# Recipe Manager — Visual Redesign Execution Board

Created: 2026-03-26
Owner: Main Orchestrator
Status: ACTIVE

## Objective
Make the Recipe Manager visually compelling (color, imagery, hierarchy, polish) while preserving existing functionality and performance.

## Success Criteria (Release Gate)
- [ ] Site has a cohesive visual identity (palette, typography, spacing, elevation)
- [ ] Key pages use imagery/graphics effectively (home, list, detail, add/edit)
- [ ] Accessibility AA contrast and keyboard focus states pass
- [ ] Mobile and desktop responsive layouts pass QA
- [ ] Lighthouse: no major regressions from current baseline

## Task Backlog

### T01 — Baseline Visual Audit
Priority: P0
Owner: agent-ui-audit
Dependencies: none
Deliverables:
- before screenshots (desktop/mobile)
- UX/UI audit notes with prioritized issues
- measurable acceptance checklist
Acceptance:
- [ ] screenshots committed under docs/visual-audit/before/
- [ ] issues categorized by severity and page

### T02 — Design System & Theme Tokens
Priority: P0
Owner: agent-design-system
Dependencies: T01 (can start in parallel with assumptions)
Deliverables:
- color palette tokens
- typography scale tokens
- spacing/radius/shadow tokens
- component style baseline
Acceptance:
- [ ] global token file in frontend
- [ ] docs page: "Visual Style Guide"

### T03 — Visual Asset Pack
Priority: P0
Owner: agent-assets
Dependencies: none
Deliverables:
- curated image set (legal/source documented)
- icon strategy and selected icon library
- placeholder/empty-state graphics
Acceptance:
- [ ] assets stored under frontend/public/assets/
- [ ] asset attribution/source notes in docs

### T04 — Homepage Redesign
Priority: P1
Owner: agent-core-ui
Dependencies: T02, T03
Deliverables:
- hero section with imagery + CTA
- feature blocks with icons/graphics
- stronger visual hierarchy and footer polish
Acceptance:
- [ ] home page updated and responsive
- [ ] visual QA checklist for home complete

### T05 — Recipe List Visual Upgrade
Priority: P1
Owner: agent-core-ui
Dependencies: T02, T03
Deliverables:
- card-based grid/list with images
- chips/badges (time/category/difficulty)
- improved filters/search affordance
- empty/loading states
Acceptance:
- [ ] list page supports responsive card layout
- [ ] no regression in filtering/search behavior

### T06 — Recipe Detail Visual Upgrade
Priority: P1
Owner: agent-core-ui
Dependencies: T02, T03
Deliverables:
- hero image + metadata badges
- ingredients/instructions styled sections
- sticky quick-action area where appropriate
Acceptance:
- [ ] detail page visually upgraded with readability improvements
- [ ] print/share/favorite flows still functional

### T07 — Add/Edit Form UX Polish
Priority: P2
Owner: agent-core-ui
Dependencies: T02
Deliverables:
- grouped sections + better hierarchy
- image upload preview experience
- improved validation states
Acceptance:
- [ ] add/edit remains fully functional
- [ ] visual consistency with theme tokens

### T08 — Motion, Accessibility, Perf Pass
Priority: P1
Owner: agent-qa-polish
Dependencies: T04, T05, T06, T07
Deliverables:
- hover/focus/transition polish
- contrast + keyboard nav checks
- image optimization/lazy loading review
Acceptance:
- [ ] accessibility checklist complete
- [ ] Lighthouse/perf review documented

### T09 — Final QA + Before/After Pack
Priority: P1
Owner: agent-qa-polish
Dependencies: T08
Deliverables:
- before/after screenshot comparison
- release checklist + regression notes
Acceptance:
- [ ] docs/visual-audit/after/ populated
- [ ] final signoff section completed

## Orchestration Plan
Wave 1 (parallel): T01, T02, T03
Wave 2 (parallel): T04, T05, T06 (after T02/T03)
Wave 3: T07 (after T02), T08 (after wave 2 + T07)
Wave 4: T09

## Agent Assignment & Status
- agent-ui-audit: T01 — QUEUED
- agent-design-system: T02 — QUEUED
- agent-assets: T03 — QUEUED
- agent-core-ui: T04/T05/T06/T07 — QUEUED
- agent-qa-polish: T08/T09 — QUEUED

## Reporting Protocol
Each agent reports:
1) task id
2) files changed
3) screenshots path
4) blockers
5) ready-for-review flag

## Notes
- Inspiration reference: https://www.copymethat.com/features/recipe-manager/
- Keep branding original; do not clone competitor visuals.
