DADC (a lighter tint of teal for hover states)
• secondary: #E76F51 (a warm coral for emphasis)
• accent: #F4A261 (a vibrant orange for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #E9C46A (a soft gold for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #F1FAEE (a light, airy background color)
• surface: rgba(233, 245, 248, 0.8) (a subtle surface color for cards/panels)
• text: #264653 (a deep blue for primary text)
• text_muted: #8D99AE (a muted gray for secondary text)
• border: rgba(38, 70, 83, 0.2) (a subtle border color)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the "dawn-design" to-do application will feature an interactive "Task Canvas" concept. Users will interact with a dynamic, grid-based layout where tasks appear as sticky notes that can be dragged and rearranged. Each note will have a subtle shadow and a slight 3D tilt effect, providing a tactile feel. When a task is clicked, it will expand with a smooth animation to reveal editing options. The background will feature a gentle, animated gradient that shifts colors throughout the day, providing a fresh visual experience each time the user visits. This concept will utilize framer-motion for animations and gsap for the gradient transitions.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will employ a "parallax" interaction model, creating a layered depth effect as users scroll. Decorative elements like subtle gradient blobs and task-related icons will move at different speeds, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the application. The main content will scroll naturally, ensuring clarity and ease of navigation. Internal pages will maintain a "static" interaction model to prioritize readability and quick access to task management features.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must load within 2 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The interface should be responsive and accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The application should support the latest versions of major browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.

Tech Stack

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

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will be used primarily by individuals for personal task management.
• The design will focus on minimalism, avoiding complex features like recurring tasks or reminders.
• The application will be developed as a single-page application to ensure a seamless user experience.

Glossary

• SPA: Single Page Application, a web application that interacts with the user by dynamically rewriting the current page rather than loading entire new pages from the server.
• CTA: Call to Action, an element in a webpage that prompts the user to take an action.
• Responsive Design: An approach to web design that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes.