Requirements Document

Introduction

This document outlines the requirements for developing a new personal brand website for Salvatore Malatesta at the .com.au domain. The website will serve as a professional showcase for Salvatore's personal brand, building upon the existing brand strategy and creative consulting work already established. The site needs to reflect his style and personality while providing a platform for his professional presence and potential business opportunities.

Requirements

Requirement 1

User Story: As a visitor to Salvatore's website, I want to immediately understand who he is and what he does, so that I can quickly assess if his services or expertise align with my needs.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN a user visits the homepage THEN the system SHALL display Salvatore's name prominently in the header
  2. WHEN a user views the homepage THEN the system SHALL show a clear professional tagline or description of his expertise
  3. WHEN a user lands on any page THEN the system SHALL provide consistent branding and visual identity
  4. WHEN a user views the site THEN the system SHALL reflect the personal brand style established in previous brand strategy work

Requirement 2

User Story: As a potential client or collaborator, I want to learn about Salvatore's background and expertise, so that I can understand his qualifications and experience.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN a user navigates to the about section THEN the system SHALL display Salvatore's professional background
  2. WHEN a user views the about content THEN the system SHALL include his areas of expertise and specializations
  3. WHEN a user reads about Salvatore THEN the system SHALL present information in an engaging and personal tone
  4. IF a user wants more details THEN the system SHALL provide comprehensive but scannable content

Requirement 3

User Story: As a visitor interested in Salvatore's work, I want to see examples of his projects or achievements, so that I can evaluate the quality and scope of his capabilities.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN a user visits the portfolio/work section THEN the system SHALL display relevant project examples
  2. WHEN a user views project examples THEN the system SHALL include brief descriptions and outcomes
  3. WHEN a user browses the portfolio THEN the system SHALL organize content in a visually appealing layout
  4. IF projects include visual elements THEN the system SHALL display them in an optimized format

Requirement 4

User Story: As someone who wants to connect with Salvatore, I want multiple ways to contact him, so that I can reach out through my preferred communication method.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN a user wants to contact Salvatore THEN the system SHALL provide a dedicated contact page
  2. WHEN a user views contact options THEN the system SHALL include email and other relevant contact methods
  3. WHEN a user submits a contact form THEN the system SHALL send the message to Salvatore reliably
  4. WHEN a user contacts Salvatore THEN the system SHALL provide confirmation of message receipt

Requirement 5

User Story: As a mobile user, I want the website to work seamlessly on my device, so that I can access all content and functionality regardless of screen size.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN a user accesses the site on mobile THEN the system SHALL display content in a mobile-optimized layout
  2. WHEN a user navigates on mobile THEN the system SHALL provide touch-friendly navigation elements
  3. WHEN a user views images on mobile THEN the system SHALL load appropriately sized images for the device
  4. WHEN a user interacts with forms on mobile THEN the system SHALL provide mobile-optimized input fields

Requirement 6

User Story: As a search engine or social media platform, I want to access structured metadata about the website, so that I can properly index and display the site in search results and social shares.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN search engines crawl the site THEN the system SHALL provide proper meta titles and descriptions
  2. WHEN the site is shared on social media THEN the system SHALL include Open Graph metadata
  3. WHEN pages are indexed THEN the system SHALL have semantic HTML structure for SEO
  4. WHEN users search for Salvatore THEN the system SHALL be discoverable through relevant keywords

Requirement 7

User Story: As Salvatore, I want the website to load quickly and perform well, so that visitors have a positive experience and don't abandon the site due to slow loading.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN a user visits any page THEN the system SHALL load the initial content within 3 seconds
  2. WHEN images are displayed THEN the system SHALL optimize them for web delivery
  3. WHEN the site loads THEN the system SHALL minimize the number of HTTP requests
  4. WHEN users navigate between pages THEN the system SHALL provide smooth transitions

Requirement 8

User Story: As Salvatore, I want to be able to update content on my website easily, so that I can keep information current without requiring technical expertise.

Acceptance Criteria

  1. WHEN Salvatore needs to update content THEN the system SHALL provide an intuitive content management approach
  2. WHEN content is updated THEN the system SHALL reflect changes across the site consistently
  3. WHEN new projects are added THEN the system SHALL allow easy portfolio updates
  4. IF content includes images THEN the system SHALL handle image uploads and optimization