Trade Portal 2.0 update

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Updated: 25 November 2024

Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa

With the Trade Portal 2.0, we’ve created a faster, smarter, and more seamless way to source, specify, and connect with leading brands—all while working on your projects in Programa.

Programa Trade Portal Launch

Whether you're sourcing products for a high-end residential project or managing schedules for a commercial space, the Trade Portal 2.0 is here to simplify your workflow and broaden your scope.

The Trade Portal not only serves as a reliable source for products from trusted brands but also gives you a solid platform for determining exactly what you want to include in your project. Say, in some cases it could be a trigger for an entire Schedule.

Shona McElroySMAC Studio

The marketplace made for designers and suppliers

We understand the challenges designers face in sourcing the perfect products for their projects.

  • Time Constraints - Tight deadlines and project milestones mean every minute counts.
  • Discovery Needs - Finding the right product or exploring new trends can take hours.
  • Streamlined Collaboration - Coordinating with suppliers and clients should be seamless and much more efficient.

That’s why we’ve reimagined the Trade Portal—to provide you with a central hub that meets these needs and more.

What is it like behind the Trade Portal with Brands?

A huge part of interior design is logistics and sourcing... Programa makes it easy to log, track, and transition between tasks, saving us so much time.

Tessa JamesAKI Designs

 

What’s new. Trade Portal 2.0?

We’ve upgraded every aspect of the Trade Portal to deliver a streamlined, more intuitive experience. Here are the standout features you can explore.

Trade Portal 2.0 new look and feel
Trade Portal 2.0 new look and feel

Sleek new look and feel

The first thing you’ll notice on the Trade Portal upgrade is the engaging, refreshed design enabling discovery and simple sourcing.

  • Public & private access - Explore curated collections with while logged in or logged out of Programa. Giving you options for public inspiration or private team collaboration.
  • Infinite scrolling - Browse products without interruptions for a smoother, more immersive experience. Just keep scrolling.
  • Brand highlights - Discover brand highlight tiles and immersive video carousels of featured brands and product collections with visually curated content.

Experience a design-first interface built to inspire and streamline your workflow.

 

All-new advanced search
All-new advanced search

Find exactly what you need

Say goodbye to endless searching. With our advanced product search and filtering options, you can pinpoint the perfect product in seconds.

  • Filter by key attributes - Narrow results by category, brand, price, colour, material, finish, and lead time.
  • Search modal - Use the search bar for an intuitive, interactive product search at the top. Also when searching for a product from within your schedule you have access to the entire Trade Portal marketplace.
  • Trending products & categories - Stay inspired by discovering what’s popular in the design community, from most popular products to suggested search based on what you type.

Need a premium timber flooring option available within two weeks? No problem. Advanced Product Search delivers what you need, when you need it.

Browse by category or collection
Browse by category or collection

Recommendations, category and brand highlights

Every designer knows the power of inspiration and the impact of working with brands or styles that align with their aesthetic. That’s why we created recommendations —a personalised product suggestion feed where product suggestions are based on your schedules or product library. They showcase the latest offerings, crafted to captivate and connect with your project needs.

With Programa Selects - explore curated capsules of products that showcase leading brands in the industry. Whether you’re seeking standout pieces for your projects or exploring new trends, browsing by brand or category makes it easy to discover what’s new and inspiring in the design world.

Dive into Categories – curated selections of products from leading brands in different categories, from lighting to fixtures and fittings. These categories are designed to inspire your work and streamline your sourcing process.

The Trade Portal isn’t just a showcase—it’s your gateway to the best the industry has to offer, helping you find the perfect pieces to bring your projects to life.

 

Explore high end brands in the Trade Portal
Explore high end brands in the Trade Portal

Tailored to your needs

Discover products that fit seamlessly into your current projects with personalised 'smart' recommendations.

  • Schedule and Product Library integration - Save valuable time as the Trade Portal suggests products similar to those already in your schedules or product library—no searching required.
  • Programa selects - Explore curated collections of trending and top-quality products, handpicked to inspire and complement your designs.
  • Brand we think you'll love - Looking for alternatives or to explore new collections? Explore similar brands to those you already work with, offering you more choices and flexibility.
  • Categories - Browsing products by category helps to group products so you can narrow down to find the right options for your projects, from taps to furniture to natural stone.

With Trade Portal 2.0’s intelligent features, focus on creating exceptional designs while we handle the heavy lifting.

Seamlessly source, specify and procure
Seamlessly source, specify and procure

Why designers love this

 

Here’s how the Trade Portal 2.0 will transform the way designers and suppliers work together.

  • Efficiency - Save time with advanced search and tailored recommendations.
  • Inspiration - Discover new products, brands and trends effortlessly.
  • Collaboration - Seamlessly share ideas and manage specifications across teams and projects.
  • Connection - Engage directly with suppliers to streamline inquiries and quotes. Add new suppliers directly to your address book and deal with the right rep for your account.
Trade Portal Brands and Suppliers

Start using Trade Portal 2.0

 

Whether you’re an experienced user in the Trade Portal or new to Programa, getting started is as easy as curating a Pinterest board.

  1. Log In to Programa to explore the Trade Portal in your side navigation.
  2. Browse or search for products by browsing categories or brands, exploring advanced search, or using recommendations.
  3. Add your favourites into your product library or schedules for seamless project integration.
  4. Refer your suppliers to sign up to the Trade Portal, encourage them to sync all their products into Programa and you'll never have to manually specify again.

Not a user yet? Sign up, to unlock full access to Trade Portal 2.0. Only available for Australia and New Zealand Projects currently.

Support

We have support on standby to assist you, so feel free to reach out via chat. If you encounter any issues or feel overwhelmed, we can revert you to a simpler experience.

Thank you for your participation and valuable feedback. This is just the beginning, and your insights will help us refine and improve our Speciffication and Project Management tools.

For detailed guides and support, please refer to the links provided or contact our support team at team@programa.design.

Table of contents
  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
  5. 26 June 2024
  6. 19 June 2024
  7. 18 June 2024
  8. 17 June 2024
  9. Getting Started Dashboard
  10. Schedules
  11. Client Dashboard
  12. Web Clipper
  13. Pinboards
  14. Project Management
  15. Invoicing
  16. Address Book
  17. Trade Portal
  18. ⼻ From concept to final delivery
  19. Managing your interior design business with clarity—and profit
    1. Ideal for:
  20. Programa’s design studio workshop—Live with ASID Illinois at NeoCon
  21. Are you managing your interior design projects—or are they managing you?
  22. 1. Audit your services and workflows
  23. 2. Create custom templates inside Programa
  24. 3. Package your services like products
  25. 4. Centralise your product information
  26. 5. Use your software to manage interior design clients
  27. Key takeaways from “Profitability by Design”
  28. Programa is the operating system for your design studio
    1. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    2. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    3. Collaboration Made Easy
    4. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    5. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    6. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    7. 14 August 2024
    8. 12 August 2024
    9. 13 August 2024
    10. 07 August 2024
    11. 08 August 2024
    12. 09 August 2024
    13. 05 August 2024
    14. 01 August 2024
      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>
    15. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    16. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    17. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    18. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    19. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
    20. Key Benefits:
    21. <strong>Small-Batch Ceramics With Lasting Impact</strong>
    22. &nbsp;
    23. <strong>Artisanal Craftsmanship and Timeless Techniques</strong>
    24. Design Philosophy Rooted in Simplicity and Harmony
    25. The Studio Enti Way
  29. The future of sales and marketing for A&D brands
    1. What sets Programa apart?
  30. 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
  31. Interior Design Approvals and Client Communication
    1. The Significance of Client Communication in Interior Design
    2. Key Features of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    3. Benefits of Using Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    4. Practical Applications of Programa’s Interior Design Approval Tools
    5. Conclusion
      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
  32. Discover the Versatility of Artedomus Products
  33. Why Designers Love Artedomus
    1. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
  34. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  35. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  36. What’s new. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new look and feel
    2. Find exactly what you need
    3. Recommendations, category and brand highlights
    4. Tailored to your needs
  37. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
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Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa. With the Trade Portal 2.0, we’ve created a faster, smarter, and more seamless way to source, specify, and connect with leading brands—all while working within your existing projects in Programa.

Whether you're sourcing products for a high-end residential project or managing schedules for a commercial space, the Trade Portal 2.0 is here to simplify your workflow and inspire your designs.