System Requirements Document for nova-music

1. Introduction

The nova-music project is designed to create a music portfolio platform that showcases the creative work of musicians. The primary audience includes music portfolio owners who wish to present their work and portfolio visitors who explore and engage with the music.

2. System Overview

nova-music is a web-based application that allows music portfolio owners to create, maintain, and showcase their music portfolios. It provides a public landing page for visitors to discover and engage with the music. The system requires music portfolio owners to enroll and verify their identity to manage their portfolios. The application emphasizes bold typography and vibrant colors to reflect the dynamic nature of music and performance arts.

2a. Product Interpretation and Delivery Boundary

The application is designed with app-owned identity to ensure secure access for portfolio owners. The public landing page is accessible without authentication, allowing visitors to explore the music portfolio freely. The system includes pages for sign-up, login, and portfolio editing, each serving specific roles in the user journey. The design is inspired by Paula Scher's typographic maximalism, focusing on energetic and bold presentation.

2b. Source Content Inventory

Not applicable as there is no explicit content_source directive.

2c. Page Content and Component Coverage

Landing

• Information/State: Publicly accessible portfolio showcasing music and creative work.
• Primary Actions: Explore music, engage with creative content.
• Components:
  • Music showcase
  • Creative work highlights
  • Visitor engagement options
• States: Loading, success, error, recovery.

Sign Up

• Information/State: Self-service enrollment for new portfolio owners.
• Primary Actions: Register new account.
• Components:
  • Registration form
  • Confirmation message
• States: Loading, success, error, recovery.

Login

• Information/State: Returning verification for portfolio owners.
• Primary Actions: Log in to access portfolio editor.
• Components:
  • Login form
  • Password recovery
• States: Loading, success, error, recovery.

Portfolio Editor

• Information/State: Workspace for creating and maintaining portfolio content.
• Primary Actions: Create, update, and manage music portfolio.
• Components:
  • Content editor
  • Media upload
  • Save and publish options
• States: Loading, success, error, recovery.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a Music Portfolio Owner, I should be able to create and maintain a music portfolio to showcase my work. (explicit)
• As a Music Portfolio Owner, I should complete self-service enrollment before creating portfolio content. (required_inference)
• As a Music Portfolio Owner, I should complete returning verification before resuming portfolio maintenance. (required_inference)
• As a Portfolio Visitor, I should be able to access the public landing page to discover and engage with the showcased music. (required_inference)

4. User Personas

Music Portfolio Owner

• Context: Creates and maintains a music portfolio to showcase their creative work.
• Primary Goal: Present their creative identity and work for others to discover.
• Responsibilities: Enroll in the system, create and update portfolio content, verify identity for access.
• Interactions: Uses the Portfolio Editor to manage content, interacts with the Sign Up and Login pages for access.
• Success: Successfully showcases music and creative work to visitors.

Portfolio Visitor

• Context: Explores music portfolios to discover and engage with creative work.
• Primary Goal: Understand and experience the presented music.
• Responsibilities: Navigate the Landing page to explore music.
• Interactions: Engages with the music and creative content on the Landing page.
• Success: Gains a meaningful experience of the music portfolio.

5. Core User Flows

Music Portfolio Owner Enrollment

1. Start: Access the Sign Up page.
2. Action: Fill out the registration form.
3. Result: Account is created, confirmation message displayed.
4. Next Step: Proceed to the Portfolio Editor.

Music Portfolio Owner Login

1. Start: Access the Login page.
2. Action: Enter credentials and submit.
3. Result: Access granted to the Portfolio Editor.
4. Next Step: Manage portfolio content.

Portfolio Visitor Exploration

1. Start: Access the Landing page.
2. Action: Browse and engage with music content.
3. Result: Experience the showcased music.
4. Next Step: Continue exploring or leave feedback.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

• Muse: Paula Scher
• Palette:
  • Background: #FFFFFF
  • Surface: #F0F0F0
  • Text: #000000
  • Primary: #FF0000
  • Accent: #00ADEF
  • Muted: #CCCCCC
• Typography:
  • Headings: Anton — Condensed, large, uppercase
  • Body: Libre Baskerville
  • Scale: 1.414 modular, 72/48/24/18/16
• Shape Language: Bold geometric shapes, full-bleed type compositions, diagonal bands.
• Layout: Asymmetric poster grid with striking color blocks and dense type arrangements.

7. Signature Design Concept

The public entry page will feature a full-bleed typographic hero with bold oversized letters in Anton, with the primary red dominating the background. A rotated text element will create dynamic tension, capturing the energetic and bold presentation style inspired by Paula Scher.

8. Interaction Model & Motion Direction

• Interaction Model: Animated
• Motion Tempo: Expressive
• Hero Dimensionality: Flat
• Landing Hero Motion Brief: The hero section will feature staggered type reveals on scroll, mimicking musical rhythm. The oversized headline will rotate and fill the viewport, with dynamic color block transitions between sections.

9. Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must support high traffic volumes to accommodate public access to the landing page.
• The design must maintain high contrast and vibrant color use to align with the creative direction.

10. Tech Stack

• Frontend: React
• Backend: Python/FastAPI
• Storage: Appropriate database solution for media and user data
• Deployment: Docker/docker-compose

11. Assumptions and Constraints

• The application will maintain app-owned identity for secure access to portfolio management.
• The public landing page will remain accessible without authentication to maximize visitor engagement.

12. Glossary

• Music Portfolio Owner: An individual who creates and maintains a music portfolio on the nova-music platform.
• Portfolio Visitor: An individual who explores and engages with the music portfolio on the nova-music platform.