# M010: Discovery, Navigation & Visual Identity

## Vision
Chrysopedia should feel like exploring a music production library, not querying a database. This milestone adds the navigation structure (sub-topic pages, cross-links), visual identity (topic colors, creator differentiation), and interaction polish (autocomplete, transitions) that transform browsing from utilitarian to engaging. A user who reads one technique should naturally discover three more.

## Slice Overview
| ID | Slice | Risk | Depends | Done | After this |
|----|-------|------|---------|------|------------|
| S01 | Dedicated Sub-Topic Pages | high | — | ✅ | Clicking 'Compression' on Topics page loads /topics/mixing/compression with techniques grouped by creator, description, breadcrumbs |
| S02 | Related Techniques Cross-Linking | medium | — | ✅ | Bottom of every technique page shows 3-4 related techniques from same creator or same sub-topic |
| S03 | Topic Color Coding & Visual Polish | medium | S01 | ✅ | Each of 7 topic categories has a distinct accent color in badges, cards, and sub-topic pages. Page transitions are smooth. Creator avatars are visually unique. |
| S04 | Search Autocomplete & Suggestions | medium | — | ✅ | Typing in search shows autocomplete suggestions. Empty search box shows popular search terms. |
