Explore SAP Fiori for Android

Banners show a short and concise message that displays at the top of the screen. It allows the user to take action or ignore it at any time. Apps may choose to use it for communicating internet connectivity, errors, synchronization statuses, or in-app notifications. Banner on mobile (left) and on tablet (right) Usage Do Banners [...]

Banners

Buttons allow users to perform actions, make decisions, or begin a process. The label of a button communicates the action that it is going to initiate. Examples of different buttons Usage Buttons should only be used for actions. Avoid using too many buttons – if users have too many options, it is difficult for them [...]

Buttons

The calendar view provides a visual overview of a week, a month, or multiple months. It can filter and display different types of content, such as events, agendas, or schedules, based on the time dimension. Example of calendar view on compact (left) and expanded screen (right) Usage Do Use calendar view to display a visual [...]

Calendar

The card body is the central part of the card that is used to display additional information alongside the content shown in the card header. By using the card body, several components from the SAP BTP SDK for Android can be integrated into a card, enabling the recreation of card types such as object cards, [...]

Card Body

The card footer is the bottom part of a card that contains important or routine actions that directly impact the card, such as “Approve” or “Submit”. The footer can accommodate a maximum of two action buttons. Card with a highlighted card footer Usage When using the card footer to integrate important user actions related to [...]

Card Footer

The card header is the uppermost part of the card that provides important information about the card and its related content on the detail page. The optional card header allows for a quick overview of key information, such as the title, subtitle, and status of the card. Card header examples Usage When using the card [...]

Card Header

A carousel layout is a design pattern that displays multiple cards horizontally, one after the other, with a glimpse of the next card visible on the edge of the screen. This partial visibility encourages users to swipe or scroll left or right to reveal more cards. Carousel with cards compact window size class (left) and [...]

Carousel Layout

Chart cards display a preview and key information of the full screen chart. Users can tap to navigate to the full interactive card view. Chart cards in mobile (left) and tablet (right) Usage Do Use the chart card if you want to provide users with an entry point to the full chart view. Don't Do [...]

Chart Card

SAP Fiori for Android supports different chart types. Each chart type visualizes data differently and emphasizes various aspects of the data. Choose a chart type based on the data type and purpose of the chart to best fulfill users’ needs. Line chart (left), column chart (center left), stacked column chart (center right), horizontal bar chart [...]

Chart Types

A circular progress indicator is a visual element that displays the status of ongoing processes, such as logging in, uploading files, or refreshing content in a circular shape. It typically consists of a circular track and a moving indicator that fills up the track as the progress increases. Content refresh with circular progress indicator (left) [...]

Circular Progress Indicator

Color sets the visual balance of SAP Fiori for Android apps. On screen, color is used to define the visual hierarchy of UI elements and to direct the user’s attention to complete their tasks. Horizon Theme Color Palette The Horizon color palette introduces a unified color palette that brings our brand and products together to [...]

Colors

The right choice of colors is an important aspect that should be considered in smartwatch apps. It communicates the meaning and relationship of content, providing users with guidance to help them complete their tasks. Horizon Reference Colors The color palette for SAP Fiori for Wear OS is based on the color parameters from the Horizon [...]

Colors

The date and time picker form cell is used for selecting time-based data types. Time picker form cells in compact (left) and expanded layouts (right) Anatomy Single Value Picker Form Cell Single value picker form cells are used for selecting only a single value, which includes the date picker, range picker, time picker, and duration [...]

Date & Time Picker Form Cell

The picker provides a dialog for date or time-based selections. It can be used to select a date, a range of dates, a time, or a duration of time. Picker types in compact size from left to right: date picker, range picker, time picker, duration picker Usage Do Use a picker for a time-related decision [...]

Date & Time Pickers

SAP Fiori for Wear OS provides a consistent and holistic user experience for SAP software on wearables. Wearables are computer technologies that users wear on their bodies, creating a more personalized experience. Common types of wearable devices are smartwatches. The purpose of wearables is to support an activity in the real world by providing additional [...]

Design Principles

Design tokens are our cross-platform solution to managing color across iOS and Android. Design tokens are stored pieces of UI information such as color, spacing, sizing, and typography that collectively make up our design system's visual identity. Additionally, design tokens help us to maintain visual consistency, scale design decisions, and are simple to maintain and [...]

Design Tokens

Dialogs are a type of modal that are used to provide high priority information, display critical information, or ask for specific user action or decisions. It prompts the user to react and it interrupts the process of the application. Alert Dialog Prompts the user by displaying urgent information, detail, or actions. Simple Dialog Displays a [...]

Dialogs

The filter feedback bar is a horizontal scroll area containing interactive chips that provide users quick access to filter controls. The bar appears below the app bar and above the list of objects. The interactive chips in the filter feedback bar indicate which filters have been applied and what filters are available. Filter feedback bar [...]

Filter Feedback Bar

A header is a section title that summarizes the content within that section. It is used to organize screen content into logical parts, making it easier for users to navigate and understand the information. Headers should be brief and concise, allowing users to quickly identify what each section contains. Section header in forms: compact screen [...]

Header

The hierarchy view is a set of columns that show the hierarchical relationships between objects. Typically, the hierarchy view shows a parent/child and sibling relationship but may also show more complex relationships that are several levels deep, such as a great-grandparent/great-grandchild. Example of hierarchy view on mobile (left) and tablet (right) Usage Do Use the [...]

Hierarchy View

The illustrated message communicates empty, error, and success states through a combination of solution-oriented messages, engaging illustrations, and a conversational tone. The illustrated message turns a situation, even a negative one, into a better experience for your users, while ensuring consistency. General empty state example Usage Use the illustrated message when you want to improve [...]

Illustrated Message

The key value cell is a table view cell that fits inside the table view container. It is ideal for displaying sets of data that also need to display their labels. Key value cell on mobile (left) and on tablet (right) Usage Do Use a key value cell to display a piece of information with [...]

Key Value Cell

The KPI header displays a quick summary of KPI data to the user. It is typically used in an overview pattern to provide the user with contextual information at a glance KPI header on mobile (left) and tablet (right) Anatomy The KPI header is a container that includes multiple KPIs that are important to the [...]

KPI Header

KPIs (key performance indicators) are metrics used to evaluate the success of an organization, an individual, a group, or an activity. They serve to highlight the current value of an object or as a summary of the object. KPIs can be displayed in a header, in the content area of an object, on a card, [...]

KPIs

When designing for small screens, it is important to keep content within the layout legible, aligned, organized, and accessible. The following article presents some best practices that offer guidance for the design of a smartwatch layout, such as rules for handling different screen shapes, margins, text alignment, and touch targets. Screen Shapes Smartwatches on which [...]

Layout

A linear progress indicator visually represents the status of ongoing processes, such as logging in, uploading files, or refreshing content by animating an indicator along a fixed track. It communicates the state of an app and indicates available actions, such as whether users can navigate away from the current screen. Login screen with linear [...]

Linear Progress Indicator

The list picker form cell allows for the selection of one or more options among values within a defined category. It serves as the entry point to a list of available values for that category and summarizes the selected value. List picker form cell on a compact (left) and expanded screen (right) Usage Do Use [...]

List Picker Form Cell

A menu displays a list of relevant options for the user that can be triggered from buttons, icons, or actions. Example of a menu on a compact device (left) and a medium/expanded device (right) Usage A menu enables users to view and select from a group of choices. A menu container is opened by the [...]

Menus

…The multi-user onboarding pattern addresses onboarding scenarios where more than one user may share a device. Users can select from a list of existing accounts on the device to log in with or add a new account. The multi-user onboarding pattern is an extension of the single-user onboarding pattern….

Navigating on the smartwatch should be quick and easy. To help users find their way around, it is important to keep the number of taps to complete an action and the overall app hierarchy to a minimum. Choose a suitable navigation concept for smartwatch apps with more than one screen. Page-based and hierarchical navigation are [...]

Navigation

The navigation bar provides fast access to two to five core destinations in an app. Navigation bar with three destinations Usage Do Use the navigation bar for two to five core destinations. Use the navigation bar on mobile and small tablet interfaces. Keep the title of destinations short and concise. Don't Don’t use the navigation [...]

Navigation Bar

The navigation drawer provides access to different destinations in an app. Navigation drawers can be permanently visible or opened and closed by tapping a menu icon. Modal navigation drawer (left) and standard navigation drawer (right) Usage Do Use the navigation drawer for five or more destinations. Use the modal navigation drawer primarily on mobile Use [...]

Navigation Drawer

Object cells consist of text, images, or icons. They can be configured in various ways to accommodate a wide range of use cases. Object cell on compact (left) and expanded screen (right) Usage Do Use an object cell to preview information about an item in a list format. Don't Don't use an object cell to compare [...]

Object Cell

The object header is the topmost area in the object’s detail page that provides a detailed glimpse of that object. The object header provides an area that contains information such as object title, subtitle, and description amongst other supplementary information. Object header with two pages on mobile (left) and tablet (right) Usage Do Use concise [...]

Object Header

SAP Fiori for Android leverages various window size classes to provide a pleasant user experience across different form factors. This adaptive design functionality allows content to be dynamically rearranged and resized in response to changes in device orientation or when the app is used on different . By shifting the focus from specific devices, such [...]

Overview

A persistent footer component is used for closing or finalizing actions that impact the current view. It is fixed at the bottom edge of the screen and comes in two different layouts: one for related actions with one or more buttons and one for opposite actions with two buttons and a helper/status text. Persistent footer [...]

Persistent Footer

The profile header gives a quick intro of a person to the user. It also includes methods to contact that person quickly without needing to access a different area of the profile page. Profile header on mobile (left) and on tablet (right) Usage Do Use the profile header on a user profile or an object [...]

Profile Header

The rating control can be used in various contexts to provide insight regarding the opinions and preferences of an object. Rating control on mobile (left) and tablet (right) Anatomy A. Icon The icons represent the average object rating value through several states: on, off, and half. The states of these icons depict a rating from [...]

Rating Control

The signature capture allows users to input their signature by signing directly on a dialog. The signature is captured and then saved with an optional watermark for additional information. Signature capture on mobile (left) and tablet (right) Usage The signature capture may be used when users must sign to authorize workflows. It can be used [...]

Signature Capture

The signature form cell is an entry point for users to launch the signature capture component. Signature form cell on mobile (left) and on tablet (right) Usage Do Use the signature capture form cell when user consent is required. Use a concise header to communicate the purpose and importance of the signature requirement. Use an [...]

Signature Form Cell

For enterprise software, onboarding is the process of activating an account by providing the user with key instructions. Existing user accounts are typically assigned by an admin or the IT department. The onboarding process can vary depending on the configuration of the app by the admin or the IT department in terms of data sensitivity, security [...]

Single-User Onboarding

Skeleton loading is a progress indicator that is used when a screen is loading. It is best used when the structure and layout of a container are known, such as a page or card, and the system requires time to fetch and display the actual data. Skeleton loading example (left) and basic placeholders (right) Usage [...]

Skeleton Loading

Sorting and filtering are two ways of refining the results from a long list of objects. These two features help users navigate through a big amount of data and find the specific data they want to focus on easier. Typically, a full-screen dialog on compact or a modal dialog for medium and expanded screens is [...]

Sort and Filter

The staggered layout for cards is a design pattern where cards are arranged in a flexible, grid-like structure, with each card adapting to the available space while maintaining alignment with adjacent cards. It optimizes space usage and provides an aesthetically pleasing visual layout. Cards displayed in a list (left) and staggered layout (right) Usage Do [...]

Staggered Layout

The status info label component can be used to provide complementary bits of information. Status info label displayed in a horizontal and stacked layout Usage The status info label displays complementary information that relates to the object. It is a flexible combination of a text value and an icon. When incorporating a status info label [...]

Status Info Label

The step progress indicator is a progress indicator for tracking and displaying a user’s state in a user flow. It allows the user to navigate to another step in both the horizontal view and the vertical “All Steps” view. A step can be displayed as either a regular step or a dynamic step. Step [...]

Step Progress Indicator

Text input controls are used to request a text entry from the user. They are usually found in the create or edit pattern. Text input controls on mobile (left) and tablet (right) Usage Do Use capital case for labels. Use an asterisk next to the label to indicate that the text input is required. Use [...]

Text Inputs

Theming refers to using a color palette and a logo to define a system-wide appearance for an application. It’s achieved by applying colors to major UI elements, such as text and background, with the intention to create visual harmony. It gives users a holistic visual experience throughout the application. This visual experience can be leveraged to [...]

Theming

The top app bar contains actions and content based on the current screen in an app. This includes navigation, title, and actions. The elements in the top app bar are specific to the current screen, but the top app bar can also contain consistent elements across an app. Top app bar on mobile (left) and [...]

Top App Bar

SAP Fiori for Wear OS uses Roboto as its primary font, which is based on Material Design’s type hierarchy. With its variety of styles, the Roboto font family matches the needs of Wear OS. Roboto type system Resources SAP Fiori for watchOS: Typography Material Design: Typography

Type System

Widgets

…Android widgets provide a quick overview of key information across the user’s home screens. They retain simplicity by showing only the most valuable information and functionality from the application first, guiding users to access more complex data and actions within the app. While the widget’s content focuses on one…