Generate a complete mobile app wireframe specification with screen flows, component library, interaction patterns, and developer handoff notes.
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This document provides a comprehensive wireframe specification for a mobile application, encompassing screen flows, a component library, interaction patterns, and essential developer handoff notes. The goal is to provide a clear, structured blueprint for the application's user experience and foundational UI elements, facilitating efficient development.
This specification serves as the foundational blueprint for the mobile application's user interface and experience. It outlines the core screens, user journeys, reusable UI components, and interaction paradigms at a wireframe fidelity, focusing on functionality, layout, and user flow rather than visual design.
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This document details the wireframe-level specification. Visual design, branding, and high-fidelity mockups are outside the scope of this particular deliverable but will build upon this foundation.
This section provides a machine-readable JSON representation of the wireframe specification. This structured format allows for programmatic processing, integration with design tools, or automated documentation generation. It defines screens, their components, and navigation logic.
For illustrative purposes, we will model a simplified "Task Manager" application.
{
"app_name": "Panthera Tasks",
"version": "1.0.0-wireframe",
"description": "A simple mobile task management application wireframe specification.",
"metadata": {
"author": "PantheraHive AI",
"date_generated": "2023-10-27",
"tool": "gemini-generate_code"
},
"components": [
{
"id": "button_primary",
"name": "Primary Button",
"type": "button",
"description": "Main call-to-action button.",
"states": ["default", "pressed", "disabled", "loading"],
"properties": {
"text": "String",
"icon_left": "Optional Icon Name",
"icon_right": "Optional Icon Name"
}
},
{
"id": "button_secondary",
"name": "Secondary Button",
"type": "button",
"description": "Alternative action button, less prominent.",
"states": ["default", "pressed", "disabled"],
"properties": {
"text": "String"
}
},
{
"id": "input_text",
"name": "Text Input Field",
"type": "input",
"description": "Single line text input.",
"states": ["default", "focused", "error", "disabled"],
"properties": {
"label": "String",
"placeholder": "String",
"keyboard_type": "text | number | email | password",
"is_required": "Boolean"
}
},
{
"id": "input_textarea",
"name": "Multiline Text Input Field",
"type": "input",
"description": "Multiline text input for descriptions.",
"states": ["default", "focused", "error", "disabled"],
"properties": {
"label": "String",
"placeholder": "String",
"min_lines": "Number",
"max_lines": "Number"
}
},
{
"id": "checkbox",
"name": "Checkbox",
"type": "selection",
"description": "A single checkbox for binary selection.",
"states": ["checked", "unchecked", "disabled"],
"properties": {
"label": "String"
}
},
{
"id": "list_item_task",
"name": "Task List Item",
"type": "list_item",
"description": "Displays a single task with title, due date, and completion status.",
"properties": {
"task_title": "String",
"due_date": "String (e.g., 'Today', 'Tomorrow', 'Oct 28')",
"is_completed": "Boolean",
"priority_indicator": "Optional (e.g., 'high', 'medium', 'low')"
}
},
{
"id": "top_app_bar",
"name": "Top App Bar",
"type": "navigation",
"description": "Standard top bar with title and optional actions.",
"properties": {
"title": "String",
"left_icon": "Optional Icon Name (e.g., 'back', 'menu')",
"right_actions": "Array of {icon: String, action: String}"
}
},
{
"id": "bottom_nav_bar",
"name": "Bottom Navigation Bar",
"type": "navigation",
"description": "Standard bottom navigation for primary sections.",
"properties": {
"items": "Array of {label: String, icon: String, screen_id: String}"
}
},
{
"id": "fab",
"name": "Floating Action Button",
"type": "button",
"description": "Prominent action button, typically for creating new content.",
"properties": {
"icon": "Icon Name",
"action": "String (e.g., 'add_task')"
}
}
],
"screens": [
{
"id": "splash_screen",
"name": "Splash Screen",
"description": "Initial loading screen.",
"layout": [
{"component_id": "text", "properties": {"content": "Panthera Tasks"}},
{"component_id": "spinner", "properties": {"size": "large"}}
],
"transitions": [
{"event": "on_load_complete", "target_screen_id": "task_list_screen", "delay_ms": 1500}
]
},
{
"id": "task_list_screen",
"name": "Task List",
"description": "Displays all tasks, filterable by status.",
"layout": [
{"component_id": "top_app_bar", "properties": {"title": "My Tasks", "left_icon": "menu", "right_actions": [{"icon": "search", "action": "search_tasks"}, {"icon": "filter", "action": "filter_tasks"}]}},
{"component_id": "segment_control", "properties": {"options": ["All", "Pending", "Completed"], "selected_index": 0, "action": "filter_tasks_by_status"}},
{"component_id": "list_container", "properties": {
"items_data_source": "tasks_data",
"item_template_id": "list_item_task"
}},
{"component_id": "fab", "properties": {"icon": "add", "action": "navigate_to_add_task"}},
{"component_id": "bottom_nav_bar", "properties": {"items": [
{"label": "Tasks", "icon": "list", "screen_id": "task_list_screen"},
{"label": "Settings", "icon": "settings", "screen_id": "settings_screen"}
]}}
],
"interactions": [
{"component_id": "list_item_task", "event": "on_tap", "action": "navigate_to_task_detail", "payload_key": "task_id"},
{"component_id": "list_item_task", "event": "on_swipe_left", "action": "delete_task", "confirm_dialog": true},
{"component_id": "list_item_task", "event": "on_swipe_right", "action": "mark_task_complete_toggle"}
],
"transitions": [
{"event": "navigate_to_add_task", "target_screen_id": "add_edit_task_screen"},
{"event": "navigate_to_task_detail", "target_screen_id": "task_detail_screen"}
]
},
{
"id": "add_edit_task_screen",
"name": "Add/Edit Task",
"description": "Form for creating or modifying a task.",
"layout": [
{"component_id": "top_app_bar", "properties": {"title": "Add Task", "left_icon": "back", "right_actions": [{"icon": "save", "action": "save_task"}]}},
{"component_id": "input_text", "properties": {"label": "Task Title", "placeholder": "e.g., Buy groceries", "is_required": true}},
{"component_id": "input_textarea", "properties": {"label": "Description", "placeholder": "Optional details..."}},
{"component_id": "date_picker", "properties": {"label": "Due Date", "placeholder": "Select Date", "action": "open_date_picker"}},
{"component_id": "checkbox", "properties": {"label": "Mark as High Priority", "default_value": false}},
{"component_id": "button_primary", "properties": {"text": "Save Task", "action": "save_task"}}
],
"interactions": [
{"component_id": "button_primary", "event": "on_tap", "action": "validate_and_save_task", "success_transition": "task_list_screen"}
],
"transitions": [
{"event": "on_back_pressed", "target_screen_id": "task_list_screen"}
]
},
{
"id": "task_detail_screen",
"name": "Task Detail",
"description": "View full details of a single task.",
"layout": [
{"component_id": "top_app_bar", "properties": {"title": "Task Details", "left_icon": "back", "right_actions": [{"icon": "edit", "action": "edit_task"}, {"icon": "delete", "action": "delete_task"}]}},
{"component_id": "text", "properties": {"content": "Task Title: [Dynamic Task Title]", "style": "headline"}},
{"component_id": "text", "properties": {"content": "Description: [Dynamic Task Description]"}},
{"component_id": "text", "properties": {"content": "Due Date: [Dynamic Due Date]"}},
{"component_id": "checkbox", "properties": {"label": "Completed", "is_checked": "[Dynamic Completion Status]", "is_disabled": true}},
{"component_id": "button_secondary", "properties": {"text": "Mark as Complete", "action": "mark_task_complete_toggle"}}
],
"interactions": [
{"component_id": "top_app_bar", "event": "on_right_action_edit", "action": "navigate_to_edit_task", "payload_key": "task_id"},
{"component_id": "top_app_bar", "event": "on_right_action_delete", "action": "show_confirm_delete_dialog"}
],
"transitions": [
{"event": "navigate_to_edit_task", "target_screen_id": "add_edit_task_screen"},
{"event": "on_back_pressed", "target_screen_id": "task_list_screen"}
]
},
{
"id": "settings_screen",
"name": "Settings",
"description": "Application settings and preferences.",
"layout": [
{"component_id": "top_app_bar", "properties": {"title": "Settings", "left_icon": "back"}},
{"component_id": "list_item", "properties": {"label": "Notifications", "action": "navigate_to_notification_settings"}},
{"component_id": "list_item", "properties": {"label": "Account", "action": "navigate_to_account_settings"}},
{"component_id": "list_item", "properties": {"label": "About", "action": "navigate_to_about_screen"}},
{"component_id": "bottom_nav_bar", "properties": {"items": [
{"label": "Tasks", "icon": "list", "screen_id": "task_list_screen"},
{"label": "Settings", "icon": "settings", "screen_id": "settings_screen"}
]}}
],
"transitions": [
{"event": "on_back_pressed", "target_screen_id": "task_list_screen"}
]
}
],
"flows": [
{
"id": "onboarding_flow",
"name": "App Launch to Main
Date: October 26, 2023
Version: 1.0
Prepared For: [Customer Name/Company]
This document provides a comprehensive wireframe specification kit for a mobile application, outlining the core structure, user flows, interactive elements, and essential development considerations. The purpose of this kit is to establish a foundational blueprint for the app's user experience (UX) and functionality, serving as a critical reference point for subsequent UI design, prototyping, and development phases.
This specification aims to:
* 4.1. Onboarding & Account Creation
* 4.2. Service Browsing & Booking
* 4.3. Managing Bookings & Profile
* 4.4. Provider Interaction (Chat/Support)
* 5.1. Navigation Components
* 5.2. Input & Selection Controls
* 5.3. Buttons & Actions
* 5.4. Content & Display Elements
* 5.5. Feedback & Notification Elements
* 6.1. Tap & Long Press
* 6.2. Swipe & Scroll
* 6.3. Drag & Drop
* 6.4. Pull to Refresh
* 6.5. Loading States
* 6.6. Error Handling
* 6.7. Modals & Sheets
* 7.1. Splash Screen
* 7.2. Onboarding Screen 1: Welcome
* 7.3. Onboarding Screen 3: Sign Up / Log In
* 7.4. Home / Dashboard Screen
* 7.5. Service Details Screen
* 7.6. Booking Confirmation Screen
* 7.7. My Bookings Screen
* 7.8. Profile Screen
* 8.1. General Guidelines
* 8.2. Naming Conventions
* 8.3. Asset Management
* 8.4. Interaction & Animation Details
* 8.5. Error States & Edge Cases
* 8.6. Platform-Specific Considerations
* 8.7. Accessibility
App Name (Placeholder): ServiceConnect
App Concept: A mobile application that allows users to browse, book, and manage various local services (e.g., home cleaning, plumbing, tutoring, beauty services). It connects users with service providers, facilitates scheduling, payments, and communication.
Target Audience: Individuals seeking convenient access to local services, looking for reliable and vetted service providers.
Key Features:
This section outlines key user journeys within the ServiceConnect app, detailing the sequence of screens and primary actions.
Purpose: To guide new users through the initial setup and allow them to create an account or log in.
1. Splash Screen: App logo, brief loading animation.
2. Onboarding Screen 1 (Welcome): Welcome message, brief app description, "Get Started" button.
3. Onboarding Screen 2 (Features Tour): Carousel of key features with illustrations/icons, "Next" button.
4. Onboarding Screen 3 (Sign Up / Log In): Options for "Sign Up with Email," "Continue with Google," "Continue with Apple," "Already have an account? Log In."
If Sign Up:* Leads to Registration Screen (Name, Email, Password, Terms & Conditions checkbox).
If Log In:* Leads to Login Screen (Email, Password, "Forgot Password?").
5. Location Permission Request Screen: Explains why location is needed, "Allow Access" / "Maybe Later."
6. Home / Dashboard Screen: Upon successful login/registration.
Purpose: To enable users to find a service, view details, and complete a booking.
1. Home / Dashboard Screen: Displays categories, featured services, search bar.
2. Search Results / Category List Screen: Displays a list of services based on search query or selected category. Filters/Sort options available.
3. Service Details Screen: Comprehensive information about a specific service (description, price, ratings, provider info, gallery). "Book Now" button.
4. Select Date & Time Screen: Calendar and time slot picker.
5. Add Details / Notes Screen: Text area for specific instructions, confirmation of address.
6. Payment Method Screen: Select existing card or "Add New Card."
7. Booking Confirmation Screen: Review booking summary, total cost, payment method. "Confirm Booking" button.
8. Booking Success Screen: Confirmation message, booking ID, "View Booking" / "Go to Home" options.
Purpose: To allow users to review past/upcoming bookings and manage their personal information.
1. Home / Dashboard Screen: Access "My Bookings" via bottom navigation or profile icon.
2. My Bookings Screen: Tabs for "Upcoming," "Completed," "Cancelled." Lists each booking with key details.
3. Individual Booking Details Screen: Detailed view of a specific booking. Options: "Reschedule," "Cancel," "Chat with Provider," "Leave Review" (for completed).
4. Home / Dashboard Screen: Access "Profile" via bottom navigation or profile icon.
5. Profile Screen: Displays user info, options to "Edit Profile," "Payment Methods," "Addresses," "Notifications," "Settings," "Help," "Log Out."
6. Edit Profile Screen: Editable fields for Name, Email, Phone, Profile Picture. "Save Changes" button.
Purpose: To facilitate communication between users and service providers or customer support.
1. Individual Booking Details Screen: "Chat with Provider" button.
2. Chat Screen (Provider): Displays chat history, text input field, attachment icon.
3. Profile Screen: "Help & Support" option.
4. Help & Support Screen: FAQs, "Contact Us" (Email, Phone, In-App Chat with Support).
5. Chat Screen (Support): Displays chat history, text input field.
This section defines the reusable UI components that form the building blocks of the ServiceConnect app, ensuring consistency and efficiency in design and development.
* Elements: App Title/Logo, Back Button (contextual), Hamburger Menu Icon (for global nav), Notification Icon, Search Icon, Profile Avatar.
* Behavior: Fixed at the top, typically with a subtle shadow. Back button navigates to the previous screen.
* Elements: 3-5 primary navigation icons (e.g., Home, Bookings, Favorites, Profile).
* Behavior: Fixed at the bottom, persistent across main sections. Active icon is highlighted.
* Elements: Horizontal list of clickable labels (e.g., "Upcoming", "Completed", "Cancelled").
* Behavior: Tapping a tab displays associated content below. Active tab is visually distinct.
* Elements: List of secondary navigation items (e.g., Settings, Help, Log Out).
* Behavior: Slides in from the side (left/right) when the hamburger icon is tapped.
* Elements: Label, Placeholder text, Input area, Optional clear button, Error message below.
* States: Default, Focused, Filled, Disabled, Error.
* Types: Single line (text, email, password, phone, number), Multi-line (textarea).
* Elements: Search icon, Placeholder text, Input area, Clear button (when text is present), Optional voice search icon.
* Behavior: On focus, may display recent searches or suggestions.
* Elements: Label, Current selection, Down arrow icon.
* Behavior: Tapping opens a list of options (modal or inline).
* Elements: Square box, Label.
* States: Unchecked, Checked, Indeterminate, Disabled.
* Elements: Circle, Label.
* States: Unselected, Selected, Disabled. (Only one can be selected in a group).
* Elements: Switch control, Label.
* States: Off, On, Disabled.
* Elements: Input field or icon, Calendar/clock interface.
* Behavior: Tapping opens a native or custom picker.
* Elements: Track, Thumb, Optional value label.
* Behavior: Allows selecting a value within a range.
* Purpose: Main call to action on a screen.
* States: Default, Hover/Pressed, Disabled, Loading.
* Purpose: Less prominent actions, alternatives to primary.
* States: Default, Hover/Pressed, Disabled.
* Purpose: Lowest hierarchy actions, often within content (e.g., "Learn More," "Edit").
* States: Default, Hover/Pressed, Disabled.
* Purpose: Action triggered by an icon (e.g., Delete, Share, Favorite).
* States: Default, Pressed.
* Purpose: Prominent, primary action on a screen, often for creation (+).
* Behavior: Fixed position, typically bottom right.
* Purpose: Group related information (e.g., service listing, booking summary).
* Elements: Image/icon, Title, Description, Metadata (rating, price), Action buttons.
* Purpose: Display rows of items (e.g., search results, settings options).
* Elements: Text, Subtext, Icon/Avatar, Accessory (arrow, toggle).
* Purpose: Visual content, user profiles.
* Shapes: Square, Rounded corners, Circle.
* States: Loading placeholder, Error placeholder.
* Purpose: Small labels for status, categories, or counts (e.g., "New," "Popular," "5 Services").
* Purpose: Visual representation of ratings (e.g., 4.5 out of 5 stars).
* Elements: Filled and unfilled star icons.
* Linear Progress Bar: For definite progress (e.g., upload).
* Circular Progress Indicator: For indefinite loading (spinner).
* Purpose: Brief, non-intrusive messages (e.g., "Item added to cart," "Booking confirmed").
* Behavior: Appears temporarily at the bottom, automatically dismisses.
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