2024 Yearly Round-up: Product Updates

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Updated: 05 December 2024

This year, Programa expanded its global impact, supporting thousands of studios across 80+ countries. Our focus was clear: integration, flexibility, and control.

From launching Project Management and QuickBooks Integration to improving international functionality with Custom Currencies and Advanced Tax Management, every update was designed to streamline workflows and simplify studio operations. Key innovations like Hidden Schedule Status and the Product Details Panel gave designers greater precision and control over their projects.

Here’s a snapshot of the updates that shaped 2024, all built to help designers work smarter and focus on what matters most—creating.

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Features

Project Management

A major milestone for Programa this year. This feature offers a comprehensive, industry-specific view of your studio, redefining what project management can look like for designers.

I love the Project Management tool. Every Monday, I can review what was done on the project, and throughout the week, I have a live format where I can easily add tasks.

Daniela GarciaSenior Project Manager
Project Management

Integrations & Sharing

Canva Sharing

Understanding the importance of Canva in studio workflows, this integration allows you to embed Canva files directly into Client Dashboards. It centralizes proposals and assets, ensuring everything stays organized and accessible.

QuickBooks Integration

QuickBooks integration simplifies invoicing and payment tracking. With tax rates, contact syncing, and automated invoice creation, it reduces admin workload and lets you focus on your designs.

I use Canva all the time, so knowing Programa is constantly looking to improve and listen has given me full confidence that it'll support me and my practice. I love it!

Alessandra Smith DesignPrincipal Designer
Canva Sharing

Upgrades

Centralized Client Dashboard Controls

Whether you’re onsite or working remotely, resupplying Client Dashboard links is now quicker and more intuitive. Mobile-responsive controls ensure schedules and files are always within reach.

Custom Currency & Measurement Settings

Built for a global design community, this feature supports international currencies and measurement systems. Tailor these settings to each project or your entire account for seamless billing and specification.

Advanced Tax Management

Managing tax has never been easier. This update lets you handle regional tax requirements flexibly, with inclusive or exclusive options at both project and product levels.

Shared Invoices

A practical solution for faster billing. Share invoices directly via Client Dashboards, providing clients with clarity and ensuring designers get paid promptly.

Hidden Schedule Status

Keep your specifications under wraps until they’re ready to share. Whether fine-tuning updates or presenting polished drafts, this feature puts you in complete control.

Side Nav Redesign

A refreshed navigation experience tailored to designers. Switching between specs, mood boards, and schedules is smoother, making every step of your workflow more efficient.

Product Details Panel

Everything you need, in one view. From financial breakdowns to client approvals and attachments, the Product Panel keeps your specs detailed, organized, and export-ready for collaboration.

Clients have provided nothing but positive feedback on Programa. They love the ease of use, being able to see options, larger images, and direct links to product sites. Contractors particularly appreciate the on-site QR codes that keep them updated on changes and current selections.

Tara Marshell, Mera Studio ArchitectDirector

2025 is going to be a huge year, with new features and updates, as well as helpful resources to streamline your studios' workflows. To stay informed about all our latest updates and new features, visit the Programa Changelog to constantly stay updated.

Table of contents
  1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
  2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
  3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
  4. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
  5. The Programa Advantage
  6. The Trade Portal Advantage
  7. What’s New?
  8. Why Change?
  9. Key Enhancements
  10. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
  11. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
  12. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
  13. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
  14. Choose your must attend
  15. Space is intentionally limited.
    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. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
    8. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
    9. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
    10. Reusing and Grouping Components
    11. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
      1. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      2. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    12. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    13. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    14. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
    15. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
    16. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
      1. Task Management
      2. Phases
      3. Dynamic Views
      4. Prepare your Studio
      5. Key Changes
      6. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
      7. Future Releases
      8. Support
    17. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
    18. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
    19. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
    20. Client Approval Process
    21. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
    22. Key Benefits:
      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
    23. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
      1. Benefits:
    24. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
    25. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
    26. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
    27. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
      1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
      2. Benefits of the Update
    28. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    29. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    30. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    31. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    32. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
      1. Hommeboys Interiors
      2. CUAIK | CDS
      3. AKI Design
      4. Meraki Design
      5. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      6. Mera Studio Architects
    33. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    34. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    35. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    36. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    37. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    38. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    39. Why Don’t Spreadsheets Suit The Needs Of Interior Designers?
    40. Enter Programa
    41. Clear and Precise Presentations
    42. Easier Management of Data
    43. Exports That Work The Way You Do
    44. Instant Sharing, Seamless Collaboration
    45. Customisation at its Best
    46. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    47. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    48. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    49. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    50. Bringing it all together.
    51. The Issue
    52. The Result
    53. The Solution
    54. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    55. Tailored PDF Exports
    56. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    57. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
    58. How designers can use Procurement Hub
    59. Built by and for designers
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
  • Interior Design
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