System Requirements Document (SRD)

Project Name: tidal-design

1. Introduction

The tidal-design project aims to create a robust and user-friendly airport booking system tailored for travelers in India. This system will streamline the process of searching for flights, booking tickets, and managing travel itineraries. Additionally, it will offer optional add-ons such as hotel reservations, car rentals, and airport services to enhance the travel experience.

This document outlines the system requirements for tidal-design, ensuring clarity and alignment with the project's goals.

2. System Overview

The tidal-design system will serve as a comprehensive platform for travelers to plan and book their journeys. It will cater to individual users seeking seamless travel arrangements and administrators managing bookings and services.

Key features include:

• Flight search and booking.
• Payment integration for secure transactions.
• Add-on services like hotels, car rentals, and airport amenities.
• User-friendly interfaces for travelers and administrators.
• Localization for Indian users, including INR currency and IST timezone.

3. Functional Requirements

Traveler Features

• As a Traveler, I should be able to search for flights based on destination, date, and budget.
• As a Traveler, I should be able to book flights and receive confirmation emails.
• As a Traveler, I should be able to add optional services like hotels and car rentals to my booking.
• As a Traveler, I should be able to view and manage my travel itinerary.
• As a Traveler, I should be able to make secure payments in INR.

Admin Features

• As an Admin, I should be able to manage flight listings and schedules.
• As an Admin, I should be able to oversee bookings and customer inquiries.
• As an Admin, I should be able to update pricing and availability for add-on services.

4. User Personas

Traveler

• Description: Individuals planning their travel, ranging from leisure tourists to business professionals.
• Goals: Seamless booking experience, secure payments, and access to optional services.
• Pain Points: Complicated booking processes, hidden fees, and lack of customization.

Admin

• Description: System administrators managing flight schedules, bookings, and customer support.
• Goals: Efficient management of listings, bookings, and user inquiries.
• Pain Points: Overwhelming data management and lack of automation.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette

The tidal-design project will feature a modern and calming aesthetic inspired by the travel experience.

• Background: #F4F9FD (Soft Sky Blue)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #2B3A42 (Deep Charcoal)
• Accent: #0077B6 (Ocean Blue)
• Muted: #B0C4DE (Cloud Gray)

This palette reflects the serenity of travel while maintaining a professional and clean look.

6. Signature Design Concept

Concept: Interactive Flight Map

The homepage of tidal-design will feature an interactive flight map that allows users to visually explore destinations.

Key Features:

• Dynamic Map: A world map with animated flight paths connecting major cities.
• Hover Interactions: Hovering over a city reveals flight options, pricing, and travel tips.
• Search Integration: Users can directly search for flights by clicking on a city or entering details in the search bar.
• Animations: Smooth transitions and micro-interactions, such as planes flying across the map when a search is initiated.
• Mood: A blend of excitement and discovery, evoking the thrill of travel.

This bold design will make the homepage unforgettable, engaging users from the moment they land on the site.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The system must handle up to 10,000 concurrent users without latency.
• Scalability: The system should be scalable to accommodate future growth in user base and features.
• Security: All transactions must be encrypted using industry-standard protocols.
• Localization: Default settings for Indian users, including INR currency and IST timezone.
• Accessibility: The system must comply with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend

• React for Web
• React Native for Mobile App

Backend

• Python
• FastAPI

Database

• MySQL for relational data (flight schedules, bookings).
• MongoDB for non-relational data (user preferences, search history).

AI Models

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses.
• Google Nano Banana for generating travel-related visuals.

AI Tools

• Litellm for LLM Routing.
• Langchain for conversational workflows.

Orchestration

• Docker for local development.
• Kubernetes for server-side orchestration.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

Assumptions

• Users will primarily access the system via web and mobile platforms.
• Payment integration will support major Indian payment gateways.
• The system will initially focus on domestic flights, with international flights added later.

Constraints

• The system must comply with Indian data protection laws.
• Limited budget for initial development phases.

10. Glossary

• Traveler: A user of the system booking flights and services.
• Admin: A system administrator managing listings and bookings.
• IST: Indian Standard Time.
• INR: Indian Rupee, the currency used in transactions.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.