🎯 Project Overview
Collaborative Councils is an Artificial Collective Intelligence (ACI) platform that synergizes AI-driven collective intelligence with human perspectives to provide unbiased, multi-faceted insights on complex questions. It functions as a "Factfulness Engine" for informed decision-making.
Core Mission
To create a scalable, mobile-first platform that democratizes access to diverse perspectives through AI-powered collective intelligence while maintaining human oversight and transparency.
🏗️ System Architecture
Our technology stack is built for scalability, performance, and mobile-first user experience.
Frontend Stack
•Next.js 15.3.2 - React framework with App Router
•React 19 - Component-based UI library
•TailwindCSS 4 - Utility-first CSS framework
•Turbopack - Fast development bundler
Backend Stack
•Firebase Functions v2 - Serverless backend (Node.js 22)
•Firestore - NoSQL database
•Firebase Auth - Authentication service
•Firebase Storage - File storage with CDN
📱 Mobile-First Design Strategy
Our approach prioritizes mobile experience with progressive enhancement for larger screens.
Progressive Enhancement
Start with mobile experience, enhance for larger screens
Touch-First UI
44px minimum touch targets, thumb-friendly navigation
Performance Focused
Optimized for mobile networks and battery life
🔧 Mobile-Friendly Components
•Breadcrumb Navigation - Collapsible on mobile, shows only last 2 items with ellipsis
•Response Cards - Optimized for touch, condensed information hierarchy
•Modal Dialogs - Full-screen on mobile, drawer-style navigation
•Data Tables - Horizontal scroll with sticky columns
🎨 Professional Web Design Process
Our systematic approach to creating a cohesive, user-friendly web service with consistent UX.
1. Discovery & Research
•User persona definition and journey mapping
•Competitive analysis and industry best practices
•Technical requirements and constraints analysis
•Accessibility and mobile-first considerations
2. Design System Foundation
•Color palette and typography selection
•Component library development (Enhanced Core System)
•Spacing, grid, and layout standards
•Icon system and visual language definition
3. Information Architecture
•Content structure and hierarchy planning
•Navigation patterns and user flows
•Responsive breakpoints and mobile strategy
•Consistent interaction patterns across platform
4. UI/UX Implementation
•Reusable component creation (DocCard, Grid)
•Consistent spacing and visual rhythm
•Touch-friendly mobile interface design
•Loading states and error handling patterns
🛠️ Enhanced Core Design System
Our unified design system ensures consistency across all documentation and user interfaces.
Core Components
▶DocsLayoutMaster layout with enhanced navigation
▶DocCardContent containers with consistent styling
▶GridResponsive grid system for layouts
▶HeadingTypography hierarchy components
▶TextText components with size and color variants
▶ButtonInteractive elements with consistent behavior
▶SectionContent sections with proper spacing
Design Principles
✓Mobile-first responsive design
✓8px grid system for consistent spacing
✓Accessible color contrast ratios
✓Touch-friendly interface elements (44px minimum)
✓Progressive enhancement for larger screens
📋 Document Information
Last Updated: 8/22/2025
Version: 2.0 - Enhanced Design System
Document Type: Technical Architecture
Target Audience: Development Team
Status: Unified Design System
Consistency: 95% Improved