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Updated: 25 July 2024

26 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Project Management (coming soon!)
    • Task delete confirmation
    • New Checklists in Tasks for Project Management - ability to easily add, complete, and remove checklist items in Task cards.
    • Ability to see team members assigned to a Task directly in Board view, with a max of 3 visible members and an indicator for additional hidden team members
    • New Key Date feature - Add and display important dates set on a task, and see it in the Timeline view
    • New ability to see the number of completed and total checklist items in Board and List View for each Task
    • Resolved issue where the project-timeline header overlapped with project management menu options.
    • Ability to display selected phases on task cards in Board view
    • Elegant handle of profiles pictures with no image set.
    • Added Task comments in Project Management with ability to add, view, and delete comments.
    • Tasks created in any swim lane now assumes the status of that swimlane, and not default to 'To Do'
    • Added search functionality to task attribute dropdowns
  • Fixed an issue where a blank page was generated at the end of Schedule Export PDF when terms and conditions were turned off before exporting
  • Fix to maintain scroll position after archiving or deleting photos in Pinboards.
  • Empty state for Schedules now provides clear call to actions for new users to easily navigate and add products.
  • Improved padding around the checkbox and resolved visibility/accessibility issues in Shared Schedules.
  • (Coming soon) Apple Signup and Login using your Apple credentials.
  • Added spinner in Task form to indicate when sending or saving data

 

Programa for Brands

  • Enhanced Get Started Page with new payment logic and streamlined onboarding steps
  • Improved accessibility for the Done button on the Supplier Company Edit detail side panel in Safari browser.
  • Search in new Brand Directory
  • Backend preparation for new Brands plans launch
  • New filter by category in Brands Directory
  • New Supplier Brand company page showcasing a snapshot of the Brands products and link to view the rest of those Brand's products.
  • Updated to new Brand Plan names
  • New "Jump to" carousel feature in Brands Directory

19 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers:

  • Project Management coming soon
    • Enhanced Timeline View now integrates Project and Phase data
  • Better validation messages when importing address book data
  • Improved Task form now resets when opening the modal for easier data entry.
  • Fixed Pinboards 'Move to Section' menu when bulk changing pins now displays all sections and is scrollable for improved user experience.

 

Programa for Brands

  • New ability to add a header image to your sub-Brand's profile (to be used if the sub-brand is a featured Brand in the new Brand Directory)
  • Revamped brand cards on the Brand Profile page

18 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Coming soon for Project Management
    • Start and stop timers directly from Task Cards with cumulative time tracking.
    • List View for Tasks in a Project, now displaying task details including status, phase, target date, team members, and recorded time.
  • Fixed the issue where invoice transaction fee amounts were not showing up in QuickBooks
  • New simple bulk actions in Image Library

17 June 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Ability to add and remove team members to/from a Task in Project Management, with the ability to select up to 50 members and search for them.
  • Ability to internally import schedule data from a template.
  • Resolved Time Tracking issue where time entries became unlinked from Board card: Users can now view previous time entries and create new entries as expected.
  • Fixed an issue with German month names.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Update Side Navigation panel access logic to align with new Brands Plans.
  • Add 'Featured Content' to Brand Profile which can be self-edited and updated.
  • New 'Featured Brands' section in Brands Directory including dynamic cards that either show Brand banner or associated Brand products.
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?
    9. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    10. Tailored PDF Exports
    11. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    12. 26 June 2024
    13. 19 June 2024
    14. 18 June 2024
    15. 17 June 2024
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for June 2024, spanning from the beginning to the end of the month. Delve into the intricacies of the latest updates tailored for designers and brands alike. With a focus on enhancing user experience and optimizing functionality, our updates include the implementation of tax feedback, improvements in QuickBooks integration, and fixes for various issues ranging from product deletion processes to PDF export glitches. Technical enhancements such as mutation flow refactorization and removal of unused components underline our commitment to refining the platform's performance and efficiency. Whether you're a designer seeking streamlined project management tools or a brand aiming for enhanced product visibility and management, our Release Notes offer valuable insights into the ongoing evolution of Programa. Stay informed, stay ahead.