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Updated: 02 April 2025
Master time, profit & creative vision

The truth about design business profitability

 

You didn’t become an interior designer to spend your days rebuilding project plans from scratch—or navigating awkward conversations about your value every time a new client signs on.

And yet, here you are, juggling timelines, deliverables, and scope—all while your creative energy gets drained by repetitive admin tasks.

Every hour spent on setup is an hour lost to the part of your business that actually moves the needle.

So, what if you could reclaim that time?

What if your projects started with the same clarity and elegance you bring to your designs?

This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter—by implementing project templates and offering packaged services that scale with your studio.

 

We've partnered with ASID New York Chapter to bring guidance on best practice ways to setup your studio and take more control of your time, profits and focus more on the designs.

Register now to secure your spot

30th April, 1pm EDT
Available to all US timezones

Master your time, profits, and creative vision with Programa

 

Here's how you can streamline your design workflow

  • Identifying your most profitable project types.
  • Mapping time and pricing for accurate pricing and budgeting.
  • Building templates and libraries for efficient project management.
  • See how tools like Programa can assist in these processes.

Whether you’re new to Programa or a seasoned user, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and practical strategies you can implement right away.

Why attend this US focused Programa webinar?

If you’re an interior designer or creative professional with projects across America. If you want to level up your workflow and streamline your design services, this webinar is for you.
MKCA MWP

The hidden cost of disorganized project management

In competitive design markets and cities like New York, efficiency isn't just nice-to-have—it's essential for survival and growth.

That’s not just time saved—that’s revenue reclaimed. Billable hours that can go back into design work and client relationships.

Design firms using standardized project templates reported a 20–25% reduction in admin time.

2023 Interior Design Business Handbook Survey

 

Template mastery: your secret weapon for scalability

Most design studios operate with inconsistent systems, leading to:

  • Unpredictable timelines
  • Repetitive project setup
  • Scope creep and misalignment
  • Difficulty scaling operations

The solution? A strategic template ecosystem that:

  • Streamlines your process
  • Standardizes the client experience
  • Protects your creative bandwidth
  • Supports your studio’s growth
Programa keeps everything in one space

How to create your project management ecosystem

Audit your project types

  • What are your core service offerings? (styling, full renovation, new build)
  • What are the consistent phases in each project type?
  • Which deliverables repeat across similar projects?

Build your master templates

  • Create a distinct workflow template for each service offering
  • Include standard timelines and phase structures
  • Pre-populate with repeatable tasks and milestones

Evolve from templates to products

  • Package these templates into clearly defined service offerings
  • Assign appropriate flat-fee pricing to each service package
  • Create clear deliverable scope that clients can understand
  • Set boundaries for out-of-scope work to protect your time

Firms implementing standardized processes saw a 15–20% improvement in project completion times.

ASID State of the Industry Report, 2022
Project Management built for Interior Designers

Packaged design service: Transform how clients see your value

Stop selling abstract "design services." Start offering concrete design solutions as products.

Traditional design services challenges:

  • Vague scope boundaries
  • Difficulty communicating value
  • Endless customization requests and back and forth
  • Difficulty forecasting revenue

Packaged service advantages:

  • Clear deliverables clients can understand and visualize
  • Defined processes with transparent timelines and expectations
  • Predictable workloads and budgets for your team
  • Premium positioning in the marketplace attracting the right clients

 

Interior design firms using defined service packages saw 28% fewer cases of scope creep.

ASID Business Performance Study, 2022
Client Dashboard

The power of a Product Library

Your product library isn't just a catalog—it's the foundation of your design consistency and efficiency.

It’s where you keep:

  • Pre-vetted furniture collections for different project types
  • Align specifications across multiple projects
  • Eliminate repetitive selection work
  • Consistent material specifications ready to add to the project

 

With Programa's Product Library, you'll:

  • Eliminate redundant specification work
  • Ensure consistent quality across projects
  • Reduce errors in ordering and implementation
  • Present cohesive options to clients live via the Client Dashboard effortlessly
Product Library

If practices are disciplined about their positioning and their client portfolio, the firm becomes stronger than the sum of its parts.

Harvard Business Review,'What Professional Service Firms Must Do to Thrive' 2021

Project template showcase: the design package

Imagine what your productized design service and corresponding template might look like for a "Design or Styling Package":

Phase 1: Discovery

  • Onboarding & contracts
  • Client questionnaire (template)
  • Site floor plan & photography
  • Style direction presentation

Phase 2: Conceptualization

  • Space planning (2 options)
  • Pinboard development
  • Initial product selections
  • Client feedback round

Phase 3: Specification

  • Final selections
  • Procurement schedule
  • Client sign-off process

Phase 4: Implementation

  • Delivery logistics
  • Installation coordination
  • Final styling + photography
  • Post-project client wrap-up

Instead of starting from zero, you’re delivering a repeatable, high-value experience—with less stress, more profit, and clear client expectations.

Programa helps us manage several projects across multiple teams and see quickly what’s cataloged, approved, and the status of things.

Michael ChenFounder, MKCA

Programa: Powerful tools

Programa gives you the tools to streamline your design business:

  • Customizable project templates
  • A growing, centralized product library
  • Specification & Project Schedule tools that save time
  • A Client Dashboard that keeps communication clear

 

This isn’t just about project management. It’s about business transformation.

Studio best practices

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30th April, 1pm EDT
Table of contents
  1. Why Use Interior Design Client Proposal Templates?
  2. Key Components of an Interior Design Presentation Template
  3. Conclusion
  4. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
    1. A Note from Zoe
  5. Join the Future of Design
    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
  6. 31 July 2024
  7. 30 July 2024
  8. 29 July 2024
  9. 26 July 2024
  10. 23 July 2024
  11. 18 July 2024
  12. 31 October 2024
  13. 30 October 2024
  14. 29 October 2024
  15. 24 October 2024
  16. 23 October 2024
  17. 22 October 2024
  18. 17 October 2024
  19. 15 October 2024
    1. The Power of a Strong Supplier Profile
    2. Optimize Your Notification System
    3. Maintaining an Active, Engaged Presence
  20. 14 May 2024
  21. 09 May 2024
  22. 03 May 2024
  23. 02 May 2024
  24. Register to join our highly requested webinar On February 27th
  25. What To Expect In The Session
    1. Why Your Studio Will Benefit?
    2. Reserve Your Spot
  26. Streamlining Complexities and Enhancing Collaboration
  27. Managing Multiple Projects with Conflicting Deadlines and Resourcing Needs
  28. Communicating with Clients, Contractors, and Suppliers
  29. Sourcing Materials and Products
  30. Resolving Conflicts and Addressing Challenges
  31. Streamlining Project Management with Programa’s Studio WIP: A Cross-Project Management Solution
  32. Enhancing Communication and Collaboration with Programa’s Client Dashboard
  33. Leveraging Programa’s Cloud-Based Specifications for Efficient Material and Product Sourcing
  34. Take Control of Your Studio Today
  35. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  36. Recognized for excellence in design software
  37. Key Benefits:
  38. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  39. 1. Schedules
  40. 2. Project Management
  41. 3. Client Dashboard
  42. 4. Pinboards
  43. 5. Financials View
  44. Master your time, profits, and creative vision with Programa
  45. Why attend this US focused Programa webinar?
  46. Template mastery: your secret weapon for scalability
  47. How to create your project management ecosystem
  48. Packaged design service: Transform how clients see your value
  49. The power of a Product Library
  50. Project template showcase: the design package
  51. Programa: Powerful tools
  • Interior Design
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What if your projects started with the same clarity and elegance you bring to your designs?

This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter—by implementing project templates and offering packaged services that scale with your studio.