Programa offers interior designers a comprehensive platform to streamline their workflows and enhance project management efficiency. With features like customizable schedules, a client dashboard, web clipper for product imports, and real-time collaboration tools, Programa is designed to simplify the design process. The platform also includes tools for task management, invoicing, and client approvals, providing designers with everything they need in one place. From creating your first project to advanced invoicing and time tracking, Programa supports your business at every step. Get started with Programa and maximize the efficiency of your design practice.
Welcome to Programa’s comprehensive guide, where we break down the essentials of using our platform to streamline your design workflow. Here, we summarize the key features and benefits of Programa to help you get started and maximize your design practice.
Programa was launched in 2021 to address the unique workflow challenges faced by interior designers. With a global user base in over 85 countries, our platform is built to support designers in managing their projects more effectively. Our team, based in the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, and Australia, is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and training.
When logging into Programa, you’ll land on the “Getting Started” dashboard. This dashboard is designed to guide you through the initial steps of setting up your account and understanding the platform. Key activities include:
• Creating Your First Project: Begin by setting up a demo schedule to familiarize yourself with the interface.
• Adding Content: Start specifying products and utilizing the Web Clipper for easy data import.
• Utilizing Resources: Explore our detailed guides and help center for a deeper understanding of each feature.
Schedules are a core component of Programa, allowing you to centralize all project data. Key benefits include:
The Client Dashboard provides a centralized location for clients to review project information. Features include:
The Web Clipper is an essential tool for importing product information directly from supplier websites. Benefits include:
Pinboards are a simple online presentation tool for collating images and concepts. Benefits include:
Programa’s project management tools help you keep track of tasks and deadlines. Key features include:
• Kanban Boards: Use columns for to-do, doing, in review, and done to manage task progress.
• Time Tracking: Track time spent on tasks directly within the platform.
• StudioWhip: Get a universal view of all tasks and deadlines across projects.
Programa’s invoicing system helps you manage project finances efficiently. Key features include:
• Integration with Bookkeeping Software: Programa integrates with Stripe, Xero and QuickBooks.
• Creating Invoices: Create invoices by pulling products directly from your schedules and adding time-tracking data.
• Customizable Items: Add custom line items to invoices for more detailed billing.
• Syncing with Time Entries: Time entries from the time tracking tool can be added to invoices, ensuring accurate billing for hours worked.
By leveraging Programa’s invoicing system, designers can streamline their financial management and ensure accurate, timely billing for their projects.
The Address Book centralizes all your contacts, including suppliers, clients, and other stakeholders. Benefits include:
• Organized Contacts: Keep all contact information in one place.
• Tagging System: Use tags to categorize contacts for easy filtering and retrieval.
The Trade Portal is a curated marketplace for sourcing and specifying products from leading brands - available exclusively to designers in Australia and New Zealand, with a U.S. launch coming soon.
