Trade Portal 2.0 update

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.

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 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’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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.