Design User-Centric Interface for Stockist Music Discovery and Creation

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This issue focuses on crafting a user-centric interface for Stockist, a music generation platform targeting content creators. The UI should prioritize:

• Efficient Music Discovery: Content creators need an intuitive way to find high-quality royalty-free music that aligns with their specific content needs (e.g., genre, mood, video type).
• Seamless Music Creation: The UI should provide a smooth workflow for music generation and basic customization using Stockist's functionalities.
• Freemium Model Implementation: Design a user interface that effectively integrates a freemium model, showcasing the value proposition of both free and premium tiers. Success Criteria:
• Users can effortlessly discover music that matches their content requirements.
• Creating and customizing music within Stockist feels intuitive and efficient.
• The freemium model is clearly communicated, enticing users to explore premium features. Next Steps:
• Conduct further user research (if needed) to understand content creator workflows and pain points related to music discovery and creation.
• Develop wireframes or mockups to illustrate the proposed UI concepts.

[faddymichel]

Here's a further refinement of the Stockist UI based on your latest input: Client Input & Dynamic Toolkit:

• Top Toolbar: Maintain the fixed toolbar at the top of the page.
• First Row: Input Field: The first row remains dedicated to the text input field where clients describe their music desires, ask questions, or provide feedback. Dynamic Tool Kit:
• Second Row: Interactive Tool List:
  • Heading: The second row will have a heading that suggests tools relevant to the current musical direction. This suggestion can be dynamically generated by Stockist based on the conversation.
  • Interactive List: Below the heading, implement a vertical list of buttons representing the current "kit" of available tools. Each button will display:
    • Tool Title: A concise title that clearly identifies the tool's function.
    • Tool Description: A brief description that explains the tool's impact on the music. This description can appear upon hovering over the button.
  • Expanding Tools: Clients can click on any tool button to expand it. The expanded view can display:
    • Detailed Description: A more comprehensive explanation of the tool's functionality and potential outcomes.
    • Customization Options (Optional): Depending on the tool, the expanded view might offer sliders, menus, or other UI elements for clients to adjust specific parameters.
  • Multiple Tool Expansion: Clients can expand any number of tools simultaneously, allowing them to explore different options and compare their potential impact on the music.
  • Tool Reordering (Optional): Consider allowing clients to drag and drop the tool buttons within the list to sort them according to their preference. This can be helpful for organizing their "kit" of frequently used tools. Stockist Response:
• Following the Tool List: The area below the dynamic tool list will display Stockist's response in a markdown-like format. This ensures a clear and readable presentation of Stockist's generated music descriptions, suggestions, or feedback. Benefits:
• Enhanced Context: The heading with suggested tools provides additional context for the client, guiding them towards relevant options for their music creation journey.
• Flexible Exploration: Clients have the freedom to expand and explore multiple tools simultaneously, allowing for a more in-depth understanding of their functionalities.
• User-Organized Workflow: The optional tool reordering functionality empowers clients to personalize their workspace and prioritize frequently used tools.
• Clear Communication: The markdown-like format for Stockist's responses maintains readability and clarity. Additional Considerations:
• Collapsible Tool Expansions: To prevent overwhelming the UI, consider implementing a system where only one tool can be fully expanded at a time. Clients can collapse and expand different tools as needed.
• Visual Cues: Provide visual cues to indicate expanded tools and any potential interactions within the expanded view.
• Search Functionality (Optional): For a large number of tools, a search function within the tool list can be helpful for clients to quickly find specific options. By incorporating these refinements, we create a user-friendly and adaptable UI for Stockist. The dynamic tool kit empowers clients to explore and utilize various music creation tools while maintaining a clear workspace for collaborative music creation.