System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: prism-silver

1. Introduction

The prism-silver project is designed to cater to the needs of a real silver jewelry business based in India. This platform will serve as a dual-purpose solution, allowing users to both showcase exquisite silver jewelry collections and provide a seamless shop-and-buy experience. The system will be tailored to reflect the elegance and authenticity of silver jewelry while ensuring a user-friendly and secure experience for customers.

The document outlines the functional and non-functional requirements, user personas, visual themes, and technical specifications to guide the development of the prism-silver platform.

2. System Overview

The prism-silver platform will act as a comprehensive digital solution for showcasing and selling silver jewelry. It will feature a visually appealing catalog with advanced filtering options, a secure checkout process, and a responsive design to ensure accessibility across devices. The system will also include an admin interface for managing inventory, orders, and customer interactions.

Key objectives:

• Provide an elegant and intuitive interface for customers to browse and purchase silver jewelry.
• Enable business owners to manage their inventory, orders, and product listings efficiently.
• Ensure secure transactions and protect customer data.
• Reflect the timeless beauty of silver jewelry through a sophisticated design.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to browse a catalog of silver jewelry with filters for price, type, and design.
• As a User, I should be able to view detailed product descriptions and high-quality images.
• As a User, I should be able to add items to a shopping cart and proceed to checkout securely.
• As a User, I should be able to create an account and track my orders.
• As an Admin, I should be able to add, edit, and remove products from the catalog.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage inventory levels and receive low-stock alerts.
• As an Admin, I should be able to view and manage customer orders.
• As an Admin, I should be able to generate sales reports and analytics.

4. User Personas

4.1 Customer

• Description: Individuals interested in purchasing authentic silver jewelry.
• Goals: Browse collections, find specific designs, and make secure purchases.
• Pain Points: Difficulty in finding authentic designs, lack of trust in online transactions.

4.2 Admin

• Description: Business owners or their representatives managing the platform.
• Goals: Efficiently manage inventory, orders, and customer interactions.
• Pain Points: Time-consuming inventory updates, lack of insights into sales trends.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The prism-silver platform will adopt a sophisticated and timeless aesthetic to reflect the elegance of silver jewelry. Below is the custom color palette:

• Background: #F8F8F8 (Soft Silver White)
• Surface: #E0E0E0 (Muted Silver Gray)
• Text: #333333 (Charcoal Black)
• Accent: #B0C4DE (Pale Silver Blue)
• Muted Tones: #A9A9A9 (Dim Silver Gray)

These colors will create a clean and luxurious feel, enhancing the visual appeal of the platform.

6. Signature Design Concept

The prism-silver homepage will feature an interactive jewelry showcase carousel.

Concept Details:

• Visual Impact: The homepage will open with a 3D rotating jewelry display. Each piece of jewelry will appear to float in a glass case, with subtle reflections and lighting effects that mimic a high-end showroom.
• User Interaction: Users can rotate the display by dragging their cursor (or swiping on mobile). Clicking on a piece will zoom in to show intricate details, accompanied by a soft shimmer animation.
• Background Animation: A dynamic silver gradient background will subtly shift hues, creating a sense of movement and luxury.
• Micro-interactions: Hovering over menu items will trigger a delicate sparkle effect, reinforcing the jewelry theme.
• Call-to-Action: A prominent "Shop Now" button will pulse gently, drawing attention without being intrusive.

This design will create a memorable first impression, immersing users in the elegance of silver jewelry.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The platform must load within 3 seconds on a standard 4G connection.
• The system must support at least 10,000 concurrent users.
• All sensitive data must be encrypted using industry-standard protocols (e.g., HTTPS, AES-256).
• The platform must be responsive and accessible on devices with screen sizes ranging from 4 inches to 27 inches.
• The system must comply with Indian e-commerce regulations, including GST invoicing.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses

AI Tools

• Langchain

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will primarily target Indian customers, with prices displayed in INR.
• The system will assume a standard Indian timezone (IST) for all operations.
• Initial deployment will focus on web functionality, with mobile app development planned for a later phase.
• The business will provide high-quality images and descriptions for all products.

10. Glossary

• Catalog: A collection of products available for browsing and purchase.
• Checkout: The process of completing a purchase, including payment and order confirmation.
• Admin: A user with elevated privileges to manage the platform's content and operations.
• Responsive Design: A design approach ensuring the platform works well on various screen sizes.
• GST: Goods and Services Tax, applicable to e-commerce transactions in India.