System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: kinetic-website

1. Introduction

The kinetic-website project is a demonstration website designed to represent a local business, specifically a charming vintage cafe. The purpose of this project is to provide a visually appealing and functional placeholder for a future detailed website. This demo will serve as a foundation for showcasing the cafe's ambiance, menu, and other essential features that cater to a local audience in India.

This document outlines the system requirements for the kinetic-website, including functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, design concepts, and technical specifications.

2. System Overview

The kinetic-website is envisioned as a cozy, vintage-themed website that captures the essence of a beautiful cafe. It will feature a homepage that highlights the cafe's ambiance, a menu section to showcase offerings, a gallery to display the aesthetics, and a contact page for easy communication.

The website will prioritize simplicity, elegance, and user-friendliness, ensuring that local customers can easily navigate and engage with the content. The design will reflect the warmth and charm of a vintage cafe, appealing to a local audience in India.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Visitor, I should be able to view a visually appealing homepage that reflects the cafe's vintage theme.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to browse the cafe's menu with clear descriptions and prices.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to view a gallery of high-quality images showcasing the cafe's ambiance and decor.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to access a contact page with the cafe's address, phone number, and a contact form.
• As a Visitor, I should be able to view the website seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.

4. User Personas

4.1 Visitor

• Description: A local customer or potential customer interested in exploring the cafe's offerings and ambiance.
• Goals:
  • Discover the cafe's menu and pricing.
  • View the cafe's aesthetics through the gallery.
  • Find contact information to visit or inquire further.
• Pain Points:
  • Difficulty in finding clear and concise information about the cafe.
  • Poor mobile responsiveness or slow website performance.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The kinetic-website will feature a unique color palette that embodies the warmth and charm of a vintage cafe.

• Background: #FDF6E3 (Soft Cream)
• Surface: #F5E0C3 (Muted Beige)
• Text: #4A3F35 (Dark Coffee Brown)
• Accent: #D4A373 (Warm Caramel)
• Muted Tones: #B8A08C (Soft Taupe)

This palette will create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, aligning with the vintage cafe theme.

6. Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the kinetic-website will feature an interactive vintage postcard theme.

Concept Details:

• Visuals: The homepage will resemble a beautifully aged postcard, complete with textured paper effects, hand-drawn borders, and vintage stamps.
• Animations:
  • A subtle parallax effect will make the postcard elements (e.g., stamps, borders) appear layered and dynamic.
  • Hovering over menu items will reveal handwritten-style tooltips, as if someone has annotated the postcard.
• Interactions:
  • Clicking on sections (e.g., "Menu," "Gallery") will "flip" the postcard to reveal the respective content, maintaining the vintage aesthetic.
  • The gallery will feature a "photo album" style, where users can flip through images as if turning pages.
• Micro-interactions:
  • A soft coffee aroma animation will waft across the screen when the homepage loads, creating an immersive sensory experience.
  • Buttons will have a pressed-in effect, mimicking vintage typewriter keys.

This design will make the website unforgettable and perfectly aligned with the cafe's vintage charm.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 3 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The website must be responsive and compatible with all major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge).
• The website must support localization for Indian users, including INR currency formatting and IST timezone.
• The website must be accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 AA standards.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• None required for this demo phase.

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will initially serve as a demo and may not include advanced features like e-commerce or user accounts.
• The design and functionality will focus on a local audience in India.
• High-quality images of the cafe's interior and menu will be provided by the user for the gallery and menu sections.
• The website will not include AI-driven features or advanced analytics in this phase.

10. Glossary

• Visitor: A user who visits the website to explore the cafe's offerings and ambiance.
• Responsive Design: A design approach that ensures the website functions well on devices of all sizes.
• Parallax Effect: A scrolling technique where background images move slower than foreground images, creating a 3D effect.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of standards for making web content accessible to all users.