Are you leaving money on the table?

So, what if you could reclaim that time?

What if your projects started with the same clarity and elegance you bring to your designs?

This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter—by implementing project templates and offering packaged services that scale with your studio.

We've partnered with ASID New York Chapter to bring guidance on best practice ways to setup your studio and take more control of your time, profits and focus more on the designs.

Master your time, profits, and creative vision with Programa

Here's how you can streamline your design workflow

• Identifying your most profitable project types.
• Mapping time and pricing for accurate pricing and budgeting.
• Building templates and libraries for efficient project management.
• See how tools like Programa can assist in these processes.

Whether you’re new to Programa or a seasoned user, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and practical strategies you can implement right away.

The hidden cost of disorganized project management

In competitive design markets and cities like New York, efficiency isn't just nice-to-have—it's essential for survival and growth.

That’s not just time saved—that’s revenue reclaimed. Billable hours that can go back into design work and client relationships.

Template mastery: your secret weapon for scalability

Most design studios operate with inconsistent systems, leading to:

• Unpredictable timelines
• Repetitive project setup
• Scope creep and misalignment
• Difficulty scaling operations

The solution? A strategic template ecosystem that:

• Streamlines your process
• Standardizes the client experience
• Protects your creative bandwidth
• Supports your studio’s growth

How to create your project management ecosystem

Audit your project types

• What are your core service offerings? (styling, full renovation, new build)
• What are the consistent phases in each project type?
• Which deliverables repeat across similar projects?

Build your master templates

• Create a distinct workflow template for each service offering
• Include standard timelines and phase structures
• Pre-populate with repeatable tasks and milestones

Evolve from templates to products

• Package these templates into clearly defined service offerings
• Assign appropriate flat-fee pricing to each service package
• Create clear deliverable scope that clients can understand
• Set boundaries for out-of-scope work to protect your time

Packaged design service: Transform how clients see your value

Stop selling abstract "design services." Start offering concrete design solutions as products.

Traditional design services challenges:

• Vague scope boundaries
• Difficulty communicating value
• Endless customization requests and back and forth
• Difficulty forecasting revenue

Packaged service advantages:

• Clear deliverables clients can understand and visualize
• Defined processes with transparent timelines and expectations
• Predictable workloads and budgets for your team
• Premium positioning in the marketplace attracting the right clients

The power of a Product Library

Your product library isn't just a catalog—it's the foundation of your design consistency and efficiency.

It’s where you keep:

• Pre-vetted furniture collections for different project types
• Align specifications across multiple projects
• Eliminate repetitive selection work
• Consistent material specifications ready to add to the project

With Programa's Product Library, you'll:

• Eliminate redundant specification work
• Ensure consistent quality across projects
• Reduce errors in ordering and implementation
• Present cohesive options to clients live via the Client Dashboard effortlessly

Project template showcase: the design package

Imagine what your productized design service and corresponding template might look like for a "Design or Styling Package":

Phase 1: Discovery

• Onboarding & contracts
• Client questionnaire (template)
• Site floor plan & photography
• Style direction presentation

Phase 2: Conceptualization

• Space planning (2 options)
• Pinboard development
• Initial product selections
• Client feedback round

Phase 3: Specification

• Final selections
• Procurement schedule
• Client sign-off process

Phase 4: Implementation

• Delivery logistics
• Installation coordination
• Final styling + photography
• Post-project client wrap-up

Instead of starting from zero, you’re delivering a repeatable, high-value experience—with less stress, more profit, and clear client expectations.

Programa: Powerful tools

Programa gives you the tools to streamline your design business:

• Customizable project templates
• A growing, centralized product library
• Specification & Project Schedule tools that save time
• A Client Dashboard that keeps communication clear

This isn’t just about project management. It’s about business transformation.