System Requirements Document for ever-design

1. Introduction

The ever-design project aims to develop a designing application that is both inspiring and approachable, targeting creatives who value playfulness and approachability. The app is intended for designers to create and work with AI-assisted video designs, providing a warm and human interface that encourages creativity.

2. System Overview

The ever-design application is a design tool for creators, offering a playful and approachable interface. It supports designers in creating, editing, and managing their AI-assisted video design work. The system includes a public entry point, identity verification for returning users, and a workspace for design creation and editing. The application is custom-built with app-owned identity management to ensure continuity and security of design work.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The ever-design app is delivered as a custom UI application with app-owned identity management. It includes four main pages: Landing, Login, Designs, and Design Editor. The app is designed to be accessed anonymously at first, with identity verification required for accessing saved designs. The system does not include external or provider-owned components, and all interactions are managed within the application.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as no content source directive was provided.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Information/State: Introduction to the app, its purpose, and target audience.
• Primary Actions: Explore the app, learn about features.
• Supporting Actions: Navigate to Login or Design Editor.
• Components: Hero illustration, CTA button, introductory text.
• States: Loading, success, error.

Login

• Information/State: User authentication interface.
• Primary Actions: Log in, recover password.
• Supporting Actions: Navigate back to Landing.
• Components: Login form, password recovery link.
• States: Loading, success, error, recovery.

Designs

• Information/State: Library of saved video designs.
• Primary Actions: Browse designs, open design.
• Supporting Actions: Delete design, navigate to Design Editor.
• Components: Design thumbnails, action buttons.
• States: Loading, empty, success, error.

Design Editor

• Information/State: Workspace for creating and editing AI-assisted video designs.
• Primary Actions: Create new video design, edit existing design.
• Supporting Actions: Save design, export design.
• Components: Canvas, tool palette, save/export buttons.
• States: Loading, success, error, unsaved changes warning.

3. Functional Requirements

1. As a Designer, I should be able to self-enroll before creating durable video design work.

   • Provenance: Required inference
   • Lifecycle Facts: Initiate self-enrollment, complete enrollment, access design tools.
   • Observable Acceptance: Successful enrollment allows access to design tools.

2. As a Designer, I should be able to verify my identity when returning to saved designs and videos.

   • Provenance: Required inference
   • Lifecycle Facts: Initiate login, verify identity, access saved designs.
   • Observable Acceptance: Successful login grants access to saved designs.

3. As a Designer, I should be able to create and work with AI-assisted video designs.

   • Provenance: Explicit
   • Lifecycle Facts: Start new video design, edit design, save design.
   • Observable Acceptance: Video design is created, edited, and saved successfully.

4. User Personas

• Designer: The primary user of the app, responsible for creating and managing AI-assisted video design work. The Designer can self-enroll, verify identity, and utilize the design tools provided by the app.

5. Core User Flows

1. Designer Enrollment and Access Flow:

   • Start: Designer accesses the Landing page.
   • Action: Navigates to Login, completes self-enrollment.
   • Outcome: Gains access to the Design Editor.

2. Returning Designer Verification Flow:

   • Start: Designer accesses the Login page.
   • Action: Verifies identity through login.
   • Outcome: Accesses saved designs in the Designs page.

3. Design Creation and Editing Flow:

   • Start: Designer accesses the Design Editor.
   • Action: Creates or edits a video design, saves changes.
   • Outcome: Video design is saved and accessible in the Designs page.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Pablo Stanley
• Palette:
  • Background: #FFFAF0
  • Surface: #FFFFFF
  • Text: #333333
  • Primary: #FF7043
  • Accent: #FFC107
  • Muted: #E0E0E0
• Typography:
  • Headings: Nunito — Bold
  • Body: Manrope
  • Scale: 1.5 modular (48/32/24/18/14)
• Shape Language: Big radii, pill buttons, blob and sticker shapes
• Layout: Generous whitespace, card-based sections, rounded corners
• Imagery: Modular vector people and objects, hand-drawn accents

7. Signature Design Concept

The Landing page features a large, friendly illustration of a designer at work, set against a soft cream background. The headline is bold in Nunito, with a warm orange pill button as the call to action. This design embodies the playful and approachable nature of the app.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• Motion Tempo: Expressive
• Hero Dimensionality: Layered_2d
• Landing Hero Motion Brief:
  • Focal Subject: Designer at work illustration
  • Thesis: User hovers over elements, triggering playful animations that guide them through the app's features.
  • First Frame: Designer desk scene with interactive elements highlighted.
  • Reduced Motion State: Static illustration with clear navigation cues.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The app should load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• Security: User data must be encrypted in transit and at rest.
• Usability: The interface should be intuitive and accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 standards.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: PostgreSQL
• Containerization: Docker
• Orchestration: Kubernetes (if required for deployment)

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• Assumptions:
  • Users have access to a modern web browser.
  • The app will be used primarily by designers familiar with digital design tools.
• Constraints:
  • The app must adhere to the provided creative direction and visual theme.
  • Identity management is app-owned and must ensure secure access to user data.

12. Glossary

• Designer: A user who creates and manages AI-assisted video design work within the app.
• Design Editor: The workspace within the app where video designs are created and edited.
• Landing Page: The initial page users see when accessing the app, providing an overview and entry point.