Designer Editions

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designereditions.com

Overview

This is a Next.js-based e-commerce storefront built on the Medusa headless commerce platform. It's specifically designed for "Designer Editions" - a luxury furniture/home decor brand.

🏗️ Technical Architecture

Core Technologies

Next.js 13 (React framework with SSR/SSG)
Medusa (Headless commerce engine)
TypeScript for type safety
Tailwind CSS for styling
TinaCMS for content management
React Query for data fetching and caching

Key Integrations

Payment: Stripe and PayPal
Search: MeiliSearch (with Algolia compatibility)
Analytics: Google Analytics with Partytown
Marketing: Klaviyo for email marketing
Customer Support: Tawk for live chat
Image Management: Cloudinary
Database: Prisma with SQLite

🏪 Business Purpose

This is a luxury furniture and home decor e-commerce platform featuring:

Designer furniture collections
Multi-language support (German, English, etc.)
Sophisticated product browsing and search
Advanced checkout and payment processing
Customer account management
Content management for marketing campaigns

🏛️ Project Structure

Frontend Architecture

src/pages/: Next.js pages and routing
src/modules_de/: Modular components organized by feature:
- account/ - User authentication and profile management
- checkout/ - Shopping cart and payment processing
- search/ - Product search functionality
- layout/ - Header, footer, and navigation
- templates/ - Page templates and components
- analytics/ - Tracking and consent management
- klaviyo/ - Email marketing integration

Key Features

Multi-language support with translation files
Responsive design for mobile and desktop
SEO optimization with proper meta tags
Performance optimization with image optimization and caching
Content management through TinaCMS
Advanced search with filters and faceted navigation

🚀 Deployment & Infrastructure

Docker support for containerized deployment
Netlify deployment configuration
Environment-based configuration for different stages
Database management with Prisma migrations
Image optimization with Sharp and Cloudinary

🎨 Design & UX

The platform features a luxury-focused design with:

Sophisticated color schemes and typography
High-quality product imagery
Smooth animations and transitions
Intuitive navigation and search
Mobile-first responsive design
Accessibility considerations

🔧 Development Features

Hot reloading for development
TypeScript for better developer experience
ESLint for code quality
Jest for testing
Bundle analysis tools

📁 Key Directories

designereditions-medusa-storefront/
├── src/
│   ├── pages/                 # Next.js pages and routing
│   ├── modules_de/            # Feature modules
│   │   ├── account/           # User authentication & profiles
│   │   ├── checkout/          # Shopping cart & payments
│   │   ├── search/            # Product search
│   │   ├── layout/            # Header, footer, navigation
│   │   ├── templates/         # Page templates
│   │   ├── analytics/         # Tracking & consent
│   │   └── klaviyo/           # Email marketing
│   ├── lib/                   # Utilities and configurations
│   ├── styles/                # Global styles
│   └── types/                 # TypeScript type definitions
├── cypress/                   # E2E testing
├── prisma/                    # Database schema and migrations
├── scripts/                   # Build and utility scripts
└── translations/              # Multi-language support

🛠️ Available Scripts

yarn dev - Start development server
yarn build - Build for production
yarn start - Start production server
yarn lint - Run ESLint
yarn cypress - Open Cypress testing
yarn analyze - Bundle analysis

🌐 Environment Configuration

The project uses environment variables for:

Medusa backend URL
Payment provider keys (Stripe, PayPal)
Search service configuration
Analytics tracking IDs
Database connections

📊 Performance & Optimization

Image optimization with Sharp and Cloudinary
Code splitting and lazy loading
Caching strategies with React Query
SEO optimization with proper meta tags
Bundle optimization with webpack
CDN integration for static assets

🔒 Security Features

CSRF protection
Input validation
Secure payment processing
Environment variable protection
Content Security Policy

📱 Mobile & Accessibility

Responsive design for all screen sizes
Touch-friendly interfaces
Keyboard navigation support
Screen reader compatibility
Performance optimization for mobile devices

This is a production-ready, enterprise-level e-commerce solution specifically tailored for luxury furniture retail, with comprehensive features for both customers and administrators.