System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: Steady-Link

1. Introduction

The Steady-Link project aims to create a modern, visually captivating website for the Center for Neuro-Innovation & Performance. This website will serve as a hub for researchers, corporate clients, and healthcare professionals, showcasing the center's mission, services, and resources while maintaining a seamless user experience.

2. System Overview

The website will modernize the Center for Neuro-Innovation & Performance's online presence, emphasizing accessibility, innovation, and professionalism. It will retain the features of the current webpage while introducing a sleek, user-friendly design that aligns with the center's goals.

Key objectives:

• Enhance user engagement through intuitive navigation and interactive elements.
• Provide clear and concise information about the center's mission, services, and events.
• Cater to the needs of researchers, corporate clients, and healthcare professionals.

3. Functional Requirements

• As a researcher, I should be able to access publications and resources relevant to neuro-innovation and performance.
• As a corporate client, I should be able to explore services and collaboration opportunities.
• As a healthcare professional, I should be able to find information about workshops and events.
• As a user, I should be able to easily navigate the website to find the About section, Services, Contact Forms, Event Calendar, and Resource Hub.
• As a user, I should be able to submit inquiries through a contact form.
• As an admin, I should be able to update the event calendar and resource hub content.

4. User Personas

1. Researcher

• Goals: Access publications, collaborate on research, and stay informed about neuro-innovation trends.
• Needs: A resource hub, publication access, and event updates.

2. Corporate Client

• Goals: Explore services, initiate collaborations, and attend workshops.
• Needs: Clear service descriptions, contact forms, and event calendar.

3. Healthcare Professional

• Goals: Learn about workshops, access resources, and connect with the center.
• Needs: Event calendar, resource hub, and contact forms.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

Inspired by the logo provided, the website will use a modern, calming palette:

• Background: #f0f8f8 (soft aqua)
• Surface: #ffffff (clean white)
• Text: #333333 (dark gray for readability)
• Accent: #4db6ac (teal for emphasis)
• Muted Tones: #b2dfdb (light teal for subtle highlights)

6. Signature Design Concept

Dynamic Neural Network Homepage

The homepage will feature an interactive, animated neural network inspired by the logo design.

• Visuals: Floating, interconnected nodes that subtly pulse and shift as users navigate the page.
• Interaction: Hovering over nodes reveals quick links to sections like About, Services, Events, and Resources.
• Transitions: Smooth animations with fading effects as users click through sections.
• Mood: Innovative, professional, and engaging, reflecting the center's focus on neuro-innovation.
• Micro-interactions: Subtle color shifts and animations when users hover over buttons or links.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• The website must load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• The design must be responsive and optimized for mobile, tablet, and desktop devices.
• Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1) must be adhered to for inclusivity.
• The website must support multilingual content for global reach.

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 for advanced AI integrations

Local Orchestration

• Docker
• Docker Compose

Server-Side Orchestration

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The website will primarily target English-speaking users, but multilingual support may be added later.
• The website will integrate existing features from the current webpage without altering their functionality.
• Hosting will be cloud-based to ensure scalability and reliability.

10. Glossary

• Neuro-Innovation: The application of neuroscience principles to drive innovation and performance improvements.
• Resource Hub: A centralized location for publications, tools, and other materials.
• Event Calendar: A feature showcasing upcoming workshops, seminars, and events.
• WCAG 2.1: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, version 2.1, ensuring web accessibility for all users.