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Updated: 09 December 2024

28 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixes to counts not updating in Program Management

Programa for Brands

  • Fixes and improvements to Brands pages
  • Fixes and enhancements to Collections and navigational elements in the Trade Portal
  • Homepage now better adapts to different device screen sizes

27 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixes for issues with customer names and tax codes and third party accounting software.
  • Permission structure for Pausing subscriptions
  • Changes to sidenav when user is a trial vs paid, on mobile.
  • You will now be better redirected to pages you were trying to access, once you log in, instead of always being sent to the default projects page.
  • Improvements in the background for us at Programa internally to better support your schedule import needs.

 

Programa for Brands

  • More visual tweaks to the hero brands space
  • Responsiveness improvements to homepage
  • Better behaviour for users opening editorial links

26 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Better handling of unused software connections
  • (Coming soon) Ability to pause your subscription

 

Programa for Brands

  • Improvements to how we handle Products with many variant options and variants.
  • Styling updates to hero brands space
  • Updates to how we handle categories
  • Better handling of missing data (if the situation arose)

20 November 2024

 

Programa for Brands

  • Tweaks and visual updates for trending products, brands directory, logged out view, product details.
  • Additional hero brand spaces on homepage
  • Visual and styling changes to categories layout

19 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • New Cancel flow (Not going to include this in release notes)
  • Ability to pause and resume your subscription (coming soon)
  • Fix for issue when exporting to PDF when some items are hidden
  • Updates for increased mobile-friendliness across the platform
  • Improvements to invoice processing fee calculation
  • You can now enter information in a 'country' field in Address Book for more complete customer information.
  • Improvements and updates to tax calculations
  • Better handling of sales tax calculations given the new country code field in Address Book.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Empty state for sub-brand profile pages
  • Fixes and improvements for Product pages
  • Fixes to Categories page
  • Visual tweaks and changes for Trade Portal (AU/NZ only)
  • Trade Portal editorials
  • Changes to height of variant selectors section on Product Details page
Table of contents
  1. Why Winning Work Matters for Interior Designers
  2. The Benefits of CRM Software for Interior Designers
  3. Using Project Management Tools as a CRM
  4. Outcome
  5. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    1. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    2. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  6. 30 August 2024
  7. 27 August 2024
  8. 22 August 2024
  9. 21 August 2024
  10. 20 August 2024
  11. 19 August 2024
  12. 16 August 2024
  13. 15 August 2024
  14. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
  15. Security Controls
  16. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  17. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
  18. Your IP is Yours, Forever
  19. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  20. 14 August 2024
  21. 12 August 2024
  22. 13 August 2024
  23. 07 August 2024
  24. 08 August 2024
  25. 09 August 2024
  26. 05 August 2024
  27. 01 August 2024
  28. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
  29. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
  30. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
  31. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
  32. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
  33. <strong>Meet Brightgreen’s MINI Collection: When Less, Meets More</strong>
  34. <strong>Revolutionise Your Lighting Design and Layouts</strong>
  35. The Issue
  36. The Result
  37. The Solution
  38. Get Started Today
  39. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
  40. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
  41. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
    1. 1. Specification Management Command Center
    2. 2. Project Management Suite
    3. 3. Procurement & Financial Tools
    4. 4. Client Dashboard
    5. 5. Digital Design Libraries
    6. Why Programa Stands Out
    7. Fast-Track Your Setup
    8. The Future of FF&E Management
    9. Transform Your FF&E Management Today
    10. Explore our ‘Made with Programa’ feature, where Shona McElroy of SMAC Studio shares the journey behind ‘Introspection,’ highlighting the challenges, workflow, and how Programa played a pivotal role from concept to completion.
  42. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
  43. Effortless Updates and Revisions
  44. Collaboration Made Easy
  45. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
  46. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
  47. Programa Invoices
    1. A comprehensive look into Dean Dyson's mission, culture, and integration of Programa for efficient project management and client communication.
    2. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    3. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    4. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    5. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    6. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
  48. <strong>Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa</strong>
  49. The Trade Marketplace Made For Designers And Suppliers
  50. What’s New. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. A Sleek New Look and Feel
    2. Find Exactly What You Need
    3. Collections Define Your Vision
    4. Tailored To Your Needs
    5. Why Designers Love This
    6. Start Using Trade Portal 2.0
      1. Support
    7. Q3 Product Update
    8. The world’s best scheduling software gets even better.
    9. The All-new Web Clipper
    10. Other Improvements
    11. What’s next?
    12. Based in Sydney, YSG is a multi-disciplinary practice trailblazing architectural builds and interior design across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The studio charges spaces with atmospheric potency, staging, and storytelling driving their narrative process. With bold concepts and resourceful details, YSG's projects hopefully stir the soul and spark an emotive drive to feel one's best self within them.
    13. What’s New?
    14. Why Change?
    15. Key Enhancements
    16. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    17. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    18. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    19. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    20. The Shortcomings of Conventional Tools for Interior Designers
    21. Breaking Away from Tradition with Programa
    22. From FF&E to beautiful client comms with Programa.
      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
    23. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
    24. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    25. Tailored PDF Exports
    26. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    27. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    28. Customisation at its Best
    29. Key Benefits:
    30. 26 June 2024
    31. 19 June 2024
    32. 18 June 2024
    33. 17 June 2024
    34. Studio WIP
    35. What else is new?
    36. What’s coming in February?
    37. 19 December 2024
    38. 17 December 2024
    39. 10 December 2024
    40. 09 December 2024
    41. 03 December 2024
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
    42. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    43. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    44. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    45. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    46. Bringing it all together.
    47. 12 July 2024
    48. 09 July 2024
    49. 05 July 2024
    50. 04 July 2024
    51. 02 July 2024
    52. 01 July 2024
      1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
    53. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    54. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    55. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    56. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    57. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    58. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    59. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
    60. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
    61. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
  51. About March Twice Interiors
    1. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
    2. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
    3. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
    4. Client Approval Process
    5. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
    6. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    7. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    8. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
  52. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  53. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  54. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  55. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  56. Making It All Work Together
    1. The impracticalities of using generic software
    2. Enter Programa.
    3. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    4. 11 October 2024
    5. 10 October 2024
    6. 07 October 2024
    7. 03 October 2024
    8. 02 October 2024
      1. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
      2. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
      3. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
      4. Reusing and Grouping Components
  57. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
    1. How Does the Programa x QuickBooks Integration Work?
    2. Goodbye Fragmented Financial Management
    3. Build Connected and Efficient Processes<br />
    4. Meet The Programa x QuickBooks Integration<br />
    5. 14 May 2024
    6. 09 May 2024
    7. 03 May 2024
    8. 02 May 2024
  58. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  59. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  60. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  61. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  62. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  63. <strong>Illegal Content</strong>
    1. Introduction
    2. Why we have User Guidelines
    3. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
    4. Rules for user-generated content
    5. How can I report an issue or get support?
    6. Discover the artistry beneath your feet with WOODCUT's Premium Ash Collection – the foundation of exquisite interiors.
    7. &nbsp;
    8. Why Choose WOODCUT’s Premium Ash Collection?
    9. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
    10. What are cookies?
    11. How do we use cookies?
    12. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    13. Optional Cookies
    14. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
    15. Updates to this Policy
    16. How to contact us
    17. What is Transparency?
      1. 1. Design Fees
      2. 2. Margins on Product
      3. 3. Managing Budgets and Timelines
    18. What are the benefits?
    19. Getting Started
      1. Delve into an engaging discussion with Gabrielle Rosenfeld, Interior Design Lecturer at ISCD.
      2. What We Do
      3. Our Mission
      4. Why Leading Design Firms Choose Programa
      5. Time Tracking That Speaks Your Language
      6. Client Communication Reimagined
      7. Automation for the Creative Mind
      8. The Impact on Your Studio
      9. <a href="https://programa.design/features/best-interior-design-project-management-software" target="_blank">Beyond Project Management</a>
      10. Your Design Evolution Starts Here
    20. Wish there was a way to grow sales and better connect with clients?
    21. Why Does This Matter To Me As A Brand / Supplier?
    22. What Does That Translate To?
  64. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  65. <strong>How Will It Solve My Problems?</strong>
    1. What does the Trade Portal Offer?
    2. What will it be like day to day?
    3. The Trade Portal Advantage
    4. 30 May 2024
    5. 27 May 2024
    6. 24 May 2024
    7. 23 May 2024
    8. 16 May 2024
  66. The Future Of Sales And Marketing For A&D Brands
    1. What Sets Programa Apart?
  67. What’s In Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. A Sleek New Interface
    2. Smart Search
    3. Collections Showcase Your Best
    4. Smart Recommendations
    5. What's Unique For Brands?
      1. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
      2. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
      3. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
      4. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
      5. Build Your Own Product Libraries
      6. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
      7. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
      8. Effortless Integration and Customization
      9. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
      10. Key Features:
    6. The Range
    7. Installation
    8. Service
    9. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
    10. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
    11. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  68. Materials Mastery: Sourcing, Selection, and Inventory
    1. Pinboards: Your Creative Oasis
    2. Financial Finesse: The Art of Business Management
    3. Embark on Your Programa Journey Today
      1. A Note from Zoe
    4. Join the Future of Design
      1. Information about the Programa In App Payment Services
      2. <br />The Programa Payments Service
      3. Getting a Payments Services Account
      4. Processing Card Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
      5. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
      6. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      7. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      8. View and Manage Access
      9. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      10. File-Specific Filtering
      11. Benefits of the Update
    5. Programa and ASID empower interior designers with cutting-edge project management tools
  69. Enhancing the Design Process with Programa and ASID
  70. Exclusive Webinar for ASID Members
  71. Key Benefits of the Programa and ASID Partnership
    1. About Programa
    2. About the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
    3. Take advantage of the Programa and ASID Partnership now
    4. 28 November 2024
    5. 27 November 2024
    6. 26 November 2024
    7. 20 November 2024
    8. 19 November 2024

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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for November 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.