docs/design.md

Design Philosophy

Core Beliefs

1. Privacy-First: All data stays local, no tracking, no cloud dependencies
2. Minimalist UI: Clean, uncluttered interface focused on core functionality
3. Browser-Based AI: Models run locally in the browser when possible
4. Efficient Resource Usage: On-demand model loading and caching
5. Open Source: Transparent development, community contributions welcome

Design Principles

User Interface

• Minimal visual clutter
• Clear hierarchy and information architecture
• Keyboard-first navigation
• Semantic HTML and ARIA labels
• Responsive design for desktop and mobile

Performance

• Lazy loading for routes and components
• Optimized bundle size
• Efficient state management with PubSub
• Caching strategies for search results and AI responses

Accessibility

• WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• Screen reader support
• Keyboard navigation
• High contrast mode support
• Focus indicators

Component Design

• Feature-based component organization
• Self-contained component folders
• Consistent use of Mantine UI components
• Custom hooks for reusable logic
• Proper TypeScript typing throughout

Color Scheme

• Neutral, professional palette
• High contrast for readability
• Dark mode support
• Consistent spacing and sizing

Related Topics

• UI Components: docs/ui-components.md - Component implementation details
• Project Structure: docs/project-structure.md - Directory organization
• Coding Conventions: docs/coding-conventions.md - Code style guidelines