System Requirements Document (SRD)

windy-website

1. Introduction

The windy-website is a Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) platform designed to showcase and sell lab-grown diamond jewelry. This website will cater to Gen-Z and millennials, offering timeless, classic, and modern lightweight jewelry for everyday wear. The platform will combine e-commerce functionality with storytelling to create an engaging and personalized shopping experience.

The website will emphasize sustainability, affordability, and personalization, aligning with the values of its target audience. Key features include an interactive "Build Your Own Jewelry" tool, storytelling elements like videos, visuals, and testimonials, and essential e-commerce functionalities.

This document outlines the system requirements for the development of the windy-website, ensuring alignment with the vision and goals of Anushka Shah, the project owner.

2. System Overview

The windy-website will serve as a digital storefront and brand experience hub for lab-grown diamond jewelry. It will provide users with:

• A seamless shopping experience with intuitive filters for categories and collections.
• An interactive "Build Your Own Jewelry" tool for customization.
• Storytelling elements to highlight the brand's journey, values, and the creation process of lab-grown diamonds.
• Educational content through blogs and FAQs.
• Essential e-commerce pages like Home, About Us, Shop, Contact Us, and Policies.

The platform will be optimized for both desktop and mobile devices, ensuring accessibility and usability for a tech-savvy audience.

3. Functional Requirements

User Stories:

• As a User, I should be able to browse jewelry collections and categories using intuitive filters.
• As a User, I should be able to customize jewelry by selecting diamond type, metal, design, carat weight, and engraving.
• As a User, I should be able to view videos and visuals showcasing the creation process of lab-grown diamonds.
• As a User, I should be able to read testimonials to build trust in the brand.
• As a User, I should be able to access blogs for styling tips, jewelry care, and other educational content.
• As a User, I should be able to find answers to common questions in the FAQ section.
• As a User, I should be able to complete purchases securely through the website.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage product listings, categories, and collections.
• As an Admin, I should be able to upload videos, visuals, and testimonials.
• As an Admin, I should be able to manage blog content and FAQs.

4. User Personas

1. User (Customer)

• Demographics: Gen-Z and millennials, aged 18-35, tech-savvy, fashion-conscious.
• Goals: Purchase lightweight, everyday jewelry; customize jewelry; learn about lab-grown diamonds.
• Pain Points: Lack of trust in online jewelry stores, difficulty finding sustainable options, limited customization.

2. Admin (Brand Owner/Team)

• Demographics: Internal team managing the website.
• Goals: Manage product listings, update content, and ensure smooth website operations.
• Pain Points: Need for an intuitive backend to manage content and inventory efficiently.

5. Visuals Colors and Theme

Color Palette:

• Background: #F9F6F2 (Soft Cream)
• Surface: #FFFFFF (Pure White)
• Text: #333333 (Charcoal Black)
• Accent: #E4B062 (Golden Sand)
• Muted Tones: #B8B8B8 (Soft Gray)

This palette reflects the brand's timeless, classic, and modern identity, with warm, neutral tones complemented by a luxurious golden accent.

6. Signature Design Concept

"Timeless Elegance in Motion"

The homepage will feature an interactive diamond carousel as its centerpiece. Users will see a rotating 3D diamond that sparkles as it moves, symbolizing the brilliance of lab-grown diamonds.

• Animations: The diamond will rotate slowly by default, with subtle sparkles catching the light. Hovering over the diamond will pause the rotation and display a tooltip with a fun fact about lab-grown diamonds.
• Transitions: Smooth fade-ins and slide-ins will guide users through sections like "Our Story," "Collections," and "Build Your Own Jewelry."
• Interactive Elements: Clicking on the diamond will lead users to a visual journey of the diamond creation process, complete with videos and infographics.
• Mood: The design will evoke luxury and sustainability, with soft cream backgrounds, golden accents, and elegant typography.

This concept will make the windy-website unforgettable, combining visual appeal with storytelling and interactivity.

7. Non-Functional Requirements

• Performance: The website should load within 3 seconds on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Scalability: The platform should handle up to 10,000 concurrent users during peak times.
• Security: All transactions must be encrypted using SSL.
• Accessibility: The website should comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards.
• Localization: Default language is English (India), with support for INR currency.

8. Tech Stack

Frontend:

• React for Web

Backend:

• Python
• FastAPI

Database:

• MySQL (with Alembic for migrations)

AI Tools:

• GPT 5.4 for user-friendly responses
• Google Nano Banana for image generation

Local Orchestration:

• Docker
• docker-compose

Server-Side Orchestration:

• Kubernetes

9. Assumptions and Constraints

• The target audience has access to stable internet connections and modern devices.
• The website will initially support only the English language and INR currency.
• The "Build Your Own Jewelry" tool will be limited to predefined customization options.
• All media (videos, visuals) will be provided by the brand owner.

10. Glossary

• D2C: Direct-to-Consumer, a business model where products are sold directly to customers without intermediaries.
• Lab-Grown Diamonds: Diamonds created in a laboratory setting, identical to mined diamonds in composition and appearance.
• WCAG: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, a set of standards for making web content accessible.
• SSL: Secure Sockets Layer, a standard security protocol for encrypting data.