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Programa
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. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
  2. For Designers
  3. For Brands
  4. What’s Next?
  5. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  6. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  7. 13 September 2024
  8. 11 September 2024
  9. 06 September 2024
  10. 05 September 2024
  11. 03 September 2024
  12. 02 September 2024
  13. Key Benefits:
  14. 1. What Is FF&E Procurement?
  15. 2. The Step-by-Step FF&E Purchasing Process
  16. 3. Building a Furniture Schedule for Interior Design in Programa
  17. 4. Ready-Made Programa FF&E Schedule Templates & Extensions
  18. 5. Best Practices & Pitfalls to Avoid in Programa
    1. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
    2. What are cookies?
    3. How do we use cookies?
    4. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    5. Optional Cookies
    6. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
    7. Updates to this Policy
    8. How to contact us
    9. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    10. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    11. 31 October 2024
    12. 30 October 2024
    13. 29 October 2024
    14. 24 October 2024
    15. 23 October 2024
    16. 22 October 2024
    17. 17 October 2024
    18. 15 October 2024
    19. 31 July 2024
    20. 30 July 2024
    21. 29 July 2024
    22. 26 July 2024
    23. 23 July 2024
    24. 18 July 2024
    25. How are you using Programa?
    26. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
    27. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  19. 1. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  20. 2. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  21. 3. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
  22. 4. Offering Virtual Consultations and Collaborating with Others in the Industry
  23. 5. Showcasing a Diverse Portfolio and Staying Ahead with Future Trends in Client Engagement Strategies
  24. Embracing the Evolution of Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 and Beyond!
    1. 28 November 2024
    2. 27 November 2024
    3. 26 November 2024
    4. 20 November 2024
    5. 19 November 2024
  25. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
      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
    3. <strong>Meet Brightgreen’s MINI Collection: When Less, Meets More</strong>
    4. <strong>Revolutionise Your Lighting Design and Layouts</strong>
      1. <a href="https://brightgreen.com/sample-case-request?utm_source=Programa-EDM&utm_medium=Meet+Brightgreen%E2%80%99s+MINI+Collection%3A+When+Less%2C+Meets+More&utm_campaign=Mini+Collection" target="_blank">Fill out this quick form, and we’ll send the pocket-sized party to your doorstep.</a>
    5. The Issue
    6. The Result
    7. The Solution
    8. Latest Updates
    9. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    10. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    11. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    12. Tablet-friendly update
  26. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  27. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  28. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  29. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  30. Making It All Work Together
    1. Information about the Programa Terms of Service
      1. 1. Account Terms
      2. 2. Account Activation
      3. 3. Programa Rights
      4. 4. Your Responsibilities
      5. 5. Payment of Fees and Taxes
      6. 6. Confidentiality
      7. 7. Limitation of Liability and Indemnification
      8. 8. Intellectual Property and Your Materials
      9. 9. Additional Services - Programa In App Communication Tools<br />
      10. 10. Third Party Services and Integrations
      11. 11. Beta Services
      12. 12. Feedback and Reviews
      13. 13. Takedown Procedure
      14. 14. Privacy and Data Protection
      15. 15. Programa Contracting Party
      16. 16. Term and Termination
      17. 17. Modifications
      18. 18. General Conditions
    2. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      1. The End of Creative Interruption
      2. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  31. The Dawn of SmartSpec: Your Creative Companion
    1. Creativity Amplified
    2. Beyond Documentation: The Future of Design Workflow
    3. Your Practice, Transformed
    4. Join the Creative Revolution
    5. The Future is Here
    6. Experience the Transformation
    7. The Complexities of Residential Interior Design
    8. Client Connectivity: Crafting Relationships and Spaces
    9. Project Prowess: Managing the Symphony of Tasks
  32. 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
    4. Partnership
    5. It Makes Sense
    6. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    7. About Programa
    8. About the Interior Design Society
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
    9. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    10. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    11. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    12. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    13. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
  33. The future of sales and marketing for A&D brands
    1. What sets Programa apart?
  34. 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
    6. Getting Started Dashboard
    7. Schedules
    8. Client Dashboard
    9. Web Clipper
    10. Pinboards
    11. Project Management
    12. Invoicing
    13. Address Book
    14. Trade Portal
    15. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    16. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    17. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
    18. 1. Schedules
    19. 2. Project Management
    20. 3. Client Dashboard
    21. 4. Pinboards
    22. 5. Financials View
      1. The Challenge of Traditional FF&E Scheduling
      2. Programa’s Specification & FF&E Solution
      3. Step-by-Step: Creating Your First FF&E Schedule
      4. Best Practices for Flawless Specs
      5. Real-World Impact
      6. Next Steps
      7. Information about how Programa handles your data
      8. Introduction
      9. Our Values<br />
      10. Why we process your information
      11. <br />Your rights over your information
      12. Where we transfer your information
      13. How long do we retain your information
      14. Our use of advanced technologies
      15. How we protect your information
      16. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies
      17. How you can reach us
      18. Types of data we collect and process
      19. What Personal Data we receive
      20. Retention
      21. Our purpose for using your personal data
      22. Disclosing your personal data<br />
      23. Changes to this Privacy Policy
      24. Additional Privacy Information for Brands & Suppliers<br />
      25. When and why we share your information with others
      26. Your rights over your information
      27. How long we retain your information
      28. Your customers’ information
      29. Additional Information about how we process data globally
      30. Processing data globally to fulfil our service obligations
      31. United States Regional Privacy Notice
      32. What information we collect and share about you
      33. Why we collect and share your Personal Information
      34. Sources of Personal Information
      35. How long we keep your information
      36. Information about the Programa Payments Service
      37. The Programa Payments Service
      38. Getting or Activating a Payments Services Account
      39. Processing Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
      40. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
      41. Definitions
      42. Details of Processing
      43. European Union and United Kingdom
      44. US Users / Consumers
      45. General
      46. Appendix 1: Details of Processing
    23. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
    24. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
    25. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
      1. What it does
      2. How it helps
      3. Where to find it
      4. Task Management
      5. Phases
      6. Dynamic Views
      7. Prepare your Studio
      8. Key Changes
      9. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
      10. Future Releases
      11. Tasks: The Building Blocks of Effortless Studio Management
      12. Phases: Your Project's Roadmap to Success
      13. The Magic of Combining Tasks and Phases
      14. Getting Started is a Breeze
    26. Board View:
    27. List View:
    28. Timeline View:
    29. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
  35. Essential Project Management Tips for Interior Designers
  36. 2. Develop a Detailed Project Plan
  37. 3. Use the Right Project Management Tools
  38. 4. Maintain Open Communication
  39. 5. Monitor Budgets Closely
  40. 6. Prioritize Time Management
  41. Conclusion: The Path to Successful Interior Design Projects
    1. The Hidden Cost of Chaos
    2. Enter the Digital Design Revolution
    3. Master Your Design Universe
    4. Design Intelligence at Work
    5. The Feedback Doesn't Lie
    6. Beyond Organization: Empowering Creativity
    7. A Day in the Life with Programa
    8. The Future of Interior Design is Here
    9. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
    10. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
    11. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
    12. Reusing and Grouping Components
    13. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    14. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    15. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
    16. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
      1. Benefits:
    17. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
    18. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
    19. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
    20. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
      1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
      2. Benefits of the Update
      3. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      4. View and Manage Access
      5. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      6. File-Specific Filtering
  42. Programa Invoices
    1. What does it do?
    2. How to use product deeplinks
    3. Why use product deeplinks?
    4. 11 October 2024
    5. 10 October 2024
    6. 07 October 2024
    7. 03 October 2024
    8. 02 October 2024
    9. What is a Spec Sheet?
    10. The Power of Programa
    11. Flexible Design Features
    12. Ease of Use
    13. Cost Savings
    14. Increased Productivity
    15. Schedules Update:
    16. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
    17. Pinboards Update
    18. Web Clipper Update
    19. On the Horizon
    20. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    21. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    22. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    23. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    24. Bringing it all together.
    25. 13 November 2024
    26. 08 November 2024
    27. 29 April 2024
    28. 24 April 2024
    29. 22 April 2024
  43. 16 April 2024
  44. 15 April 2024
  45. Other updates
    1. 19 December 2024
    2. 17 December 2024
    3. 10 December 2024
    4. 09 December 2024
    5. 03 December 2024
    6. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    7. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    8. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    9. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    10. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    11. Day 1: Materials, Process and Personality at 3 Days of Design
    12. Day 1 Takeaway
    13. Day 2: Craft, Context and Creative Dialogue
    14. Day 2 Takeaway
    15. Day 3: Living Systems, Material Futures, and Creative Exchange
    16. Day 3 Takeaway
    17. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
    18. The Programa Advantage
    19. The Trade Portal Advantage
    20. What’s New?
    21. Why Change?
    22. Key Enhancements
  46. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  47. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    1. Programa and ASID empower interior designers with cutting-edge project management tools
  48. Enhancing the Design Process with Programa and ASID
  49. Exclusive Webinar for ASID Members
  50. Key Benefits of the Programa and ASID Partnership
    1. About the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID)
    2. Take advantage of the Programa and ASID Partnership now
      1. Finally, control over product presentation
      2. Curate to convert
      3. Update and share
      4. From Contributing Editor, Andrew Mitchell, director of MR. MITCHELL, Interior designer and founder of The Design Coach.
      5. <strong>6 Procurement Tips</strong>
      6. What’s New at Programa?
      7. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
      8. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
      9. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
    3. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    4. Customisation at its Best
    5. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    6. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    7. Collaboration Made Easy
    8. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    9. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    10. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    11. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    12. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    13. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    14. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    15. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    16. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    17. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    18. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    19. A Legacy of Design, Craftsmanship, and Innovation
    20. Pittella Redefines Luxury with New Bathroom Collection

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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.