System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: gilded-visiting

1. Introduction

The gilded-visiting project aims to create a professional visiting card design generator application or webpage. This tool will allow users to design and generate visiting cards with modern, elegant layouts, refined typography, and customizable branding elements. The project will incorporate user preferences for professional styling and layout, as well as visual references provided.

2. System Overview

The gilded-visiting system will be a web-based application that enables users to create visiting cards tailored to their professional needs. It will provide a user-friendly interface for designing cards, selecting templates, customizing colors, fonts, and layouts, and exporting the final design in high-quality formats.

Key features include:

• A library of professional templates inspired by the provided reference design.
• Customization options for text, colors, logos, and layout.
• Integration of Unsplash image URLs for placeholders matching the reference design.
• Export functionality for high-resolution images (e.g., PNG, PDF).

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to select a professional visiting card template.
• I should be able to customize text fields (e.g., name, designation, contact details).
• I should be able to upload a logo or select one from a library.
• I should be able to choose colors and fonts for the card.
• I should be able to preview the card design before finalizing.
• I should be able to export the card in high-resolution formats (PNG, PDF).

4. User Personas

1. Admin

• Manages the template library and ensures the system runs smoothly.
• Updates templates and maintains the database of logos and fonts.

2. User

• Designs visiting cards using the application.
• Customizes templates to suit personal or business branding.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

Inspired by the reference design, the following unique color palette is proposed:

• Background: #F4F4F4 (Light Gray)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (White)
• Text: #333333 (Dark Gray)
• Accent: #FF6F00 (Bright Orange)
• Muted Tones: #B3B3B3 (Muted Gray)

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Layered Design with Dynamic Shadows

The homepage will feature a layered card design interface where users can interact with templates as if they are physical cards stacked on a desk.

Details:

• Dynamic Shadows: Each card layer will cast a subtle shadow, creating a realistic 3D effect.
• Drag-and-Drop: Users can drag and drop elements (e.g., logos, text blocks) onto the card.
• Live Preview: Changes will reflect instantly in a high-fidelity preview window.
• Micro-Interactions: Hovering over text or icons will trigger smooth animations (e.g., color shifts, slight enlargements).
• Color Transitions: The background will subtly shift between muted tones of gray and white, enhancing focus on the card design.

This design concept ensures the application feels modern, engaging, and professional while maintaining simplicity.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system must load templates and previews within 2 seconds.
• Scalability: Support up to 10,000 users simultaneously.
• Security: Ensure user-uploaded logos and data are stored securely.
• Compatibility: The application must work seamlessly on desktop and mobile browsers.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools:

• Google Nano Banana for image generation

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions:

• Users will primarily use the application for professional purposes.
• The reference design provided will serve as the primary inspiration for templates.

Constraints:

• The application must adhere to the visual style of the reference design.
• Only Unsplash URLs matching the reference image will be used for placeholders.

10. Glossary

• Template: Pre-designed layout for visiting cards.
• Unsplash: A platform providing high-quality, royalty-free images.
• Alembic: A database migration tool for Python.
• Docker: A tool for containerizing applications.