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UI/UX Specification

This document outlines the key UI/UX requirements and considerations for the Conference Expo Portal v2.0. Detailed wireframes and visual designs will be developed during the design phase if the proposal is approved.

User Interface Requirements

Progress and Status Indicators

Long-Running Operations

  • File uploads require progress indication
  • Artwork processing needs status updates
  • Stand configuration generation should show progress
  • All long-running operations must provide:
    • Clear progress indication
    • Error handling
    • Recovery options
    • Status updates

Workflow Status

  • Submission status tracking
  • Approval workflow progress
  • Clear indication of current stage
  • Visibility of next steps
  • Blocking issues highlighted

Form Requirements

File Upload

  • Support for drag and drop
  • File validation
  • Size restrictions
  • Preview capabilities
  • Multiple file handling
  • Batch processing

Stand Configuration

  • Interactive form elements
  • Real-time validation
  • Auto-save
  • Draft management
  • Change tracking
  • Comparison views

Dashboard

  • Role-specific navigation
  • Quick actions
  • Status overview
  • Activity tracking
  • Notifications
  • Search functionality

Mobile Experience

  • Responsive navigation
  • Touch-friendly interface
  • Gesture support
  • Efficient mobile workflows
  • Offline capabilities
  • Back navigation

Communication Requirements

Messaging

  • Real-time updates
  • File sharing
  • Message threading
  • User presence
  • Read receipts
  • Typing indicators

Notifications

  • In-app notifications
  • Email notifications
  • Priority levels
  • Actionable notifications
  • Notification preferences
  • Dismissal options

Error Handling Requirements

Form Validation

  • Inline validation
  • Field-level validation
  • Form-level validation
  • Error summaries
  • Recovery guidance
  • Contextual help

System Errors

  • User-friendly messages
  • Technical details available
  • Recovery options
  • Support access
  • Error reporting
  • Retry mechanisms

Loading States

Page Transitions

  • Loading indicators
  • Progress feedback
  • Placeholder content
  • Error handling
  • State management
  • Transition handling

Data Loading

  • Pagination
  • Infinite scroll
  • Loading states
  • Empty states
  • Error states
  • Retry options

Accessibility Requirements

Screen Reader Support

  • ARIA implementation
  • Focus management
  • Navigation structure
  • Content hierarchy
  • Alternative text
  • Keyboard support

Visual Accessibility

  • High contrast support
  • Font size control
  • Colour blind consideration
  • Focus visibility
  • Motion control
  • Text spacing

Responsive Requirements

Breakpoints

  • Mobile support (320px+)
  • Tablet support (481px+)
  • Desktop support (769px+)
  • Large screen support (1025px+)
  • Responsive layouts
  • Content adaptation

Touch Support

  • Touch targets
  • Gesture support
  • Swipe actions
  • Zoom capabilities
  • Touch feedback
  • Long press actions

Implementation Notes

This specification will be used to:

  1. Guide the design phase upon approval
  2. Inform the development of wireframes and visual designs
  3. Ensure consistent implementation across the application
  4. Maintain accessibility and usability standards

The actual visual design, including:

  • Colour schemes
  • Typography
  • Component styling
  • Layout specifics
  • Visual hierarchy
  • Brand implementation

Will be developed during the design phase, following Nimlok's brand guidelines and design system.