Scope Document for Photography Gear Marketplace

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Photography Gear Marketplace is a platform designed to connect sellers and buyers of pre-owned photography equipment. It provides a reliable marketplace where enthusiasts and professionals alike can list, browse, purchase, and review camera gear. The app serves a diverse audience, including both hobbyists and professionals looking for high-quality used equipment.

Product Information

• The app will be developed as a responsive web application, ensuring accessibility across all devices.
• Core features will include user registration, item listings, a robust search and browse system, post-purchase messaging, and a review feature.
• The user interface will prioritize ease of use, featuring intuitive navigation and a clean layout to facilitate a seamless experience for desktop users.

Users

Role	Description
Seller	Individuals who list their used photography gear for sale. They can manage listings and communicate with buyers post-purchase.
Buyer	Individuals who browse the marketplace, purchase gear, and leave reviews after delivery. They can also message sellers post-purchase.

Pages

Page Name	Description
Home	Landing page with options to sign up or log in, and a gateway to browse available listings.
Listing	Page for sellers to list their photography gear with detailed descriptions and images.
Browse	Page where buyers can browse, filter, and search for photography gear.
Product Details	Detailed page for individual listings, where buyers can review item specifics and make purchases.
Messaging	Page where buyers and sellers can communicate after a purchase has been made.
Review	Page where buyers can leave reviews for their purchases after confirming delivery.

High-level Features

Feature	Description	User	Associated Page
Sign Up/Login	Allows users to create accounts or log in to access the marketplace.	Buyers, Sellers	Home
Item Listing	Sellers can list their gear with comprehensive details and images.	Sellers	Listing
Browse Listings	Buyers can browse, filter, and search through available listings.	Buyers	Browse
Purchase Item	Buyers can purchase items directly from the product detail pages.	Buyers	Product Details
Post-Purchase Messaging	Enables communication between buyers and sellers after a purchase.	Buyers	Messaging
Leave a Review	Allows buyers to leave feedback on their purchases.	Buyers	Review

Workflows

User Registration and Purchase Workflow:

1. User visits the Home Page and chooses to sign up.
2. User completes the registration form and logs into the system.
3. User browses through camera listings on the Browse Page.
4. User selects a camera and is directed to the Product Details Page.
5. User completes the purchase and can then message the seller on the Messaging Page.
6. After receiving and verifying the gear, the buyer leaves a review on the Review Page.

Other Notes

• The web app will focus on a clean and minimalistic design to facilitate ease of navigation and enhance the user experience.
• Security measures will be implemented to protect user data and transactions.
• Future developments may include a mobile app version depending on user feedback and market demand.