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05. Design Layered Navigation UI System

meta: id: podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-05 feature: podtui-navigation-theming-improvements priority: P1 depends_on: [podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-02, podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-03, podtui-navigation-theming-improvements-04] tags: [navigation, ui-design, layer-system]

objective:

  • Design a visual layered navigation system that clearly shows depth
  • Implement active layer indicators and highlighting
  • Create smooth layer transition animations
  • Establish visual hierarchy for nested content

deliverables:

  • Enhanced Layout component with layer background system
  • Layer indicator component
  • Layer transition animations
  • Visual hierarchy documentation

steps:

  • Create layer background color system in constants/themes.ts
  • Enhance Layout.tsx to support layer backgrounds
  • Create LayerIndicator component
  • Implement layer depth visual cues
  • Add smooth transitions between layers
  • Test layer visibility and transitions

tests:

  • Unit: Test LayerIndicator component
  • Integration: Test layer navigation visual feedback

acceptance_criteria:

  • Layer backgrounds are visible and distinct
  • Active layer is clearly highlighted
  • Layer depth is visually indicated
  • Transitions are smooth and intuitive
  • Visual hierarchy is clear

validation:

  • Run bun run start and test layer navigation
  • Verify layer backgrounds appear at different depths
  • Check that active layer is clearly visible
  • Test smooth transitions between layers

notes:

  • Use subtle color variations for layer backgrounds
  • Ensure high contrast for readability
  • Consider animation duration (200-300ms)
  • Layer depth should be limited to 3-4 levels max