moon-junk

Introduction

The "moon-junk" project aims to create a comprehensive and user-friendly website for "Junk Away Guys," a company specializing in junk removal services. The website will cater to both residential and commercial clients, providing essential features to enhance user experience and engagement.

System Overview

The "moon-junk" website will serve as a digital platform for "Junk Away Guys," allowing users to easily access information about services, book appointments, and view customer testimonials. The system will be designed to handle both residential and commercial client needs, ensuring a seamless experience for all users.

Functional Requirements

• As a Residential User, I should be able to view available junk removal services.
• As a Commercial User, I should be able to view available junk removal services.
• As a User, I should be able to book a junk removal service online.
• As a User, I should be able to view customer testimonials.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage service listings.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage customer testimonials.

User Personas

• Residential User: Individuals looking to remove junk from their homes.
• Commercial User: Businesses seeking junk removal services for their premises.
• Admin: Personnel responsible for managing the website content and user interactions.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2C3E50 (a deep, trustworthy blue)
• primary_light: #34495E (a lighter tint of the primary color)
• secondary: #E74C3C (a vibrant coral for emphasis)
• accent: #F39C12 (a bright orange for CTAs and active states)
• highlight: #F1C40F (a warm gold for hover states and notifications)
• bg: #ECF0F1 (a light, clean background color)
• surface: rgba(236, 240, 241, 0.8) (a subtle card/panel background)
• text: #2C3E50 (a strong, clear text color)
• text_muted: #95A5A6 (a softer color for secondary text)
• border: rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.2) (a subtle border color)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the "moon-junk" website will feature an interactive junkyard landscape. Users can click on different piles of junk to reveal service details or testimonials, creating an engaging and exploratory experience. The landscape will subtly animate as users move their cursor, with elements like clouds and birds adding life to the scene. This concept will be brought to life using @react-three/fiber for 3D elements and gsap for smooth animations and transitions.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model, creating a layered depth effect as users scroll. This approach will enhance the storytelling aspect of the site, drawing users into the world of "Junk Away Guys." Internal pages, such as booking and testimonials, will follow a "static" model to prioritize clarity and ease of use.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The website should load within 3 seconds on a standard broadband connection.
• The system should handle up to 500 concurrent users without performance degradation.
• The website must be accessible and comply with WCAG 2.1 standards.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using alembic for migrations
• AI Models: Not applicable
• AI Tools: Not applicable
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily serve users in the US, adhering to local regulations and standards.
• The system will be designed to scale as the user base grows.
• Budget constraints may limit the initial feature set, with the potential for future enhancements.

Glossary

• Junk Removal Service: A service provided by "Junk Away Guys" to remove unwanted items from residential or commercial properties.
• Parallax: A design technique that creates an illusion of depth by moving background images slower than foreground images as the user scrolls.
• WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of recommendations for making web content more accessible.