BlogIndustry Updates

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. 1. Step back to grow
  2. 2. Busyness isn’t a badge of honour
  3. 3. You don’t have to do it all
  4. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  5. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
  6. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
  7. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
  8. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
  9. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
  10. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
  11. Getting Started Dashboard
  12. Schedules
  13. Client Dashboard
  14. Web Clipper
  15. Pinboards
  16. Project Management
  17. Invoicing
  18. Address Book
  19. Trade Portal
    1. Information about how Programa handles your data
    2. Introduction
    3. Our Values<br />
    4. Why we process your information
    5. <br />Your rights over your information
    6. Where we transfer your information
    7. How long do we retain your information
    8. Our use of advanced technologies
    9. How we protect your information
    10. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies
    11. How you can reach us
    12. Types of data we collect and process
    13. What Personal Data we receive
    14. Retention
    15. Our purpose for using your personal data
    16. Disclosing your personal data<br />
    17. Changes to this Privacy Policy
    18. Additional Privacy Information for Brands & Suppliers<br />
    19. When and why we share your information with others
    20. Your rights over your information
    21. How long we retain your information
    22. Your customers’ information
    23. Additional Information about how we process data globally
    24. Processing data globally to fulfil our service obligations
    25. United States Regional Privacy Notice
    26. What information we collect and share about you
    27. Why we collect and share your Personal Information
    28. Sources of Personal Information
    29. How long we keep your information
  20. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
  21. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
  22. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
  23. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
  24. Bringing it all together.
  25. How AI is revolutionising interior design workflows
  26. Real benefits for real interior design studios using AI
  27. AI in Interior design: From Concept to Implementation
  28. How Programa is Shaping the Future of Interior Design AI
  29. AI revolutionising interior design: The competitive advantage
  30. Interior designers, start embracing the future of AI now
    1. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    2. Designed for Designers
    3. Dedicated In-House Design Team
    4. A Commitment to Progress and Trust
    5. Discover the New Outdoor Range
    6. Start Sourcing GlobeWest Today
    7. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    8. Customisation at its Best
  31. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  32. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  33. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  34. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  35. Making It All Work Together
    1. Information about the Programa Payments Service
    2. The Programa Payments Service
    3. Getting or Activating a Payments Services Account
    4. Processing Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
    5. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
    6. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
  36. The future of sales and marketing for A&D brands
    1. What sets Programa apart?
  37. 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
      2. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      3. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    6. Register to join our highly requested webinar On February 27th
    7. What To Expect In The Session
      1. Why Your Studio Will Benefit?
      2. Reserve Your Spot
    8. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  38. 1. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  39. 2. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  40. 3. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
  41. 4. Offering Virtual Consultations and Collaborating with Others in the Industry
  42. 5. Showcasing a Diverse Portfolio and Staying Ahead with Future Trends in Client Engagement Strategies
  43. Embracing the Evolution of Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 and Beyond!
    1. What is Transparency?
    2. What are the benefits?
    3. Getting Started
    4. Overview of Each Platform
      1. A Note from Zoe
    5. Join the Future of Design
      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. The Beautiful Yet Brutal Reality
      9. The Normalised Struggle
      10. Imagining a Different Way
    6. What were the small signs of dysfunction in your old systems that you ignored for too long?
    7. Rebuilding the Studio Operating System
      1. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
      2. What are cookies?
      3. How do we use cookies?
      4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
      5. Optional Cookies
      6. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
      7. Updates to this Policy
      8. How to contact us
    8. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    9. 2022
    10. 2023
    11. Purchase Orders
    12. What’s next?
Reading: 2023 Product Update, We're on a mission to simplify and streamline the global A&D industry
Try Programa for free with a 7 day trial

Try Programa for free with a 7 day trial

Join the world’s best studios

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.