System Requirements Document (SRD) for Shadow-AI

1. Introduction

This document outlines the system requirements for Shadow-AI, a platform designed to provide businesses with honest, no-pressure consultations on the feasibility, cost, and potential of AI solutions. The goal is to create a sleek, professional, and user-friendly experience that aligns with the brand identity of Shadow-AI and its parent site, fxis.ai.

This document will serve as the foundation for the development and design of the Shadow-AI platform, ensuring alignment with user expectations and business goals.

2. System Overview

Shadow-AI aims to provide businesses with a clear, straightforward way to evaluate whether AI is the right fit for their needs. The platform will focus on delivering value through free 30-minute consultations with engineers, emphasizing transparency and practicality. The design will reflect the brand's professional and modern identity while ensuring ease of use across devices.

Key features include:

• A clean, dark-themed landing page with a bold call-to-action (CTA).
• A seamless booking system for free consultations.
• A no-nonsense, trust-building approach to content and design.

The system will prioritize responsiveness, accessibility, and alignment with the brand's visual identity.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a User, I should be able to read the headline: "Is AI actually right for your business? Let's find out — free 30 min call with our engineers."
• As a User, I should see a clean, dark card with text: "No pitch. No generic demo. Just an honest conversation about feasibility, cost, and what's actually possible."
• As a User, I should be able to click a big CTA button labeled: "Book Free Call — fxis.ai."
• As a User, I should experience a sleek, professional design that aligns with the branding of fxis.ai.
• As a User, I should be able to access the platform seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices.

4. User Personas

1. Business Owner

• Description: Small to medium-sized business owners exploring AI solutions for their operations.
• Goals: Understand the feasibility and cost of implementing AI in their business.
• Pain Points: Lack of technical knowledge, fear of being oversold or misled.

2. Technical Decision Maker

• Description: CTOs, IT managers, or technical leads responsible for evaluating new technologies.
• Goals: Assess the technical viability of AI solutions and their alignment with business goals.
• Pain Points: Need for clear, honest, and technical insights without sales pressure.

3. Curious Entrepreneur

• Description: Start-up founders or innovators curious about leveraging AI for their ideas.
• Goals: Explore AI possibilities and understand the steps to implementation.
• Pain Points: Limited budget and need for practical advice.

5. Creative Reference Stories (AI Inspiration)

Based on the project's industry and goals, the "Stormy Ocean Authority" design story is most suitable. It conveys a cinematic, powerful, and resilient mood, aligning with the no-nonsense, professional tone of Shadow-AI.

6. Visuals Colors and Theme

Unique Color Palette for Shadow-AI:

• Background: #1A1A1A (Dark Gray)
• Surface: #2C2C2C (Muted Blue-Gray)
• Text: #FFFFFF (Warm Ivory)
• Accent: #FF6F00 (Bright Orange from fxis.ai)
• Muted Tones: #4A4A4A (Soft Charcoal)

Typography:

• Headings: Dramatic serif or sharp modern serif, weight 700.
• Body Text: Clean light sans-serif, weight 300.

Layout:

• Density: Low, with generous negative space.
• Spacing: Ample, ensuring readability and focus.
• Hero Section: Cinematic fullscreen card with a bold headline and clear CTA.

Motion:

• Speed: Slow and intentional.
• Style: Cinematic with subtle fade-up and parallax effects.
• Avoid: Bouncy or playful animations.

7. Signature Design Concept

The Honest AI Card

The homepage will feature a dark, cinematic card as the centerpiece. The card will have the following elements:

• Headline: "Is AI actually right for your business? Let's find out — free 30 min call with our engineers."
  • Appears with a slow fade-in effect, creating a dramatic entrance.
• Body Text: "No pitch. No generic demo. Just an honest conversation about feasibility, cost, and what's actually possible."
  • Subtle parallax effect as the user scrolls.
• CTA Button: "Book Free Call — fxis.ai"
  • Bright orange (#FF6F00) button with a soft glow on hover, drawing attention without being overwhelming.

The card will have a subtle shadow to lift it off the background, creating depth. The background will feature a layered dark navy gradient, adding richness and stability to the design. The overall feel will be cinematic, professional, and trustworthy.

8. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The platform must load within 2 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Accessibility: The design must meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards for accessibility.
• Responsiveness: The platform must be fully responsive and optimized for all screen sizes.
• Security: All user data must be encrypted and stored securely.

9. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Models:

• GPT 5.2 for user-friendly responses.

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing
• Langchain

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• Docker-Compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

10. Assumptions and Constraints

• The platform will use the branding and color scheme of fxis.ai.
• The design will prioritize simplicity and professionalism.
• The booking system will integrate with existing scheduling tools (e.g., Calendly or similar).

11. Glossary

• CTA: Call-to-Action, a button or link prompting user interaction.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a standard for web accessibility.
• LLM: Large Language Model, an AI model designed for natural language processing.
• Parallax Effect: A design technique where background elements move slower than foreground elements, creating depth.

This document provides a comprehensive guide for the development and design of Shadow-AI. Let me know if there are additional details or changes you'd like to include!