Scope Document for Artisan Food Marketplace App

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Artisan Food Marketplace App is designed to connect local artisan food producers with consumers who are looking for unique, locally sourced food products. The platform will allow small-scale food artisans to showcase their products, manage orders, and engage with customers.

Product Information

• The app will be developed as a cross-platform solution, available on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.
• Key features include product listing, order management, direct messaging between buyers and sellers, and a secure payment gateway.
• The user interface will adopt a modern, clean design aesthetic with an emphasis on easy navigation and a seamless user experience.

Users

Name	Description
Artisan Producer	Producers can list their food products, manage orders, and communicate directly with customers.
Consumer	Consumers can browse and purchase artisan food products, leave reviews, and communicate with producers.

Pages

Name	Description
Home Page	Landing page where users can browse featured products and navigate to other sections of the marketplace.
Product Listing Page	Producers can create and manage product listings with descriptions, prices, and images.
Product Detail Page	Detailed page for each product, where consumers can view product information, add items to their cart, and make purchases.
Order Management Page	Producers can view and manage incoming orders, update order statuses, and communicate with customers.
Consumer Dashboard	Consumers can view their order history, track current orders, and manage their profile settings.

High-level Features

Flow	Description	User	Page
Create Listing	Producers can create new product listings with detailed descriptions and pricing.	Artisan Producer	Product Listing Page
Place Order	Consumers can place orders for products, add them to their cart, and proceed to checkout.	Consumer	Product Detail Page
Manage Orders	Producers can manage incoming orders, update their status, and communicate with customers.	Artisan Producer	Order Management Page
Review Product	Consumers can leave reviews for products they have purchased, providing feedback to producers and other buyers.	Consumer	Consumer Dashboard

Workflows

Product Listing Workflow

Description: Producers create a new listing for an artisan food product.

1. Producer logs into the app.
2. Navigates to the Product Listing Page.
3. Uploads product images and enters a description, pricing, and other relevant details.
4. Submits the listing for it to appear on the marketplace.

Order Management Workflow

Description: Producers manage incoming orders and update their statuses.

1. Producer receives a notification for a new order.
2. Reviews the order details on the Order Management Page.
3. Updates the order status as it progresses (e.g., processing, shipped).
4. Communicates with the consumer if needed.

Other Notes

• The platform will include a rating and review system to build trust between consumers and producers.
• Security measures will include SSL encryption for all transactions and user data.
• Future enhancements may include a mobile app for easier access to the platform on smartphones and tablets.