Fiori

Fiori is a design language and a family of applications developed by SAP SE that provides a modern, role-based user experience for SAP software. It was introduced in 2013 as part of SAP’s UX strategy, with the aim of delivering simple and coherent experiences across devices and use cases.

The Fiori design system comprises UI guidelines, patterns, and components used to build SAP applications. The portfolio includes Fiori apps of different types—transactional, analytical, and fact sheets—built on the SAPUI5 front-end framework and complemented by technologies such as Fiori Elements. The Fiori Launchpad serves as the central entry point for accessing apps and coordinating navigation and permissions with back-end SAP systems.

Deployment and scope: Fiori apps can run on premises with SAP S/4HANA or in cloud environments, including SAP’s cloud platforms. They connect to back-end data through standard interfaces such as OData services and SAP Gateway, enabling role-based access and a consistent user experience across desktop and mobile devices.

Design principles and user experience: Fiori emphasizes role-based, adaptive, simple, coherent, and delightful experiences. The design emphasizes task-focused flows, responsive layouts, consistent navigation, and accessibility considerations to provide a unified UX across SAP products and deployments.

History and impact: Since its introduction, Fiori has evolved through major updates, with SAP Fiori 3 delivering a unified design language across SAP applications and a refreshed visual style. It remains central to SAP’s UX strategy for both on-premises and cloud solutions, especially in the S/4HANA ecosystem.