meta-brownie System Requirements Document (SRD)

Introduction

The meta-brownie project aims to create a visually appealing and functional website for "Brownie Bliss," a brand specializing in delicious brownies and brownie slabs. The website will showcase the product gallery, provide pricing information, and offer a seamless user experience for browsing and ordering.

System Overview

The meta-brownie website will serve as a digital storefront for "Brownie Bliss." It will feature:

• A Product Gallery with categories and grid layouts for easy navigation.
• A visually engaging design inspired by the provided reference image.
• Integration of contact options for inquiries and orders.
• Optional payment gateway for online ordering.
• Additional pages such as About and Contact.

The website will prioritize user-friendly navigation, responsiveness, and aesthetic appeal.

Functional Requirements

Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to view a product gallery with categories like "Classic Brownies," "Specials," and "Gift Boxes."
• As a User, I should be able to see pricing details for each product.
• As a User, I should be able to customize my order for "Assorted Brownies."
• As a User, I should be able to view slab options with pricing for "Mini" and "Mega" sizes.
• As a User, I should be able to contact the brand via a contact form or WhatsApp integration.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update product details, pricing, and categories.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage orders and inquiries.

User Personas

Admin

• Manages product listings, pricing, and categories.
• Handles customer inquiries and orders.

User

• Browses the product gallery.
• Views pricing and customization options.
• Places orders or inquiries via contact options.

Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

Inspired by the reference image, the color palette for meta-brownie is as follows:

• primary: #5A3E2B (Rich Brown)
• primary_light: #8B6E5A (Light Brown)
• secondary: #D4A373 (Golden Beige)
• accent: #F4C95D (Warm Yellow)
• highlight: #FF8C42 (Vibrant Orange)
• bg: #FDF6F0 (Soft Cream)
• surface: rgba(90, 62, 43, 0.8) (Semi-transparent Rich Brown)
• text: #2E1C0E (Dark Brown)
• text_muted: #7A5E4A (Muted Brown)
• border: rgba(212, 163, 115, 0.5) (Subtle Golden Beige)

Signature Design Concept

Interactive "Brownie Showcase" Homepage

The homepage will feature a 3D rotating brownie platter using @react-three/fiber and @react-three/drei. Users can interact with the platter by dragging to rotate it and clicking on individual brownies to view details, pricing, and customization options.

• Animation: Smooth transitions using framer-motion for hover effects and section reveals.
• Background: A dynamic chocolate swirl animation created with gsap and ScrollTrigger that moves as users scroll.
• Micro-interactions: Buttons and links will have a subtle bounce effect using spring physics (framer-motion).
• Product Gallery: Clicking on a category will animate the grid items into view, with hover effects highlighting individual products.
• Interactive Customization: Users can drag and drop toppings onto a virtual brownie to customize their order.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

Landing Page Interaction Model: Parallax

The landing page will use a parallax interaction model to create a layered depth effect. As users scroll:

1. Background Elements: Chocolate swirls and decorative leaves will move at different speeds.
2. Product Gallery: Items will fade in and out as users scroll through categories.
3. Call-to-Action Buttons: Hovering over buttons will trigger a color change and slight scaling effect.

Internal Pages Interaction Model: Static

Internal pages (e.g., About, Contact) will prioritize clarity and readability with minimal motion. Key elements like buttons and links will have hover transitions for a polished look.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be responsive and optimized for mobile devices.
• Loading times should not exceed 3 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• The website must be accessible, adhering to WCAG 2.1 guidelines.
• SEO optimization for better search engine visibility.
• Secure handling of user data and inquiries.

Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL or MariaDB (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools

• Not applicable for this project.

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target users in India.
• Pricing will be displayed in Indian Rupees (₹).
• The website will not include a payment gateway in the initial phase but may integrate one in the future.
• The design must align closely with the provided reference image.

Glossary

• Product Gallery: A visual display of products categorized for easy navigation.
• Customization: The ability for users to select specific options for their orders.
• Parallax Interaction: A design technique where background elements move at different speeds than foreground elements to create depth.
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization, a process to improve website visibility on search engines.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, standards for making web content accessible to all users.