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2023 Product Update

We're on a mission to simplify and streamline the global architecture and interior design industry.
Programa
Programa
Updated: 03 July 2024

A little over a year ago, we launched Programa 2.0 to revolutionize the way designers manage their projects and specify products. Today, we’re proud to see our vision becoming a reality, with almost 1,000 designers in 30 countries relying on Programa as their go-to solution.

With intuitive tools and powerful features, designers can now manage their projects and specify products with ease – and in 2022, designers specified almost $400,000,000 of products with Programa.

At Programa, we’re on a mission to simplify and streamline the global architecture and interior design industry. Our platform will streamline every aspect of a project, from managing projects to procuring products, unlocking efficiency gains that allow designers and brands to accomplish more with less effort.

2022

Last year, we released dozens of new features to help designers manage their workflow and get more done with less effort. We shipped hundreds of improvements across our platform, making Programa 2.0 faster, more powerful, and easier to use.

We introduced the first generation of our invoicing tool, offering an easy-to-use solution for creating and sending invoices directly from your Schedules. Our integration with Xero further streamlined the invoicing process. Our Schedules feature received a major upgrade, with improved speed, power, and ease of use. And, with the introduction of our Procurement tool, keeping track of payments, deliveries, quotes, and orders has never been easier.

International users also benefited from our upgrades, with the introduction of new currencies, imperial measurements, and other key improvements. All of these upgrades are a direct result of your feedback and support, and we’re grateful to have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of designers around the world.

2023

This year, we’re setting our sights even higher, taking designer tools to the next level while also enhancing our core tools such as Schedules and Pinboards. In February and March, prepare to experience the future of design with the following releases:

Purchase Orders

By popular demand, soon you’ll be able to create and send purchase orders in seconds, directly from your Schedules. No more copying and pasting into other tools, with Programa you’ll be able to prepare and send a purchase order in less time than it would take to log into Xero. Plus, you’ll be able to send reminders and see when your purchase order was opened by suppliers.

Take control of supplier engagement like never before with the ability to send reminders and monitor when your purchase order was opened by a supplier.

Purchase Orders

Client Dashboard

Revolutionise Client Collaboration with Programa

Unleash the full potential of client collaboration with Programa’s world-first Client Dashboard. Say goodbye to the hassle of managing multiple versions of spreadsheets, quotes, PDFs, and payment reminders. With a simple and intuitive interface, you can now easily share information, invoices, payments, notes, and approvals with your clients.

Take the first step towards a more organized and streamlined client experience with the foundation release of the Client Dashboard. And with schedule approvals and feedback soon to follow, you’ll be able to take your client collaboration to new heights. Get ready to revolutionize the way you work with clients with Programa.

Client Dashboard

We’re introducing a new level of customization to Pinboards. At your request, we’ve added the ability to resize and crop images to enhance your visual storytelling experience. Get ready to elevate your design presentations with Pinboards.

What’s next?

In March and April, we’ll embark on a new journey of enhancements, including advanced support for multiple currencies, incorporating tax calculation within Schedules, upgrading our Quote Requests, and introducing more sophisticated sharing permissions for Schedules and beyond.

Table of contents
  1. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
  2. Effortless Updates and Revisions
  3. Collaboration Made Easy
  4. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
  5. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
  6. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  7. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  8. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  9. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  10. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  11. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  12. Making It All Work Together
    1. Task Management
    2. Phases
    3. Dynamic Views
    4. Prepare your Studio
    5. Key Changes
    6. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
    7. Future Releases
    8. Support
    9. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    10. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    11. Schedules Update:
    12. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
    13. Pinboards Update
    14. Web Clipper Update
    15. On the Horizon
    16. 30 September 2024
    17. 25 September 2024
    18. 20 September 2024
    19. 19 September 2024
    20. 17 September 2024
    21. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    22. Enter Programa
    23. Clear and Precise Presentations
    24. Easier Management of Data
    25. Exports That Work The Way You Do
      1. 1. Definitions
      2. 2. Details of Processing
      3. 3. European Union and United Kingdom
      4. 4. US Users / Consumers
      5. 5. General
      6. Appendix 1: Details of Processing
      7. Why MKCA Turned to Programa
      8. How MKCA Uses Programa
      9. Key Impact
      10. Scheduling with Programa and Client Approvals
      11. Streamlined Procurement Management
      12. Budget Tracking for Financial Clarity
      13. Hidden Feature for Internal Reviews
      14. Client Dashboard for Transparency and Easy Communication
      15. Centralized Project Management for Cohesion and Control
      16. Long-Term Efficiency with Programa
  13. <strong>Dakar by Kustom Timber </strong>
  14. <strong>Canvas by Kustom Timber</strong>
    1. Features
    2. Integrations & Sharing
    3. Upgrades
    4. Key Benefits:
    5. The impracticalities of using generic software
    6. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    7. Why Use Interior Design Client Proposal Templates?
    8. Key Components of an Interior Design Presentation Template
    9. Conclusion
  15. Programa Invoices
    1. Addressing the Need for Flexible Project Management in a Global Context
    2. The Solution
    3. The Result
    4. Welcome Back!
    5. 06 January 2025
  16. <strong>Small-Batch Ceramics With Lasting Impact</strong>
    1. What’s New?
    2. Why Change?
    3. Key Enhancements
    4. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    5. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    6. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
      1. Why Winning Work Matters for Interior Designers
      2. The Benefits of CRM Software for Interior Designers
      3. Using Project Management Tools as a CRM
      4. Outcome
    7. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    8. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    9. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    10. 2022
    11. 2023
    12. Purchase Orders
    13. Client Dashboard
    14. What’s next?
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2023 Product Update: Streamlining Architecture and Interior Design with Programa

A little over a year ago, we introduced Programa 2.0 to transform the way designers manage projects and specify products. Today, nearly 1,000 designers in 30 countries trust Programa as their go-to solution, specifying almost $400,000,000 of products in 2022 alone.

Our mission at Programa is to simplify and streamline the global architecture and interior design industry. With intuitive tools and powerful features, designers can manage projects and specify products with ease, unlocking efficiency gains that empower designers and brands to accomplish more with less effort.

2022 Highlights: Last year, we rolled out dozens of new features and improvements across our platform, making Programa 2.0 faster, more powerful, and easier to use. Key highlights include:

  • Introduction of the first generation of our invoicing tool, integrated with Xero for seamless invoicing.
  • Major upgrade to our Schedules feature for improved speed, power, and ease of use.
  • Launch of our Procurement tool for effortless management of payments, deliveries, quotes, and orders.
  • International upgrades, including new currencies and imperial measurements, to better serve our global user base.

2023 Releases: This year, we're raising the bar even higher with enhancements to our core tools and the introduction of groundbreaking features:

Purchase Orders: Create and send purchase orders directly from your Schedules in seconds, streamlining supplier engagement and eliminating manual processes.

Client Dashboard: Revolutionize client collaboration with Programa's world-first Client Dashboard, simplifying the sharing of information, invoices, payments, notes, and approvals with clients.

Customizable Pinboards: Enhance your visual storytelling experience with new resizing and cropping options for images on Pinboards, elevating your design presentations.

Upcoming Enhancements: In the coming months, expect advanced support for multiple currencies, tax calculation within Schedules, upgraded Quote Requests, and sophisticated sharing permissions for Schedules and beyond.

Join us in shaping the future of architecture and interior design with Programa. Experience the transformative power of our platform today.