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2023 Product Update

We're on a mission to simplify and streamline the global architecture and interior design industry.
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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. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
  2. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
  3. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
  4. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
  5. The Programa Advantage
  6. The Trade Portal Advantage
  7. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
  8. Effortless Updates and Revisions
  9. Collaboration Made Easy
  10. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
  11. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
  12. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
  13. Enter Programa
  14. Clear and Precise Presentations
  15. Easier Management of Data
  16. Exports That Work The Way You Do
  17. All spots have been filled
  18. Board View:
  19. List View:
  20. Timeline View:
  21. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
  22. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  23. Studio WIP
  24. What else is new?
  25. What’s coming in February?
  26. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
  27. Security Controls
  28. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  29. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
  30. Your IP is Yours, Forever
  31. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
  32. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
  33. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
  34. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
  35. Bringing it all together.
    1. What’s New at Programa?
    2. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
    3. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
    4. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
  36. The Range
  37. Installation
  38. Service
  39. Support
    1. Creating spaces seamlessly, blending style and comfort is nothing short of an art form.
  40. Beanbags: Where Comfort Meets Elegance
  41. Serving Trays: Functional Elegance
  42. Lights: Illuminating Ambiance
    1. Whether you’re designing a residential home, a commercial space, or a public area, SACKit® ‘s products provide a perfect canvas for architects and designers to express their creativity.
    2.  
    3. These are not just furnishings; they are statements of design excellence.
  43. Client Portal
  44. Client Communication
  45. Rebranding
  46. Client Testimonial
  47. Software Solution
  48. What you’ll learn in this article:
    1. Price Is Positioning
    2. Strategic Pricing
    3. Profitability = Power
    4. Clarity Is Luxury
    5. Embodied Confidence = Energetic Alignment
    6. Your Next Move
  49. Seven Tips for Knowing Your Value as an Interior Designer
  50. <strong>1. Get clear on your offering.</strong>
  51. <strong>2. Know who you want to work with.</strong>
  52. <strong>3. Don’t compare yourself to others.</strong>
  53. <strong>4. Set clear boundaries.</strong>
  54. <strong>5. Learn to say no.</strong>
  55. <strong>6. Follow systems and processes.</strong>
  56. <strong>7. Get help.</strong>
  57. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  58. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  59. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  60. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  61. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  62. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  63. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  64. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  65. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    2. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    3. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    4. 2022
    5. 2023
    6. Purchase Orders
    7. Client Dashboard
    8. 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.