A Modern Experience on PeopleTools
When it comes to using Redwood in PeopleSoft, customers are in for an entirely new and improved look. Oracle has introduced the Redwood UI, a sleek, modern design system, to enhance user experience across its ecosystem of applications, including PeopleSoft. Starting with PeopleTools 8.60, Redwood’s design principles transform PeopleSoft into a more cohesive, efficient, and user-friendly platform. Redwood for PeopleSoft offers an entirely updated interface with a fresh color scheme that significantly improves productivity and usability. In this blog, we’ll dive into what makes this update particularly exciting for PeopleSoft users.
What is Oracle Redwood UI?
The Redwood UI is a design philosophy aimed at unifying Oracle applications under a consistent, intuitive, and accessible interface. With its seamless UI transition into PeopleTools, Redwood enhances workflows, reduces friction, and provides users with a truly modern experience.
Redwood’s PeopleTools 8.60 Debut
With the release of PeopleTools 8.60 on OCI in 2022, the Redwood UI theme became available to PeopleSoft users. PeopleSoft customers have a more modern look with a new header, footer, look, feel, background images, and styles that better alight with other Oracle products for that seamless look and feel.
Key Redwood Features in PeopleTools 8.60: A Closer Look
- Redwood Color Scheme: Unified and Modern – The first noticeable change in PeopleTools 8.60 is the new Redwood color scheme. Featured prominently in Image 46 for HCM, this refreshed theme brings a clean, consistent look across PeopleSoft applications. Built using CSS variables, this design approach offers unmatched flexibility. Organizations can now customize branding effortlessly, aligning PeopleSoft’s appearance with corporate identity without the need for extensive coding. Future updates are simplified, minimizing maintenance efforts while retaining visual integrity across browsers and devices.
- Redwood Branding Themes: Customization Made Simple – The Redwood branding themes take user personalization to the next level. Using CSS variables, organizations can easily modify colors to ensure the user interface aligns with their branding. The themes are designed to work seamlessly across all supported browsers, offering broad compatibility. Additionally, theme management is simplified, making it easier to create, maintain, and adapt themes for both Fluid and Classic pages, which helps reduce administrative overhead. These enhancements make Redwood for PeopleSoft not just visually appealing but also practical, offering a scalable solution for future updates.
Why Redwood Matters for PeopleTools Users
By integrating the Redwood UI into PeopleTools, Oracle addresses a common need: creating an interface that is not only functional but also delightful to use. These updates improve user efficiency and satisfaction while equipping organizations with tools to maintain a cutting-edge system.
Whether you’re an HR professional navigating HCM modules or an administrator managing themes, the new UI streamlines workflows and enhances everyday interactions.
Final Thoughts
The introduction of Oracle’s Redwood Visual Builder and UI within PeopleTools 8.60 is a game-changer for PeopleSoft applications. Beyond its elegant aesthetics, new optimized UI contribute to a smarter and more efficient work environment. Redwood is more than a “pretty face”—it’s a foundation for a user-centric PeopleSoft experience that evolves with your organization’s needs.
Learn more about Oracle Redwood here in this blog post “Stay In-the-Know: Migrating to Oracle Redwood” and on Oracle.com for more information on the Redwood UI.