TriShop: Coffee X Flower X Book Shop Interactive Application

Introduction

TriShop is a GUI-based Java application that offers a unique and aesthetic ordering experience for coffee, flowers, and books. Built using JavaFX, this application emphasizes usability, design, and aesthetic appeal.
The visually appealing interface features:

• Warm, earthy tones for the coffee section.
• Vibrant floral designs for the flower shop.
• Calm, classic themes for the bookstore.

Key features include menu navigation, product exploration, and shopping cart functionality, ensuring seamless navigation, categorized sections, and smooth purchasing.

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Target Audience

TriShop is inspired by the "Digital Display Screens" commonly seen in modern restaurants and cafes. It aims to enhance customer interaction by reducing physical queuing and errors, providing a hassle-free and enjoyable ordering process.

Goals:

• Enhance the ordering experience for customers.
• Improve queue management and reduce wait times.
• Act as a first point of interaction for customers approaching a shop.
• Increase brand awareness through digital advertisements.

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Functionality

Key Features

1. Products (MainClass)

• Products are categorized into sections, each with names and images.
• Clicking on a product image navigates to its details scene.
• Includes:
  • "Add-To-Cart" button to add items with price and customization to the cart.
  • "Back" button for navigation to the previous scene.

2. Items (Items Class)

• Represents individual menu items.
• Maintains a list of items selected by the customer.
• Attributes include:
  • Name, price, quantity, amount, and notes.
• Provides methods to modify and retrieve attributes.
• Calculates the total amount based on price and quantity.

3. Cart (CartView Class)

• Displays selected items with details such as:
  • Name, quantity, price, and total cost.
• Includes actions such as "CANCEL" and "PROCEED TO CHECKOUT."

4. Receipt Generation

• Displays a receipt with confirmed items and a detailed breakdown:
  • Purchased items, total price, date, time, and a thank-you message.
• Features a fake barcode representation using rectangles.

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Future Enhancements

1. Database Integration and Analytics

• Shift to database storage for better data management and order history.
• Analyze KPIs, sales data, and customer trends for actionable insights.

2. Contactless Payments

• Display QR codes for payment options.
• Enhance security, reduce physical contact, and speed up transactions.

3. Loyalty Programs and Promotions

• Offer email subscriptions for ongoing offers, redeemable vouchers, and loyalty points.
• Increase customer retention and engagement.

4. Multi-Language Support

• Add multi-language support to cater to diverse demographics.
• Improve the customer experience in multi-lingual regions.

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Conclusion

This Coffee X Flower X Book Shop application is a comprehensive solution designed to provide an aesthetic and efficient platform for managing orders, customizing drinks, and enhancing the customer experience.
Features like real-time pricing, order tracking, and personalized recommendations make the app user-friendly and interactive.

The app's creative and visually appealing design reflects the combined efforts of the development team, making it a unique and delightful experience for small business owners and their customers.