prism-idea

Introduction

The "prism-idea" project is designed to create an engaging and informative travel guide focused on the island of Crete. This document outlines the system requirements necessary to develop a comprehensive guide that highlights the island's beaches, uncovers hidden gems, and provides useful travel tips.

System Overview

The prism-idea project aims to deliver a digital travel guide that enhances the visitor experience on the island of Crete. The guide will feature detailed information about various beaches, lesser-known attractions, and practical travel tips to ensure a memorable visit. The system will be accessible via a web platform, offering an interactive and user-friendly interface.

Functional Requirements

• As a Traveler, I should be able to access detailed information about the beaches of Crete.
• As a Traveler, I should be able to discover hidden gems and lesser-known attractions on the island.
• As a Traveler, I should be able to receive practical travel tips for visiting Crete.
• As a Content Manager, I should be able to update and add new information about beaches and attractions.
• As a Content Manager, I should be able to manage user-generated content and feedback.

User Personas

• Traveler: Individuals planning to visit Crete, seeking information about beaches, attractions, and travel tips.
• Content Manager: Personnel responsible for maintaining and updating the travel guide content.

Core User Flows

• Traveler searches for beaches -> views detailed beach information -> discovers nearby hidden gems -> reads travel tips.
• Content Manager logs in -> updates beach information -> adds new attractions -> reviews user feedback.

Visuals Colors and Theme

• primary: #2A9D8F (Teal)
• primary_light: #A8DADC (Light Teal)
• secondary: #E76F51 (Coral)
• accent: #F4A261 (Orange)
• highlight: #E9C46A (Gold)
• bg: #F1FAEE (Off White)
• surface: rgba(42, 157, 143, 0.8)
• text: #264653 (Dark Blue)
• text_muted: #8D99AE (Gray)
• border: rgba(38, 70, 83, 0.2)

Signature Design Concept

The homepage of the prism-idea travel guide will feature an interactive map of Crete, designed using @react-three/fiber and @react-three/drei. Users can explore the island by clicking on different regions, which will reveal pop-up cards with beach details, hidden gems, and travel tips. The map will have a dynamic wave animation to mimic the ocean, providing an immersive experience. Hovering over a region will highlight it with a soft glow, and clicking will smoothly zoom into the area, offering a detailed view.

Interaction Model & Motion Direction

The landing page will utilize a "parallax" interaction model, creating a layered depth effect as users scroll. The map and content sections will move at different speeds, enhancing the storytelling aspect of the guide. Internal pages will maintain a "static" interaction model to ensure clarity and ease of access to information.

Non-Functional Requirements

• The system must be accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• The guide should load within 3 seconds on a standard internet connection.
• The platform must support both English and Japanese languages.

Tech Stack

• Frontend: React for Web
• Backend: Python, FastAPI
• Database: MySQL or MariaDB, using Alembic for migrations
• AI Models: None specified
• Local Orchestration: Docker, docker-compose
• Server-side Orchestration: Kubernetes

Assumptions and Constraints

• The guide will initially focus on the island of Crete, with potential expansion to other regions.
• Content updates will be managed by a dedicated team of content managers.
• The system will adhere to local data protection regulations.

Glossary

• Traveler: End-user accessing the travel guide for information.
• Content Manager: Individual responsible for updating and maintaining the guide's content.
• Parallax: A design technique where background images move slower than foreground images, creating a sense of depth.
• Interactive Map: A digital map that allows users to interact with it by clicking and exploring different areas.