Project "Skyscape" - Design & Development Notes

Brainstorming session and progress tracking for the new social networking platform.

Core Features

• Profile Customization:
  • Glossy widgets (Weather, Music Player)
  • Transparent profile card elements
  • Customizable color schemes (presets focus on blues/greens)
• Activity Feed: Smooth transitions (fade-in/slide), subtle animations on hover.
• Photo Sharing: High-quality previews, lightbox gallery with reflections.
• Real-time Chat: Clean interface, possibly with bubble effects and notification sounds.

Design Language: Frutiger Aero

• Colors: Utilize shades of blue, green, and white primarily. Gradients are key.
• Imagery: Incorporate natural imagery (sky, water drops, grass) subtly in backgrounds or icons.
• UI Elements: Focus on clarity, rounded corners, glossy buttons, glassmorphism for panels.
• Typography: Use Segoe UI or similar clean sans-serif fonts.
• Goal: Evoke feelings of optimism, clarity, connection, and freshness.

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Tech Stack Considerations

Area	Technology	Notes
Frontend	React	Component-based, large ecosystem
Styling	Styled-components	Good for dynamic styling & theming
State Mgt	Zustand/Redux	TBD based on complexity
Backend	Node.js (Express)	Familiar, good for real-time features
Database	PostgreSQL	Reliable, good for relational data

Frontend Code Snippet

<span class="code-line">// Frontend idea: React with styled-components</span>
<span class="code-line">import styled, { keyframes } from 'styled-components';</span>
<span class="code-line"> </span>
<span class="code-line">const fadeIn = keyframes`</span>
<span class="code-line">  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }</span>
<span class="code-line">  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }</span>
<span class="code-line">`;</span>
<span class="code-line"> </span>
<span class="code-line">const GlassPanel = styled.div`</span>
<span class="code-line">  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);</span>
<span class="code-line">  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);</span>
<span class="code-line">  border-radius: 8px;</span>
<span class="code-line">  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 220, 255, 0.5);</span>
<span class="code-line">  padding: 15px;</span>
<span class="code-line">  animation: ${fadeIn} 0.5s ease-out;</span>
<span class="code-line">`;</span>

Accessibility Checkpoints

1. Ensure sufficient contrast ratios, especially on glass elements.
2. Provide text alternatives for icons and images.
3. Ensure keyboard navigability.
4. Test with screen readers.

Reminder: Maintain consistency across the platform. User experience is paramount.

We want to evoke a feeling of optimism, clarity, and connection.

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