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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. 12 July 2024
  2. 09 July 2024
  3. 05 July 2024
  4. 04 July 2024
  5. 02 July 2024
  6. 01 July 2024
  7. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  8. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
    2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
    3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
    4. We interviewed Associates Callie van der Merwe, Calvin Janse van Vuuren & Roberto Zambri from COOOP, powered by Design Partnership about their latest project, The Meat & Wine Co.
    5. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    6. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  9. Getting Started Dashboard
  10. Schedules
  11. Client Dashboard
  12. Web Clipper
  13. Pinboards
  14. Project Management
  15. Invoicing
  16. Address Book
  17. Trade Portal
    1. Features
    2. Integrations & Sharing
    3. Upgrades
    4. In the world of interior design, where comfort seamlessly fuses with elegance, SACKit® stands as a statement of comfort and style.
    5. Whether you're designing a residential haven, a commercial masterpiece, or a public retreat, SACKit® beanbags provide the perfect canvas for architects and designers to express their creativity.
    6. Nickolas Gurtler Studio: Redefining Interior Design with Programa
  18. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
  19. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
  20. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
  21. The Issue
  22. The Solution
  23. The Result
  24. 30 August 2024
  25. 27 August 2024
  26. 22 August 2024
  27. 21 August 2024
  28. 20 August 2024
  29. 19 August 2024
  30. 16 August 2024
  31. 15 August 2024
  32. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
    1. A Note from Zoe
  33. Join the Future of Design
  34. Seven Tips for Knowing Your Value as an Interior Designer
  35. <strong>1. Get clear on your offering.</strong>
  36. <strong>2. Know who you want to work with.</strong>
  37. <strong>3. Don’t compare yourself to others.</strong>
  38. <strong>4. Set clear boundaries.</strong>
  39. <strong>5. Learn to say no.</strong>
  40. <strong>6. Follow systems and processes.</strong>
  41. <strong>7. Get help.</strong>
    1. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    2. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    3. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
      1. The Power of a Strong Supplier Profile
      2. Optimize Your Notification System
      3. Maintaining an Active, Engaged Presence
    4. 14 May 2024
    5. 09 May 2024
    6. 03 May 2024
    7. 02 May 2024
    8. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    9. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    10. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    11. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    12. Bringing it all together.
  42. Support for ASID (American Society for Interior Design) members
    1. Register to join our highly requested webinar On February 27th
    2. What To Expect In The Session
      1. Why Your Studio Will Benefit?
      2. Reserve Your Spot
      3. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
      4. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
      5. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
      6. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
      7. Build Your Own Product Libraries
      8. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
      9. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
      10. Effortless Integration and Customization
      11. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
      12. Key Features:
    3. 1. Schedules
    4. 2. Project Management
    5. 3. Client Dashboard
    6. 4. Pinboards
    7. 5. Financials View
    8. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
    9. Security Controls
    10. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    11. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
    12. Your IP is Yours, Forever
  43. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  44. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  45. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
    1. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
    2. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
    3. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
    4. Getting Started is a Breeze
    5. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    6. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    7. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    8. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    9. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    10. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
    11. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
    12. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
    13. Client Approval Process
    14. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
    15. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    16. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    17. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    18. All-encompassing Project Management
    19. A Library at Your Fingertips
    20. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
  46. The future of sales and marketing for A&D brands
    1. What sets Programa apart?
  47. What’s in Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new interface
    2. Advanced search and filters
    3. Showcase product collections by category
    4. Curated recommendations
    5. What's unique for brands?
      1. Support
  48. Programa Invoices
    1. Key Benefits:
      1. How It Works
      2. Viewing Your Schedule
      3. Approving Products
      4. The Benefits of the Client Dashboard
      5. Task Management
      6. Phases
      7. Dynamic Views
      8. Prepare your Studio
      9. Key Changes
      10. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
      11. Future Releases
    2. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
    3. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
    4. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
    5. Board View:
    6. List View:
    7. Timeline View:
    8. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
    9. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    10. Tailored PDF Exports
    11. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    12. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    13. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    14. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    15. Tablet-friendly update
      1. Definitions
      2. Details of Processing
      3. European Union and United Kingdom
      4. US Users / Consumers
      5. General
      6. Appendix 1: Details of Processing
      7. The Hidden Cost of Chaos
      8. Enter the Digital Design Revolution
      9. Master Your Design Universe
      10. Design Intelligence at Work
      11. The Feedback Doesn't Lie
      12. Beyond Organization: Empowering Creativity
      13. A Day in the Life with Programa
      14. The Future of Interior Design is Here
  49. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  50. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    1. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    2. Enter Programa
    3. Clear and Precise Presentations
    4. Easier Management of Data
    5. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    6. What is a Spec Sheet?
    7. The Power of Programa
    8. Flexible Design Features
    9. Ease of Use
    10. Cost Savings
    11. Increased Productivity
    12. The impracticalities of using generic software
    13. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    14. 2022
    15. 2023
    16. Purchase Orders
    17. 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.