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+# ThrillWiki Frontend Redesign - Active Context
+
+## Project Overview
+Complete frontend overhaul of ThrillWiki Django project using HTMX and Alpine.js to create modern, beautiful, and highly functional templates that implement all model-related functionality.
+
+## Current Phase: Design System Creation (Phase 3)
+
+### Current Focus
+- Establish consistent color palette and typography system
+- Create reusable component patterns for common UI elements
+- Design responsive layouts for all device sizes
+- Implement modern CSS techniques (Grid, Flexbox, custom properties)
+
+### Progress Status
+- ✅ Phase 1: Project Analysis - COMPLETED
+  - Analyzed existing Django models and relationships
+  - Reviewed current HTMX/Alpine.js implementation patterns
+  - Documented current template structure and functionality
+  - Identified pain points and improvement opportunities
+
+- ✅ Phase 2: Research and Planning - COMPLETED
+  - ✅ Research modern UI/UX patterns using context7 MCP server
+  - ✅ Study HTMX best practices and advanced techniques via context7
+  - ✅ Investigate Alpine.js optimization strategies through context7
+  - ✅ Plan new template architecture based on model relationships
+
+- 🔄 Phase 3: Design System Creation - IN PROGRESS
+  - ⏳ Establish consistent color palette and typography system
+  - ⏳ Create reusable component patterns for common UI elements
+  - ⏳ Design responsive layouts for all device sizes
+  - ⏳ Implement modern CSS techniques (Grid, Flexbox, custom properties)
+
+### Next Steps
+1. Create design tokens and color system
+2. Establish typography scale and component library
+3. Design responsive breakpoint strategy
+4. Begin template implementation
+
+### Key Decisions Made
+- **Technology Stack**: Continue with HTMX + Alpine.js + Tailwind CSS
+- **Design Philosophy**: Function over form, progressive enhancement
+- **Architecture**: Component-based design system with reusable patterns
+- **Performance Targets**: Core Web Vitals compliance
+- **Accessibility**: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
+
+### Research Findings Summary
+- **HTMX Best Practices**: Focus on progressive enhancement, efficient request patterns, and proper error handling
+- **Alpine.js Optimization**: Component architecture, memory management, and performance monitoring
+- **Modern UI Patterns**: Mobile-first design, micro-interactions, and accessibility-first approach
+
+### Current Challenges
+- Balancing modern aesthetics with existing Django template structure
+- Ensuring backward compatibility while implementing new patterns
+- Maintaining performance while adding enhanced functionality
+
+### Success Metrics
+- User engagement improvements
+- Core Web Vitals score improvements
+- Accessibility compliance scores
+- Development velocity increases
+- User satisfaction feedback
+
+### Files Created/Modified
+- `memory-bank/productContext.md` - Project overview and domain context
+- `memory-bank/analysis/current-state-analysis.md` - Comprehensive current state analysis
+- `memory-bank/research/htmx-best-practices.md` - HTMX patterns and implementations
+- `memory-bank/research/alpine-optimization-strategies.md` - Alpine.js optimization techniques
+- `memory-bank/planning/frontend-redesign-plan.md` - Comprehensive implementation plan
+
+### Immediate Action Items
+1. Create design system documentation
+2. Establish CSS custom properties for design tokens
+3. Create component library structure
+4. Begin base template enhancements