1.3.2 Sidebar Navigation — Modules and Shortcuts

The sidebar navigation is the primary mechanism for moving through Praisma Hub. It provides structured access to all available modules and key functional areas within the platform.

The sidebar is persistent, context-aware, and optimized for both discoverability and efficiency.

Purpose of the Sidebar

The sidebar navigation is designed to:

Provide consistent access to all enabled modules

Reflect the structure of the platform

Reduce cognitive load through grouping and hierarchy

Support fast navigation for experienced users

It acts as the backbone of the user interface, ensuring that navigation remains predictable and intuitive.

Module-Based Structure

Sidebar items are organized by module, such as:

Dashboard

CMS / Content

Media Center

Inbox

Analytics

Planner

Settings and Administration

Only modules that are enabled for the current tenant and permitted for the current user are displayed.

Shortcuts and Contextual Links

In addition to primary modules, the sidebar may include:

Contextual shortcuts (for example, “Create new content”)

Recently used sections

Organization- or role-specific links

These shortcuts improve productivity by reducing the number of steps required to reach common actions.

Collapsible and Responsive Behavior

The sidebar supports:

Collapsing and expanding for focused work

Responsive behavior on smaller screens

Keyboard navigation and focus management

This ensures usability across devices and input methods.

Accessibility and Usability

The sidebar adheres to accessibility best practices:

Clear visual focus states

Logical tab order

Text labels alongside icons

ARIA attributes where appropriate

Navigation remains fully usable without a mouse.

Summary

The sidebar navigation provides a structured, efficient, and accessible way to navigate Praisma Hub’s modules and features. It scales with platform complexity while remaining easy to use.