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Design Without Limits:

AI-Powered Solutions for the Modern Designer
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Updated: 20 January 2025

Transform your creative workflow from inspiration to specification with intelligent automation.

In a world where every minute spent on administrative tasks is a minute stolen from creativity, designers have long awaited a revolution in how they bring their visions to life. That revolution is here. Programa's suite of AI-powered tools isn't just changing the game—it's rewriting the rules of what's possible in design documentation.

Hero

The End of Creative Interruption

Every designer knows the feeling: you're in the flow, exploring possibilities, pushing boundaries—then comes the dreaded specification writing. Trade Portal 2.0 transforms this creative speed bump into a seamless part of your design journey.

Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence

Picture this: you're crafting a stunning hospitality space. Your mood board is alive with textures, colors, and materials that tell a compelling story. Now, imagine your documentation tools understanding that story just as intimately as you do. That's the magic of specifying in Programa and Trade Portal 2.0.

Trade Portal

The Dawn of SmartSpec: Your Creative Companion

Coming Q1 2025, SmartSpec isn't just another tool in your arsenal—it's the creative companion you've always wanted. Think of it as your dedicated design assistant, one that speaks both the language of creativity and the language of specifications fluently.

Creativity Amplified

  • Design Intent Guardian: Our AI ensures your creative decisions remain intact throughout the documentation process, flagging any specifications that might compromise your artistic vision.
  • Intelligent Material Stories: Create rich, reusable material palettes that carry your signature style across projects while maintaining technical precision.

Beyond Documentation: The Future of Design Workflow

The true power of Programa's AI tools lies not just in what they do, but in what they enable you to do. By automating the technical heavy lifting, we're giving designers back their most precious resource: time to create.

Your Practice, Transformed

  • Time Reclaimed: Imagine spending more time on design exploration and less on documentation
  • Seamless Story Translation: From concept to specification, maintain the narrative thread of your design
  • Client-Ready Precision: Present specifications that match the sophistication of your design work
  • Design DNA Preservation: Ensure your signature style shines through in every technical detail
Schedules In Action

Join the Creative Revolution

As designers push the boundaries of possibility, Programa's AI tools evolve to amplify your creative potential. This isn't just about making documentation easier—it's about elevating the entire design profession.

The Future is Here

  • Real-time collaboration that speaks the language of design
  • Visualization tools that bridge the gap between concept and reality
  • Seamless integration with the a tools you already love

Experience the Transformation

Ready to reclaim your creative time? Step into the future of design with Programa's AI-powered platform. Experience Trade Portal 2.0 today, and be among the first to revolutionize your workflow with SmartSpec in Q1 2025.

Take the Next Step

Your vision deserves tools that understand it. Schedule a personalized demo to discover how Programa's AI innovations can transform your design practice.
Table of contents
  1. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
  2. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
  3. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
  4. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
  5. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
  6. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
  7. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  8. 11 April 2024
    1. Highlight
    2. Other fixes
    3. 1. Schedules
    4. 2. Project Management
    5. 3. Client Dashboard
    6. 4. Pinboards
    7. 5. Financials View
  9. About Tom Mark Henry: Studio Origins and Philosophy<br />
  10. How Tom Mark Henry uses Programa
    1. Welcome Back!
    2. 06 January 2025
    3. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
    4. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software
  11. 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
    6. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
    7. The Programa Advantage
    8. The Trade Portal Advantage
      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<br />
      7. How long do we retain your information
      8. Our use of advanced technologies<br />
      9. How we protect your information<br />
      10. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies<br />
      11. How you can reach us
      12. Types of data we collect and process<br />
      13. What Personal Data we receive<br />
      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
    9. 30 May 2024
    10. 27 May 2024
    11. 24 May 2024
    12. 23 May 2024
    13. 16 May 2024
  12. <span class="d-block text-center">You've found your gift. </span>
    1. <span class="d-block text-center">Click here to speak to us today. </span>
    2. We'd love to speak about a collaboration.
      1. Programa Features for Interior Designers and Architects
      2. Ongoing Support for IDS Members
      3. Looking Ahead
      4. Have Questions or Want to Learn More?
      5. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
      6. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
    3. What is FF&E in Interior Design?
    4. Why is FF&E Management Crucial?
    5. How Programa is Changing the FF&E Interior Design Software Game
    6. Why Programa Stands Out from Other FF&E Interior Design Software
    7. The Future of Interior Design with Programa
    8. 13 June 2024
    9. 07 June 2024
    10. 06 June 2024
    11. 04 June 2024
    12. What is Transparency?
    13. What are the benefits?
    14. Getting Started
    15. 31 October 2024
    16. 30 October 2024
    17. 29 October 2024
    18. 24 October 2024
    19. 23 October 2024
    20. 22 October 2024
    21. 17 October 2024
    22. 15 October 2024
  13. The Future Of Sales And Marketing For A&D Brands
    1. What Sets Programa Apart?
  14. What’s In Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. A Sleek New Interface
    2. Smart Search
    3. Collections Showcase Your Best
    4. Smart Recommendations
    5. What's Unique For Brands?
      1. Support
    6. 19 December 2024
    7. 17 December 2024
    8. 10 December 2024
    9. 09 December 2024
    10. 03 December 2024
      1. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
      2. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
      3. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
      4. Reusing and Grouping Components
    11. It's that time of year!
    12. 28 November 2024
    13. 27 November 2024
    14. 26 November 2024
    15. 20 November 2024
    16. 19 November 2024
    17. 13 November 2024
    18. 08 November 2024
    19. 11 October 2024
    20. 10 October 2024
    21. 07 October 2024
    22. 03 October 2024
    23. 02 October 2024
    24. 30 September 2024
    25. 25 September 2024
    26. 20 September 2024
    27. 19 September 2024
    28. 17 September 2024
    29. 13 September 2024
    30. 11 September 2024
    31. 06 September 2024
    32. 05 September 2024
    33. 02 September 2024
    34. 30 August 2024
    35. 27 August 2024
    36. 22 August 2024
    37. 21 August 2024
    38. 20 August 2024
    39. 19 August 2024
    40. 16 August 2024
    41. 15 August 2024
    42. 14 August 2024
    43. 12 August 2024
    44. 13 August 2024
    45. 07 August 2024
    46. 08 August 2024
    47. 09 August 2024
    48. 05 August 2024
    49. 01 August 2024
    50. 31 July 2024
    51. 30 July 2024
    52. 29 July 2024
    53. 26 July 2024
    54. 23 July 2024
    55. 18 July 2024
    56. 12 July 2024
    57. 09 July 2024
    58. 05 July 2024
    59. 04 July 2024
    60. 02 July 2024
    61. 01 July 2024
    62. 26 June 2024
    63. 19 June 2024
    64. 18 June 2024
    65. 17 June 2024
    66. 14 May 2024
    67. 09 May 2024
    68. 03 May 2024
    69. 02 May 2024
    70. 29 April 2024
    71. 24 April 2024
    72. 22 April 2024
  15. April 16 2024
  16. 15 April 2024
  17. Other updates
  18. <strong>09 April 2024</strong>
    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. Client Portal
    6. Client Communication
    7. Rebranding
    8. Client Testimonial
    9. Software Solution
    10. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
    11. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
    12. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
    13. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
    14. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
    15. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
  19. Alta by Kustom Timber: Sophisticated Versatility and Durability
  20. Prosecco by Kustom Timber: Effortless Elegance
  21. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  22. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  23. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  24. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  25. Making It All Work Together
  26. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  27. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  28. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  29. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  30. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  31. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  32. <strong>Illegal Content</strong>
    1. Why we have User Guidelines
    2. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
    3. Rules for user-generated content
    4. How can I report an issue or get support?
    5. What We Do
    6. Our Mission
    7. Information about how Programa uses Cookies
    8. What are cookies?
    9. How do we use cookies?
    10. Strictly Necessary Cookies
    11. Optional Cookies
    12. Options for managing cookies and interest-based ads
    13. Updates to this Policy
    14. How to contact us
    15. 1. Definitions
    16. 2. Details of Processing
    17. 3. European Union and United Kingdom
    18. 4. US Users / Consumers
    19. 5. General
    20. Appendix 1: Details of Processing
    21. A comprehensive look into Dean Dyson's mission, culture, and integration of Programa for efficient project management and client communication.
    22. In a discussion with Yasmine Ghoniem, Director of Sydney-based interior design studio YSG, we delve into the studio's founding story, cultural ethos, and groundbreaking projects.
    23. Based in Sydney, YSG is a multi-disciplinary practice trailblazing architectural builds and interior design across the residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors. The studio charges spaces with atmospheric potency, staging, and storytelling driving their narrative process. With bold concepts and resourceful details, YSG's projects hopefully stir the soul and spark an emotive drive to feel one's best self within them.
      1. We interviewed Associates Callie van der Merwe, Calvin Janse van Vuuren & Roberto Zambri from COOOP, powered by Design Partnership about their latest project, The Meat & Wine Co.
  33. Programa Invoices
    1. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
    2. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
    3. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
    4. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
    5. Build Your Own Product Libraries
    6. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
    7. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
    8. Effortless Integration and Customization
    9. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
    10. Key Features:
    11. Information about the Programa In App Payment Services
    12. <br />The Programa Payments Service
    13. Getting a Payments Services Account
    14. Processing Card Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
    15. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
    16. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
    17. 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<br />
      11. 11. Beta Services<br />
      12. 12. Feedback and Reviews<br />
      13. 13. Takedown Procedure
      14. 14. Privacy and Data Protection
      15. 15. Programa Contracting Party
      16. 16. Term and Termination
      17. 17. Modifications<br />
      18. 18. General Conditions
      19. The End of Creative Interruption
      20. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  34. 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
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