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The World’s Leading Specification Software

Programa
Programa
Updated: 03 July 2024

Are you overwhelmed with the endless spreadsheets, documents, and software you use to manage your architectural or design projects? If you answered yes, then you’re not alone; hundreds of designers we surveyed while building Programa expressed the same thing as their number one frustration with technology in delivering projects. With advanced scheduling capabilities and real-time access to specifications and schedules, Programa ensures you, your team and your clients stay on top of your project’s progress.

Programa’s scheduling and specification features are seamlessly integrated across our tools, from idea to procurement, allowing you to focus on the tasks without requiring time-consuming data entry.

Find time to design again, without needless data entry.

Imagine organising all your project materials in one centralised location. Programa’s product library consolidates all your materials, fixtures, furniture (or whatever your specification needs) into one centralised location, providing easy access and reuse of specifications and other product information. You no longer need to spend hours sifting through multiple documents to find what you want. You can easily search by keyword, manufacturer or product name to find the information you need quickly and efficiently. Use the Web Clipper to add products from anywhere online to your project’s product schedule or your studio’s Product Library. Add custom specs and attachments like installation instructions for a complete overview of a product.

The Programa Product Library

Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration

Designs aren’t just about visuals; they’re also about communication. Programa understands this, which is why it’s made sharing your design concepts and specifications effortlessly easy. With just a click, access live views across mood boards, specifications, and other design aspects. These aren’t just any views; they’re dynamic, real-time, and designed to facilitate collaboration.

Whether it’s your design team, suppliers, tradespeople, or clients, everyone can have customised access to the project’s specifications and schedules. This means everyone is on the same page, making misunderstandings and miscommunications a relic of the past. In the age of remote work and global collaborations, Programa’s specification software proves to be an indispensable asset.

Presenting your design concepts and specifications professionally and with good design is essential for impressing clients and securing project and product approval. Share specifications in a click with Programa’s shareable live views across specification, mood boards and more. These features facilitate seamless collaboration with your team, suppliers, trades and clients by providing customisable, real-time access to project specifications and schedules. Programa’s specification software ensures smooth communication and lets all parties stay informed and aligned throughout the project. Make version control issues a thing of the past as Programa’s specification features guarantee seamless communication, keeping everyone informed and on the same page at all stages of the project.

Share always up-to-date, custom views of your projects and specifications.

Customisation at its Best

In the realm of design, individuality reigns supreme. Understanding the multifaceted demands of various design studios, Programa emerges as a dynamic tool rather than a static, one-size-fits-all solution. It celebrates the fact that each project, studio, and stakeholder group is unique, offering a plethora of customization features that allow you to fine-tune its functionalities to match your specific requirements.

With Programa, you’re in the driver’s seat. Whether you’re preparing a presentation for an initial client meeting, conducting a midpoint review, or preparing for a final project handover, the software ensures you present just the right amount of information, tailored to your audience. By giving you the power to control what your stakeholders view, Programa allows you to keep certain elements under wraps until you’re ready to unveil them, ensuring each phase of your project gets the spotlight it deserves.

Streamlined communication enables stress free creativity

For designers and architects aiming for perfection in every aspect of their projects, Programa’s specification software is a must-have. It offers a harmonious blend of functionality, flexibility, and finesse, ensuring your projects are presented impressively and managed efficiently. Embrace the future of design specifications by starting Programa free today.

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
    16. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    17. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    18. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    19. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    20. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    21. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    22. 28 November 2024
    23. 27 November 2024
    24. 26 November 2024
    25. 20 November 2024
    26. 19 November 2024
    27. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    28. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    29. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    30. All-encompassing Project Management
    31. A Library at Your Fingertips
    32. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
    33. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    34. Customisation at its Best
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Unlock efficiency and creativity in your design projects with Programa, the premier specification software updated on 20 March 2024. Say goodbye to the hassle of spreadsheets and disjointed documents. Programa is designed to streamline your architectural and interior design projects from conception to procurement. Featuring advanced scheduling, real-time access to specifications, and a centralized product library, it enables seamless collaboration and instant sharing across your team and clients. Discover how Programa transforms project management, allowing more time for design and less for data entry. Start your free trial today and experience stress-free project management tailored to the unique needs of designers and architects.