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05. Design Layered Navigation UI System

meta: id: podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-05 feature: podtui-navigation-theming-improvements priority: P2 depends_on: [podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-02, podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-03, podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-04] tags: [design, navigation, ui]

objective:

  • Design the layered navigation UI based on user requirements
  • Create visual design for layer separation and active states
  • Define how layers should be displayed and navigated

deliverables:

  • Navigation design document
  • Layer visualization mockups
  • Clear specifications for layer colors and borders
  • Implementation plan for layered navigation

steps:

  • Review user requirements for navigation (clear layer separation, bg colors, left/right navigation, enter/escape controls)
  • Analyze current layerDepth signal implementation
  • Design layer separation mechanism (borders, backgrounds, spacing)
  • Define active layer visual state (bg color, borders, indicators)
  • Design navigation controls (left/right arrows, enter arrow down, escape arrow up)
  • Create layer visualization showing how multiple layers should work
  • Document layer structure and hierarchy
  • Create implementation plan for Navigation component
  • Define theme colors for layer backgrounds

tests:

  • Unit: None (design task)
  • Integration: None (design task)

acceptance_criteria:

  • Navigation design document is created
  • Layer separation mechanism is clearly specified
  • Active layer visual state is defined
  • Navigation controls are documented
  • Implementation plan is provided

validation:

  • Review design document for clarity
  • Verify it addresses all user requirements
  • Check that design is feasible to implement

notes:

  • Layers should be clearly delineated with visual separation
  • Active layer should have distinct background color
  • Navigation should be intuitive with clear visual feedback
  • Consider terminal width limitations
  • Design should work with existing theme system