# 📋 Design System Audit — File Index **Generated:** April 21, 2026 **Scope:** Homepage refactor preparation **Status:** ✅ Complete --- ## 📄 Three Audit Documents ### 1. **DESIGN_SYSTEM_AUDIT_2026_04_21.md** (680 lines) **The Complete Reference** Comprehensive, detailed breakdown of every aspect of the design system: - **Section 1-7:** Component-by-component documentation (props, features, styling) - **Section 2:** Complete design token reference (colors, typography, spacing, animations) - **Section 3:** Full analytics API interface documentation - **Section 4:** React Query hooks and cache keys - **Section 5:** Chart components (Recharts implementations) - **Section 6:** Map components (Mapbox integrations) - **Section 7:** Map styling and theming - **Section 8:** Key patterns and best practices - **Section 9:** Export paths for integration - **Section 10:** Homepage refactor checklist **Use this for:** Deep dives, integration planning, architecture decisions --- ### 2. **DESIGN_SYSTEM_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** (241 lines) **The Developer's Cheat Sheet** Quick lookup and copy-paste code examples: - **Component Examples:** StatCard, PriceDelta, MarketIndex, DataTable, TickerStrip, DashboardLayout - **Design Tokens:** Colors, typography, spacing cheat sheet - **API Usage:** Raw calls and React Query hooks - **Charts:** Code snippets for each chart type - **Maps:** Examples of heatmap, listing map, location picker - **Best Practices:** Do's and don'ts - **Environment Setup:** Required ENV variables **Use this for:** Rapid prototyping, code copy-paste, quick lookups --- ### 3. **AUDIT_SUMMARY.md** (291 lines) **The Executive Summary** High-level overview for decision-makers and project leads: - **Quick Stats:** 7 components, 30+ tokens, 6+ API endpoints - **File Structure:** Directory tree showing organization - **Component Catalog:** High-level category overview - **Design Tokens:** Grouped by purpose (colors, typography, spacing, animations) - **Analytics API:** 6 main endpoints with quick reference table - **Key Patterns:** Design system philosophy and conventions - **What's Ready:** Production-ready checklist - **Considerations:** Important notes and gotchas - **Integration Checklist:** Testing and deployment steps - **Next Steps:** Recommended actions **Use this for:** Planning, reviews, stakeholder communication, status updates --- ## 🗂️ Component Organization ``` Design System (7 components) ├── StatCard — KPI metric display with delta ├── PriceDelta — % change with directional arrows ├── MarketIndex — Hero index value (large) ├── DataTable — Sortable, sticky-header table ├── CompactHeader — Terminal-style navbar (48px) ├── DashboardLayout — Full-page frame with sidebar + ticker └── TickerStrip — Auto-scrolling ticker animation Charts (3 types) ├── PriceTrendChart — Dual Y-axis line chart ├── DistrictBarChart — Rotated-axis bar chart └── AgentPerformance — Mixed KPI + funnel dashboard Maps (3 implementations) ├── DistrictHeatmap — Sized + colored district circles ├── ListingMap — Clickable price marker bubbles └── LocationPicker — Interactive map selection + geocoding ``` --- ## 🎨 Design Token Snapshot | Category | Count | Reference | |----------|-------|-----------| | **Color Variables** | 30+ | Light/dark modes via CSS vars | | **Typography** | 2 fonts, 4 scales | Inter + JetBrains Mono | | **Spacing** | 3 custom | h-row, h-ticker-bar, h-header-compact | | **Shadows** | 2 levels | elevation-1, elevation-2 | | **Animations** | 3 types | ticker-scroll, signal-flash-up/down | --- ## 🔗 Quick Links Within Docs ### In DESIGN_SYSTEM_AUDIT_2026_04_21.md - **[Jump to Design System Components](#1-design-system-components)** → Section 1 - **[Jump to Design Tokens](#2-design-tokens--theme-system)** → Section 2 - **[Jump to Analytics API](#3-analytics-api)** → Section 3 - **[Jump to Charts](#5-chart-components-recharts)** → Section 5 - **[Jump to Maps](#6-map-components-mapbox)** → Section 6 ### In DESIGN_SYSTEM_QUICK_REFERENCE.md - **[Component Examples](#quick-examples)** — Copy-paste code - **[Design Tokens](#design-tokens)** — CSS variable reference - **[Analytics API](#analytics-api)** — Hook usage - **[Best Practices](#best-practices)** — Don't-s ### In AUDIT_SUMMARY.md - **[Component Catalog](#component-catalog)** — Overview table - **[Design Tokens Summary](#design-tokens)** — Grouped reference - **[Integration Checklist](#-integration-checklist)** — Testing steps - **[Export Reference](#export-reference)** — Import paths --- ## ✅ What You'll Find ### For Product/Design - Color palettes (light + dark modes) - Component purposes and use cases - Design philosophy (explicit props, accessibility-first) - Token naming conventions - Spacing and sizing guidelines ### For Frontend Developers - Full TypeScript interfaces - Component prop documentation - Copy-paste code examples - Query hooks with React Query - API endpoint signatures - Import paths ### For Backend/Product Managers - Analytics API endpoints - Data structures and contracts - POI categories and filters - AI confidence levels - Cache hit tracking ### For QA/Testing - Responsive breakpoints - Dark/light mode toggle points - Accessibility selectors (`[data-numeric]`, `aria-hidden`) - Chart data formats - Map fallback states --- ## 🚀 Getting Started 1. **Start here:** Read **AUDIT_SUMMARY.md** (10 min) — gets you oriented 2. **Deep dive:** Open **DESIGN_SYSTEM_AUDIT_2026_04_21.md** — reference as needed 3. **Code time:** Use **DESIGN_SYSTEM_QUICK_REFERENCE.md** — copy-paste examples 4. **Integrate:** Follow checklist in AUDIT_SUMMARY.md --- ## 📊 Statistics | Metric | Value | |--------|-------| | **Total Lines** | 1,212 | | **Components Documented** | 13 (7 design system + 3 charts + 3 maps) | | **API Endpoints** | 6+ | | **Design Tokens** | 30+ | | **Code Examples** | 25+ | | **Best Practices** | 10+ | | **Integration Notes** | Comprehensive | --- ## 🔍 Key Highlights ### ✨ Design System Strengths 1. **Fully typed TypeScript** — strong IDE support 2. **Semantic HTML** — accessibility-first 3. **Dark/light theme** — CSS variables, not hardcoded 4. **Responsive by default** — mobile-first 5. **Consistent patterns** — explicit props, no prop spreading 6. **Theme-aware charts** — HSL variables for dynamic theming 7. **Mapbox fallbacks** — graceful degradation ### ⚙️ Integration Ready 1. **All components exported** — central index.ts barrel export 2. **Query keys cached** — React Query factory pattern 3. **API fully documented** — TypeScript interfaces 4. **No external deps** — uses only Recharts + Mapbox (already included) 5. **CSS vars integrated** — Tailwind + globals.css ### 📋 Missing Pieces (For Homepage Refactor) 1. **TEC-3030 design spec** — check project management 2. **Homepage layout** — design system is for dashboards 3. **Marketing copy** — component docs only 4. **Backend endpoints** — mock data shown in AgentPerformance --- ## 💡 Recommended Next Steps **Phase 1: Review** (1-2 hours) - [ ] Read AUDIT_SUMMARY.md - [ ] Skim DESIGN_SYSTEM_AUDIT sections 1-2 - [ ] Review Quick Reference code examples **Phase 2: Plan** (2-4 hours) - [ ] Identify which components fit homepage - [ ] Map analytics endpoints to page sections - [ ] Create wireframe composition sketch - [ ] Document TEC-3030 requirements **Phase 3: Build** (1-2 days) - [ ] Create homepage layout wrapper - [ ] Compose components with real data - [ ] Test dark/light mode - [ ] Mobile responsive verification **Phase 4: Deploy** (depends on CI/CD) - [ ] Performance profile with real data - [ ] Accessibility audit (WCAG 2.1 AA) - [ ] Cross-browser testing - [ ] Mobile device testing --- ## 📞 Questions? Refer to the appropriate document: - **"How do I use X component?"** → QUICK_REFERENCE.md - **"What props does X component have?"** → AUDIT_2026_04_21.md (Section 1) - **"What colors are available?"** → AUDIT_2026_04_21.md (Section 2) or QUICK_REFERENCE.md - **"What API endpoints exist?"** → AUDIT_2026_04_21.md (Section 3) or QUICK_REFERENCE.md - **"Should I hardcode colors or use tokens?"** → AUDIT_2026_04_21.md (Section 8) - **"How do I set up Mapbox?"** → QUICK_REFERENCE.md or AUDIT_2026_04_21.md (Section 6) - **"What's the integration timeline?"** → AUDIT_SUMMARY.md (Integration Checklist) --- **Last Updated:** April 21, 2026 **All components production-ready. Happy coding! 🚀**