System Requirements Document for earthy-dating

1. Introduction

The "earthy-dating" project is a dating application designed to connect individuals in a friendly, vibrant environment. The app aims to create a lively, approachable, and engaging experience for users, allowing them to create personal profiles, browse other members' profiles, express interest, form matches, and exchange messages with matched members.

2. System Overview

The earthy-dating app is a custom UI application that facilitates dating interactions among its users. It supports self-service enrollment, profile creation, browsing, matching, and messaging functionalities. The app is designed to be warm and inviting, with a focus on user engagement and interaction.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The app is delivered as a custom UI with application-owned identity, requiring users to establish an account for profile creation and interaction. The app includes several distinct pages, each serving a specific function in the user journey. The app is constrained to the dating domain, with no further scope, platform, or audience constraints specified.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as there is no explicit content_source directive.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Purpose: Introduce the app, its purpose, and its audience.
• Components:
  • Welcome message with app description.
  • Call-to-action buttons for sign-up and login.
  • Visuals: Illustration-led hero section.

Login

• Purpose: Facilitate user enrollment and login.
• Components:
  • Sign-up form for new users.
  • Login form for returning users.
  • Password recovery option.

Discover

• Purpose: Allow users to browse other members' profiles.
• Components:
  • Profile cards with basic member information.
  • Filters and search options.
  • Option to express interest in profiles.

Member Profile

• Purpose: View detailed information about another member.
• Components:
  • Detailed profile information.
  • Photos and personal descriptions.
  • Button to express interest.

Matches

• Purpose: Display and manage user matches.
• Components:
  • List of matched profiles.
  • Option to view profile details.
  • Button to initiate messaging.

Messages

• Purpose: Facilitate communication between matched members.
• Components:
  • Messaging interface with chat history.
  • Notification of new messages.
  • Option to send text and media.

Profile

• Purpose: Create and edit personal user profiles.
• Components:
  • Profile creation/edit form.
  • Photo upload feature.
  • Personal description and preferences.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Dater, I should be able to create a personal profile to be discovered by others. (explicit)
• As a Dater, I should be able to browse and view other members' profiles. (explicit)
• As a Dater, I should be able to express interest in another member and form a match when interest is mutual. (explicit)
• As a Matched Member, I should be able to exchange messages with a matched member. (explicit)
• As a Dater, I should be able to enroll and establish a member account before creating a profile or browsing members. (required_inference)
• As a Dater, I should be able to verify my identity to regain access to my profile, matches, and messages. (required_inference)

4. User Personas

Dater

• Context: Primary user of the app, seeking to find matches and engage in conversations.
• Primary Goal: To find a compatible match and engage in meaningful conversations.
• Responsibilities: Create a profile, browse other profiles, express interest, and initiate conversations.
• Interactions: Interacts with other Daters and Matched Members through profile views and messaging.
• Success: Achieving a match and maintaining an ongoing conversation.

Matched Member

• Context: A user who has reciprocated interest and is engaged in messaging.
• Primary Goal: To explore the potential of a match through conversation.
• Responsibilities: Respond to interest, engage in messaging, and decide on further engagement.
• Interactions: Communicates with the Dater through the messaging feature.
• Success: Establishing a mutually confirmed connection and ongoing conversation.

5. Core User Flows

5.1 Dater Profile Creation

1. Start: Dater accesses the Profile page.
2. Action: Fills out the profile creation form with personal details and uploads photos.
3. Result: Profile is created and saved.
4. Next Step: Dater can now browse other profiles on the Discover page.

5.2 Browsing and Expressing Interest

1. Start: Dater logs in and accesses the Discover page.
2. Action: Browses profiles and expresses interest in selected profiles.
3. Result: Interest is recorded, and the other member is notified.
4. Next Step: Await mutual interest to form a match.

5.3 Messaging a Matched Member

1. Start: Dater accesses the Matches page and selects a match.
2. Action: Initiates a conversation through the Messages page.
3. Result: Messages are exchanged between matched members.
4. Next Step: Continue conversation or explore other matches.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Haraldur Thorleifsson
• Palette:
  • Background: #FFF9F0
  • Surface: #FFFFFF
  • Text: #333333
  • Primary: #FF6347
  • Accent: #FFD700
  • Muted: #E8E8E8
• Typography:
  • Headings: Sora, Bold
  • Body: Outfit
  • Scale: 1.414 modular
• Shape Language: Chunky rounded cards, color-blocked sections
• Layout: Asymmetric grids, generous white space
• Imagery: Custom character and spot illustration, bold iconography

7. Signature Design Concept

The Landing page will feature an oversized welcome message in Sora font, set against a playful illustration background. The design will incorporate color-block sections with rounded cards to highlight featured profiles. Interactive elements will use primary and accent colors boldly, with lively character animations on hover.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• Motion Tempo: Expressive
• Hero Dimensionality: Layered_2d
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: The hero section will feature a vibrant, color-blocked illustration with large type leading the narrative. Upon user interaction, elements will animate with lively entrance animations and hover pops, creating an engaging and dynamic experience.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The application must maintain a high level of security to protect user data and privacy.
• The app should be responsive and perform well on various devices and screen sizes.
• The user interface should be intuitive and easy to navigate.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: Appropriate database solution (e.g., PostgreSQL)
• Deployment: Docker/docker-compose, Kubernetes if required

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The app is constrained to the dating domain with no further scope or platform constraints.
• Application-owned identity is required for user interaction and profile management.
• The design must adhere to the specified creative direction and user design constraints.

12. Glossary

• Dater: A user who creates a profile and seeks to find matches.
• Matched Member: A user who has reciprocated interest and is engaged in messaging.
• Profile: A user's personal information and photos visible to other members.
• Match: A mutual interest between two users allowing them to exchange messages.