Earthy-Design System Requirements Document

Introduction

The "Earthy-Design" project aims to develop a single-page to-do application with a minimalist and clean aesthetic. This application is intended for personal use, focusing on simplicity and ease of use to enhance productivity without unnecessary distractions.

System Overview

The Earthy-Design application will be a single-page web application designed to manage personal tasks efficiently. The focus will be on providing a seamless user experience with a minimalist design, allowing users to add, edit, and delete tasks effortlessly. The application will be built using modern web technologies to ensure responsiveness and performance.

Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to add new tasks to my to-do list.
• As a User, I should be able to edit existing tasks.
• As a User, I should be able to delete tasks from my list.
• As a User, I should be able to view all tasks on a single page.

User Personas

• User: An individual looking to manage personal tasks efficiently using a simple and intuitive interface.

Visuals Colors and Theme

The color palette for Earthy-Design will reflect a clean and minimalist aesthetic, using soft and neutral tones to create a calming user experience.

• primary: #4A7C59 (Deep Forest Green)
• primary_light: #A8D5BA (Light Mint Green)
• secondary: #F2B880 (Soft Coral)
• accent: #FF6F61 (Vibrant Salmon)
• highlight: #FFD700 (Warm Gold)
• bg: #F5F5F5 (Light Gray)
• surface: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) (Soft White)
• text: #333333 (Dark Charcoal)
• text_muted: #777777 (Muted Gray)
• border: rgba(200, 200, 200, 0.5) (Light Gray)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of Earthy-Design will feature an interactive "Zen Garden" theme. Users will interact with their task list as if they are tending to a digital garden. Each task will be represented as a plant, and users can "water" (complete) or "prune" (delete) tasks with simple drag-and-drop gestures. The garden will subtly animate with gentle swaying and growth effects using framer-motion for smooth transitions and interactions. This concept aims to make task management a serene and engaging experience, encouraging users to nurture their productivity.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The interaction model for the Earthy-Design landing page will be "animated." The application will feature smooth scroll-triggered reveals and hover transitions to enhance user engagement. The task list will animate with spring physics when tasks are added, edited, or deleted, providing a polished and responsive user experience.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The application should 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 be intuitive and require no more than 5 minutes for a new user to understand its functionality.

Tech Stack

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

Assumptions and Constraints

• The application is intended for personal use and will not require multi-user support.
• The design will prioritize simplicity and ease of use over complex features.
• The application will be developed with scalability in mind, allowing for future enhancements if needed.

Glossary

• SPA: Single Page Application
• UI: User Interface
• UX: User Experience
• Responsive Design: An approach to web design that makes web pages render well on a variety of devices and window or screen sizes.