System Requirements Document (SRD)

tough-teakettle

1. Introduction

The tough-teakettle project aims to redesign and enhance the visual appearance of the existing website, teakettle.au. This document outlines the updated system requirements to enable customization of the website's visual appearance and theme while retaining its core functionality. The goal is to provide a refreshed, modern, and user-friendly interface that aligns with the brand identity and appeals to its Australian audience.

This document serves as a guide for developers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of the redesign.

2. System Overview

The tough-teakettle project will focus on:

• Retaining the core functionality of the existing website.
• Introducing a flexible and customizable visual design system.
• Enhancing the user experience through modern aesthetics and intuitive navigation.
• Ensuring compatibility with Australian locale-specific preferences, such as time zones (AEST) and currency (AUD).

The redesigned website will allow users to personalize their experience by selecting from predefined themes or customizing specific visual elements, such as colors and fonts.

3. Functional Requirements

As User:

• I should be able to select from predefined visual themes.
• I should be able to customize individual visual elements, such as background color, text color, and font style.
• I should be able to preview changes in real-time before applying them.
• I should be able to reset the theme to the default appearance.

As Admin:

• I should be able to create and manage predefined themes.
• I should be able to lock certain visual elements to maintain brand consistency.
• I should be able to view analytics on user-selected themes and customizations.

As Guest:

• I should be able to explore the website with the default theme.
• I should be able to preview available themes without saving changes.

4. User Personas

1. Admin

• Role: Website owner or manager.
• Goals: Maintain brand consistency, manage themes, and analyze user preferences.
• Technical Skill: Moderate.

2. Registered User

• Role: Regular visitor with an account.
• Goals: Personalize the website's appearance to suit their preferences.
• Technical Skill: Low to moderate.

3. Guest User

• Role: First-time or casual visitor.
• Goals: Explore the website and its features without committing to changes.
• Technical Skill: Low.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

The tough-teakettle project will adopt a unique and modern color palette that reflects the brand's identity while offering flexibility for customization.

Default Color Palette:

• Background: #F5F5F0 (Soft Cream)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Charcoal Black)
• Accent: #FF6F61 (Coral Red)
• Muted: #B0B0B0 (Light Grey)

Customization Options:

Users will be able to adjust the following:

• Background color.
• Text color.
• Accent color.
• Font style and size.

6. Signature Design Concept

The tough-teakettle homepage will feature an interactive "Tea Brewing Experience" animation.

Concept Details:

• Visuals: The homepage will display a 3D-rendered teakettle that "steams" as users scroll. The steam will form dynamic shapes or text (e.g., "Welcome to tough-teakettle").
• Interactions:
  • Hovering over the kettle will cause it to "whistle," with subtle sound effects.
  • Clicking on the kettle will reveal a menu styled as a tea selection box, where users can explore themes (e.g., "Earl Grey," "Matcha," "Chamomile").
• Transitions: Smooth animations will guide users between sections, mimicking the flow of pouring tea.
• Mood: Warm, inviting, and playful, with a focus on creating a memorable first impression.

This design will make the website instantly fascinating and align with the brand's tea-centric identity.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website must load within 3 seconds on standard broadband connections.
• Accessibility: The design must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Responsiveness: The website must be fully responsive and optimized for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
• Localization: The website must support Australian time zones (AEST) and currency (AUD).
• Security: User customization data must be securely stored and protected against unauthorized access.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web.

Backend:

• Python with FastAPI.

Database:

• MySQL with Alembic for migrations.

AI Tools:

• Litellm for LLM Routing.
• Langchain for managing AI workflows.

Local Orchestration:

• Docker and docker-compose.

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes.

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• Users will primarily access the website from Australia, so the design must cater to Australian preferences.
• The customization feature will not allow changes that compromise brand identity (e.g., logo or primary branding colors).
• The website must integrate seamlessly with existing backend systems.
• The redesign must be completed within a 6-month timeframe.

10. Glossary

• Theme: A predefined set of visual styles, including colors, fonts, and layouts.
• Customization: The ability for users to modify visual elements of the website.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a standard for web accessibility.
• AEST: Australian Eastern Standard Time.
• Docker: A platform for developing, shipping, and running applications in containers.
• Kubernetes: An open-source system for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications.