To Do, To Done: Your Projects in a Glance

The Only Project Management Tool You Need
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Programa
Updated: 13 September 2024

With the recent Studio update in Programa, we’ve introduced powerful tools to streamline project management and give your team greater visibility and control over every phase of your work.

In this article, we’ll explore two key features: Task Management and Phases, and how they integrate across project-specific boards and your Studio view, giving you an overarching perspective. Mastering these features will immediately enhance your studio’s project management capabilities.

Getting Started is Easy

Create tasks from the Board or List view and set up phases when creating tasks or from the project settings.

Just a reminder, if you need help throughout any task creation, our support team is always available through live chat in the app.

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Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check

Programa’s new Task Management views let you easily create, assign, and track tasks across your projects. Here’s what you can do:

  • Customizable Tasks: Add details like Task Name, Description, Assigned Team Members, Target Dates, Phases, Attachments, Subtasks, and Comments. This ensures every aspect of your project is documented and easy to access.
  • Task Dashboards: View all your tasks in a clean, organized dashboard that shows you what’s in progress, completed, or pending.
  • Dynamic Views: Switch between Board View, List View, and Timeline View to see your tasks from different perspectives, helping you stay on top of every project stage.

Pro Tip: Use dynamic views to customize how you visualize project tasks, ensuring you’re always focusing on the most critical elements.

Select and Edit your Design Phases

Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects

Phases allow you to break down your projects into distinct stages, making it easier to manage progress and ensure smooth transitions between each phase of the project lifecycle. With Phases, you can:

  • Define Clear Milestones: Organize your project into manageable parts that help you track progress from concept to completion.
  • Task Association: Link specific tasks to project phases to keep your team aligned on what needs to be done and when.
  • Project Timeline View: Use the Timeline View to see the entire project schedule and easily adjust deadlines as needed.

Pro Tip: Combine Phases with Task Management to create a comprehensive, structured workflow that’s easy to track and adjust in real time.

Completed Task Card

Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow

By leveraging both Task Management and Phases, you’re creating a powerful, fully integrated system that allows for seamless project management:

  • Team Collaboration: Everyone knows exactly what needs to be done and when. You can assign tasks, track progress, and adjust priorities in real-time.
  • Clear Communication: Keep your team aligned without the need for constant status meetings. The new Studio view lets everyone stay updated on progress.
  • Data-Driven Decision Making: Over time, you’ll collect valuable data on task durations and workflow patterns, allowing you to improve resource management and forecasting for future projects.

Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases

To get started with the new Task Management and Phases features:

  • Open Your Project, and select the project-specific Project Management board.
  • Add Tasks by clicking the “+ Add Task” button. Customize with details like due dates, task phases, and team member assignments.
  • Assign Phases to your project tasks. Select the relevant phase from the dropdown menu to keep everything organized by stage.

Bringing it all together.

Next, we run through how you can bring everything together with Project Phases.

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  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
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  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
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  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
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  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
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    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
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    6. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
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  50. What’s New. Trade Portal 2.0?
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    3. Collections Define Your Vision
    4. Tailored To Your Needs
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    9. The All-new Web Clipper
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    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.
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      2. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
      3. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
      4. Getting Started is a Breeze
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    24. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    25. Tailored PDF Exports
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    28. Customisation at its Best
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      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.
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