Getting Started with Redwood UX in Oracle Fusion

Have you noticed anything different about Oracle Fusion application? The screens are simpler,  lighter, layouts , and everything looks... modern. That’s Redwood UX — an Oracle’s new approach to enterprise user experience.

If you're a developer, functional consultant, or even just curious about what's next in the Oracle ERP, this post is your quick guide to what Redwood is all about — and how you can start using.

So, What Is Redwood UX?

Redwood is Oracle’s new design system — think of it as a complete visual and interaction refresh. It's more than just a new theme. Redwood combines a sleek, minimalist UI with thoughtful patterns that make ERP feel more intuitive and efficient.

Some key aspects are:

• Less clutter, more focus

• Consistent experience across all Oracle apps

• Designed for humans, not just IT checklists

Whether you're approving expenses, checking your team’s performance, or developing a custom app — Redwood aims to make it smoother, faster, and more enjoyable.

Why Oracle is Going for Redwood

• One design across all Fusion apps — no more bouncing between inconsistent screens.

• Modern expectations — users are accessing ERP on their mobile devices.

• Faster development — Redwood helps teams build faster using reusable components and templates with VBCS.

What’s Inside the Redwood?

Redwood UX consist

• Redwood Design System: Fonts, icons, spacing, colors — the visual components .

• Visual Builder (VBCS): Oracle’s low-code tool to build Redwood-style custom pages.

• Templates and Layouts: Predefined page structures to fasten your UI.

• Oracle JET Components: The JavaScript engine that makes it all tick.

Where Will You See Redwood?

Redwood is already live across many Fusion modules:

• In HCM, it powers features like Journeys and Goal Management.

• In Finance and SCM, Redwood shows up in dashboards and approval workflows.

• Even Fusion AI agents are getting a Redwood UI makeover.

And for custom needs you can build your own Redwood apps with VBCS and plug them directly into the Fusion ecosystem. Redwood isn’t just for Oracle standard screens. You can build with it too.

Building Your First Redwood App

Let’s assume users want a simple page to view supplier report. With Redwood + VBCS, you could:

1. Open Visual Builder and choose the relevant Redwood Web App template

2. Drag in a search bar and table from the Redwood component library

3. Link with help of Fusion’s Supplier REST API

4. Add a clean/business standard  Redwood theme, and you’re done!

Tips to Get Started Right

• Stick to Redwood themes – They’re there for a reason.

• Explore the Redwood Design site – Good source of information to kick start your journey

• Avoid over-customizing – The goal is clean and standard

• Use VBCS version control – Don’t lose your app changes.

• Test for accessibility – Redwood is built for everyone, so make sure your custom app is too.

Summary

Redwood isn’t just Oracle following a trend — it’s about setting a new standard for enterprise UX. Whether you're a developer tired complicated forms or a consultant looking to impress clients with better workflows, Redwood opens up new possibilities. You don’t have to wait, the tools are ready and the APIs are open. ✔