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Updated: 08 January 2025

19 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Improved handling of subtask changes to prevent data loss and unexpected behavior when working quickly

 

Programa for Brands

  • Suppliers can now see unpublished product details before publishing

17 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • A fix for reordering phases after adding a new phase.
  • For QuickBooks, simplified product and service management by removing the use of categories created by Programa.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Fix for filters
  • Fix for an issue when brand is empty
  • Fix for handling product preview if contact person is missing
  • Styling tweaks and visual improvements
  • Product descriptions now display line breaks properly.

10 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Better handling of duplicated data when importing
  • Fixed an issue with clicking on the timer button on a Task card opening the task instead of starting/stopping the timer.

Programa for Brands

  • Improved handling of recent searches for guest users
  • Better mobile responsiveness
  • Fixed Apple login logo

09 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixed an issue where you could still drag Pinboard items after they've been archived/deleted.
  • (NEW) Ability to request bank transfer payment capability (if available in your region) and you satisfy billing conditions.
  • When uploading an unsupported file type, you'll now be notified.
  • Thanks for all the feedback! We've added an "All tasks" navigation link when editing a Task so you can easily go back to the Project or Studio Board or List view.
  • (NEW) Ability to have negative amounts on invoice line items, allowing for things such as fixed rate discounts.
  • (NEW) You can now assign an external account to invoice processing fees (instead of hoping for the best, or losing it completely in your accounting system).

Programa for Brands

  • Improvements to sharing of Collections
  • Better experience when searching and not finding anything, in the Trade Portal
  • Other various fixes and improvements to the Trade Portal
    • Layout and image styling on Product Details page
    • Analytics
    • Logo handling
  • Fix for Safari & iOS video playback

03 December 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Work on internal importing tools
  • (NEW) Editing a Task is now in it's own dedicated page. Other enhancements include:
    • Autosaving when making changes within a Task, so you don't have to click 'Save' each time you make an edit.
    • Better handling of smaller screen sizes
    • Ability to link to specific Tasks (more on this coming in the future)
    • More consolidated navigation when jumping in and out of Tasks, and better performance.
  • We removed the 'New' badge from 'Project Management' and 'Studio' - it was about time.
  • Fixed issue where filter message was not showing correctly when filtering in Project Management.
  • Improved handling of Task comments.

Programa for Brands

  • Updates to Brand Carousels
  • Fix for old URLs
  • Styling updates
  • 'Recent searches' are capped so users aren't overwhelmed by the history of their searching endeavours.
  • Fixes for when search window is activated (and showing it)
Table of contents
  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
  5. A Collaborative Journey
  6. Movement & Aesthetic
  7.  
  8. About Coco Flip
  9. 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
    3. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
    4. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
    5. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
    6. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
    7. Build Your Own Product Libraries
    8. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
    9. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
    10. Effortless Integration and Customization
    11. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
    12. Key Features:
  10. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
  11. The Issue
  12. The Result
  13. The Solution
  14. Latest Updates
  15. Board View:
  16. List View:
  17. Timeline View:
  18. Seamless Integration for Holistic Project Management
  19. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
  20. Effortless Updates and Revisions
  21. Collaboration Made Easy
  22. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
  23. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
    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
    9. We interviewed Associates Callie van der Merwe, Calvin Janse van Vuuren & Roberto Zambri from COOOP, about their latest project, the Vogue Cafe.
  24. <strong>Principles for when you use the Services</strong>
  25. <strong>Implications for violating the User Guidelines</strong>
  26. <strong>Dangerous Content</strong>
  27. <strong>Deceptive Content</strong>
  28. <strong>Sensitive Content</strong>
  29. <strong>Illegal Content</strong>
    1. Introduction
    2. Why we have User Guidelines
    3. User Guidelines for what is strictly prohibited
    4. Rules for user-generated content
    5. How can I report an issue or get support?
    6. What We Do
    7. Our Mission
  30. Comprehensive Guide to Client Communication Software for Interior Designers
    1. The Importance of Effective Client Communication in Interior Design
  31. Programa Invoices
    1. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
    2. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
    3. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
    4. Addressing the Need for Flexible Project Management in a Global Context
    5. The Issue - Complex Tax Handling<br />
    6. The Solution - Streamlined Tax Tool
    7. The Result - Enhanced Clarity and Compliance<br />
  32. 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
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
    6. Register to join our highly requested webinar On February 27th
    7. What To Expect In The Session
      1. Why Your Studio Will Benefit?
      2. Reserve Your Spot
  33. Why These Events Matter More Than Ever
  34. Where Innovation Meets Implementation In The States
  35. European Design Destinations: Where Dreams Take Shape
  36. Maximizing Your Event Experience
  37. Making It All Work Together
  38. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  39. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  40. What’s new. Trade Portal 2.0?
    1. Sleek new look and feel
    2. Find exactly what you need
    3. Recommendations, category and brand highlights
    4. Tailored to your needs
  41. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
      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. Hommeboys Interiors
      6. CUAIK | CDS
      7. AKI Design
      8. Meraki Design
      9. Nickolas Gurtler Design
      10. Mera Studio Architects
      11. A Note from Zoe
    2. Join the Future of Design
    3. Schedules: Organized and Up-to-Date Project Tracking
      1. Benefits:
    4. Pinboards: Visual Inspiration and Design Curation
    5. Canva Sharing: Collaborative and Seamless Presentation Integration
    6. Invoices: Simplified Financial Management and Transparency
    7. Client Dashboard Controls: Complete Access Management at Your Fingertips
      1. How the Client Dashboard Transforms Your Workflow
      2. Benefits of the Update
      3. Redesigning Industry Workflows
      4. Moving Beyond Spreadsheets
      5. Industry-Specific Features
      6. Better Client Communications
      7. Try Programa Today
      8. The Hidden Cost of Chaos
      9. Enter the Digital Design Revolution
      10. Master Your Design Universe
      11. Design Intelligence at Work
      12. The Feedback Doesn't Lie
      13. Beyond Organization: Empowering Creativity
      14. A Day in the Life with Programa
      15. The Future of Interior Design is Here
      16. Why Leading Design Firms Choose Programa
      17. Time Tracking That Speaks Your Language
      18. Client Communication Reimagined
      19. Automation for the Creative Mind
      20. The Impact on Your Studio
      21. <a href="https://programa.design/features/best-interior-design-project-management-software" target="_blank">Beyond Project Management</a>
      22. Your Design Evolution Starts Here
  42. The future of sales and marketing for A&D brands
    1. What sets Programa apart?
  43. 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. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      2. View and Manage Access
      3. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      4. File-Specific Filtering
    6. Introduction to Programa
    7. Getting Started Dashboard
    8. Schedules
    9. Client Dashboard
    10. Web Clipper
    11. Pinboards
    12. Project Management
    13. Address Book
    14. Invoicing
      1. The End of Creative Interruption
      2. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  44. 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. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. Key Benefits:
      1. Why MKCA Turned to Programa
      2. How MKCA Uses Programa
      3. Key Impact
      4. Scheduling with Programa and Client Approvals
      5. Streamlined Procurement Management
      6. Budget Tracking for Financial Clarity
      7. Hidden Feature for Internal Reviews
      8. Client Dashboard for Transparency and Easy Communication
      9. Centralized Project Management for Cohesion and Control
      10. Long-Term Efficiency with Programa
      11. Why AKI chose Programa
      12. Why the Trade Portal matters
      13. A streamlined process, from inspiration to installation
      14. Start sourcing on the <a href="https://app.programa.design/trade_portal/main" target="_blank">Trade Portal</a>
      15. How Does the Programa x QuickBooks Integration Work?
    10. Goodbye Fragmented Financial Management
    11. Build Connected and Efficient Processes<br />
    12. Meet The Programa x QuickBooks Integration<br />
    13. Studio WIP
    14. What else is new?
    15. What’s coming in February?
    16. Setting Clear Expectations and Boundaries
    17. Professionalism in Operations and Contracts
    18. Managing Finances and Discounting
    19. Handling Product Purchasing and Trade Pricing
    20. Protecting Relationships
    21. Keep it Professional
    22. Design Fees & Discounting
    23. Product Purchasing & Trade Pricing
    24. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
    25. Security Controls
    26. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    27. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
    28. Your IP is Yours, Forever
    29. <strong>Why Programa is a Better Choice</strong>
    30. <strong>Easy Transition</strong>
    31. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
    32. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
    33. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
    34. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
    35. Bringing it all together.
    36. Recognising the Impact of Mood Boards in Design
    37. Elevate Your Mood Board Creation and Collaboration
    38. Leveraging Programa’s Pinboards Throughout the Project
    39. 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
    40. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
    41. What is an Interior Design Quotation?
    42. Key Components of an Interior Design Quotation
    43. Interior Design Quotation Format and Free Template
    44. How Do You Create an Interior Design Quotation Quickly & Easily?
    45. Beyond the Proposal: Invoicing with Programa
    46. Start Your Project Proposals with Programa
    47. Our new release puts the Pro, in Programa.
    48. For Designers
    49. For Brands
    50. What’s Next?
    51. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    52. Tailored PDF Exports
    53. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    54. The impracticalities of using generic software
    55. Enter Programa.
    56. Remove unnecessary stress and double handling with Programa:
    57. Fixed Image Layouts
    58. Web Clipper Scraper
    59. Hyperlinked URLs
    60. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    61. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    62. 13 June 2024
    63. 07 June 2024
    64. 06 June 2024
    65. 04 June 2024
    66. 29 April 2024
    67. 24 April 2024
    68. 22 April 2024
  45. 16 April 2024
  46. 15 April 2024
  47. Other updates
    1. Recognized for excellence in design software
    2. 19 December 2024
    3. 17 December 2024
    4. 10 December 2024
    5. 09 December 2024
    6. 03 December 2024

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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for December 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.