Milan Store System Requirements Document

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for the Milan Store, a modern, premium eCommerce website designed to provide a luxurious and minimal shopping experience. The website will be inspired by the aesthetics of Apple, Nike, and Zara, combined with the user experience of Shopify.

2. System Overview

The Milan Store aims to deliver a clean and premium shopping experience with a focus on high-quality product presentation, smooth animations, and responsive design. The website will cater to a global audience, offering features such as multi-language and multi-currency support, ensuring accessibility and performance optimization.

3. Functional Requirements as Story Points

• As a User, I should be able to view a hero banner with a call-to-action on the homepage.
• As a User, I should be able to browse featured products, best sellers, and trending products.
• As a User, I should be able to navigate through product categories and flash sale sections.
• As a User, I should be able to read customer reviews and sign up for newsletters.
• As a User, I should be able to view an Instagram gallery and footer information.
• As a User, I should be able to search, filter, and sort products on the shop page.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed product information, including images, price, and reviews.
• As a User, I should be able to add products to the cart, wishlist, or buy immediately.
• As a User, I should be able to edit quantities and apply coupon codes in the cart.
• As a User, I should be able to proceed through a secure checkout process.
• As a User, I should be able to access pages like About Us, Contact Us, FAQ, and policy pages.
• As a User, I should be able to track my orders.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage products, orders, customers, and analytics.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage coupons, inventory, categories, and reviews.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage banners and homepage sections.
• As a User, I should be able to authenticate using login, register, and Google login options.
• As a User, I should be able to manage my orders, wishlist, addresses, and profile settings.
• As a User, I should be able to compare products and view recently viewed items.
• As a User, I should be able to use a shipping calculator and track orders.
• As a User, I should be able to experience smooth animations and transitions throughout the website.
• As a User, I should be able to switch between dark and light modes.
• As a User, I should be able to view the website in multiple languages and currencies.
• As a User, I should be able to access the website as a Progressive Web App (PWA).

4. User Personas

• Guest User: Can browse products, view product details, and add items to the cart.
• Registered User: Can perform all guest actions, plus manage orders, wishlist, and profile.
• Admin: Can manage the entire store, including products, orders, customers, and site content.

5. Core User Flows

• User visits homepage -> views hero banner -> explores featured products -> adds product to cart -> proceeds to checkout.
• User logs in -> browses shop page -> filters products -> views product details -> adds to wishlist.
• Admin logs in -> manages product inventory -> updates homepage banners -> reviews customer orders.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: White (#FFFFFF)
• primary_light: Light Gray (#F5F5F5)
• secondary: Black (#111111)
• accent: Emerald Green (#16A34A)
• highlight: Emerald Green (#16A34A)
• bg: White (#FFFFFF)
• surface: Light Gray (#F5F5F5)
• text: Black (#111111)
• text_muted: Light Gray (#F5F5F5)
• border: Light Gray (#F5F5F5)

7. Signature Design Concept

The Milan Store will feature an interactive homepage with a dynamic hero banner that showcases a rotating carousel of high-quality product images. Users can hover over products to reveal additional details and animations. The design will incorporate smooth transitions and interactive elements, such as a floating cart animation and ripple effects on buttons. The homepage will also include a live Instagram feed that updates in real-time, creating an engaging and immersive shopping experience.

Landing Hero Motion Brief

The hero section will feature a continuous loop of product transformations, where products are showcased in a 3D carousel using Framer Motion. As users scroll, the carousel will rotate, revealing different products with smooth animations. The hero will include interactive elements, such as hover effects that expand product details and a call-to-action button that pulses gently to draw attention. The design will be fully responsive, ensuring a seamless experience across all devices.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• The landing page will feature moderate scroll-triggered reveals, hover transitions, and spring physics on interactive elements. Each section will have a distinctive core mechanic, such as morphing SVGs or kinetic typography, to create a visually rich first impression.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must be fast-loading and optimized for performance.
• It must be SEO-friendly and accessible, adhering to WCAG standards.
• The design must be responsive, supporting desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui, Framer Motion
• Backend Ready: Supabase or Firebase
• CMS: Integrated within the admin dashboard for managing products, banners, and content.

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will support integration with payment gateways like Stripe, Razorpay, and PayPal.
• Shipping integrations will be prepared for Shiprocket, Delhivery, DHL, and FedEx.
• The website will be designed to support multi-language and multi-currency features.

12. Glossary

• PWA: Progressive Web App
• SEO: Search Engine Optimization
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines
• CMS: Content Management System

This document provides a comprehensive overview of the requirements for the Milan Store, ensuring a premium and competitive eCommerce experience.