As enterprises increasingly rely on real-time data insights delivered by SAP HANA Live, providing users with an intuitive and efficient user experience becomes critical. The SAP Fiori design principles set the standard for crafting such engaging, consistent, and user-centric interfaces across SAP solutions. This article introduces the core SAP Fiori design principles and explains their relevance to SAP HANA Live applications.
SAP Fiori is SAP’s design language and user experience (UX) strategy focused on simplicity, responsiveness, and role-based usability. It transforms the way users interact with SAP applications by offering a consistent, personalized, and delightful experience on any device — desktop, tablet, or smartphone.
SAP Fiori applications often consume data from SAP HANA Live CDS views or OData services, making the design principles critical to delivering meaningful insights efficiently.
SAP Fiori is based on five foundational principles that guide UI development:
When developing SAP HANA Live apps or dashboards, adhering to Fiori principles means:
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| User Productivity | Role-based design reduces cognitive load and speeds tasks. |
| Accessibility | Responsive UIs support users on all devices and contexts. |
| User Adoption | Simple and coherent interfaces increase user acceptance. |
| Maintainability | Consistent design patterns simplify app updates and support. |
| Competitive Advantage | Delightful experiences differentiate your SAP solutions. |
SAP Fiori design principles provide a strategic framework for creating compelling user interfaces that unlock the full value of real-time data available in SAP HANA Live. By focusing on role-based, responsive, simple, coherent, and delightful design, SAP professionals can build applications that empower users to act faster and smarter in today’s fast-paced business environment.
For anyone working with SAP HANA Live, embracing SAP Fiori principles is key to delivering next-generation enterprise applications aligned with SAP’s digital transformation vision.