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Programa
Updated: 09 December 2024

28 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixes to counts not updating in Program Management

Programa for Brands

  • Fixes and improvements to Brands pages
  • Fixes and enhancements to Collections and navigational elements in the Trade Portal
  • Homepage now better adapts to different device screen sizes

27 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Fixes for issues with customer names and tax codes and third party accounting software.
  • Permission structure for Pausing subscriptions
  • Changes to sidenav when user is a trial vs paid, on mobile.
  • You will now be better redirected to pages you were trying to access, once you log in, instead of always being sent to the default projects page.
  • Improvements in the background for us at Programa internally to better support your schedule import needs.

 

Programa for Brands

  • More visual tweaks to the hero brands space
  • Responsiveness improvements to homepage
  • Better behaviour for users opening editorial links

26 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • Better handling of unused software connections
  • (Coming soon) Ability to pause your subscription

 

Programa for Brands

  • Improvements to how we handle Products with many variant options and variants.
  • Styling updates to hero brands space
  • Updates to how we handle categories
  • Better handling of missing data (if the situation arose)

20 November 2024

 

Programa for Brands

  • Tweaks and visual updates for trending products, brands directory, logged out view, product details.
  • Additional hero brand spaces on homepage
  • Visual and styling changes to categories layout

19 November 2024

 

Programa for Designers

  • New Cancel flow (Not going to include this in release notes)
  • Ability to pause and resume your subscription (coming soon)
  • Fix for issue when exporting to PDF when some items are hidden
  • Updates for increased mobile-friendliness across the platform
  • Improvements to invoice processing fee calculation
  • You can now enter information in a 'country' field in Address Book for more complete customer information.
  • Improvements and updates to tax calculations
  • Better handling of sales tax calculations given the new country code field in Address Book.

 

Programa for Brands

  • Empty state for sub-brand profile pages
  • Fixes and improvements for Product pages
  • Fixes to Categories page
  • Visual tweaks and changes for Trade Portal (AU/NZ only)
  • Trade Portal editorials
  • Changes to height of variant selectors section on Product Details page
Table of contents
  1. The End of Creative Interruption
  2. Where Inspiration Meets Intelligence
  3. 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. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
      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:
    8. 1. Schedules
    9. 2. Project Management
    10. 3. Client Dashboard
    11. 4. Pinboards
    12. 5. Financials View
    13. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  4. 1. What Is FF&E Procurement?
  5. 2. The Step-by-Step FF&E Purchasing Process
  6. 3. Building a Furniture Schedule for Interior Design in Programa
  7. 4. Ready-Made Programa FF&E Schedule Templates & Extensions
  8. 5. Best Practices & Pitfalls to Avoid in Programa
    1. Exclusive bonus when you attend live:
      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
    2. Welcome Back!
    3. 06 January 2025
    4. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
    5. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
    6. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
    7. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
    8. How are you using Programa?
    9. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
  9. 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. 14 May 2025
    7. 07 May 2025
    8. 01 May 2025
    9. 23 April 2025
    10. 12 April 2025
    11. 9 April 2025
    12. 7 April 2025
    13. 3 April 2025
    14. 1 April 2025
    15. 28 March 2025
    16. 25 March 2025
    17. 20 March 2025
    18. 18 March 2025
    19. It's that time of year!
    20. 19 December 2024
    21. 17 December 2024
    22. 10 December 2024
    23. 09 December 2024
    24. 03 December 2024
    25. 28 November 2024
    26. 27 November 2024
    27. 26 November 2024
    28. 20 November 2024
    29. 19 November 2024
    30. 13 November 2024
    31. 08 November 2024
    32. 31 October 2024
    33. 30 October 2024
    34. 29 October 2024
    35. 24 October 2024
    36. 23 October 2024
    37. 22 October 2024
    38. 17 October 2024
    39. 15 October 2024
    40. 11 October 2024
    41. 10 October 2024
    42. 07 October 2024
    43. 03 October 2024
    44. 02 October 2024
    45. 30 September 2024
    46. 25 September 2024
    47. 20 September 2024
    48. 19 September 2024
    49. 17 September 2024
    50. 13 September 2024
    51. 11 September 2024
    52. 06 September 2024
    53. 05 September 2024
    54. 02 September 2024
    55. 30 August 2024
    56. 27 August 2024
    57. 22 August 2024
    58. 21 August 2024
    59. 20 August 2024
    60. 19 August 2024
    61. 16 August 2024
    62. 15 August 2024
    63. 14 August 2024
    64. 12 August 2024
    65. 13 August 2024
    66. 07 August 2024
    67. 08 August 2024
    68. 09 August 2024
    69. 05 August 2024
    70. 01 August 2024
    71. 31 July 2024
    72. 30 July 2024
    73. 29 July 2024
    74. 26 July 2024
    75. 23 July 2024
    76. 18 July 2024
    77. 12 July 2024
    78. 09 July 2024
    79. 05 July 2024
    80. 04 July 2024
    81. 02 July 2024
    82. 01 July 2024
    83. 26 June 2024
    84. 19 June 2024
    85. 18 June 2024
    86. 17 June 2024
    87. 13 June 2024
    88. 07 June 2024
    89. 06 June 2024
    90. 04 June 2024
    91. 30 May 2024
    92. 27 May 2024
    93. 24 May 2024
    94. 23 May 2024
    95. 16 May 2024
    96. 14 May 2024
    97. 09 May 2024
    98. 03 May 2024
    99. 02 May 2024
    100. 29 April 2024
    101. 24 April 2024
    102. 22 April 2024
  10. April 16 2024
  11. 15 April 2024
  12. Other updates
  13. 11 April 2024
  14. <strong>09 April 2024</strong>
  15. Streamlining the A&D industry – it’s about time.
  16. Recognized for Excellence in Design Software.
    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
    7. How long do we retain your information
    8. Our use of advanced technologies
    9. How we protect your information
    10. How we use “cookies” and other tracking technologies
    11. How you can reach us
    12. Types of data we collect and process
    13. What Personal Data we receive
    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
    30. 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.
    31. Programa Interior Design Software: A Comprehensive Project Management and Collaboration Solution for Architects and Interior Designers
    32. User-friendly Interface and Tools for Seamless Project Management
  17. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  18. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  19. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  20. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  21. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  22. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  23. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  24. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  25. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. Wish there was a way to grow sales and better connect with clients?
    2. Why Does This Matter To Me As A Brand / Supplier?
    3. What Does That Translate To?
  26. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  27. <strong>How Will It Solve My Problems?</strong>
    1. What does the Trade Portal Offer?
    2. What will it be like day to day?
    3. The Trade Portal Advantage
      1. Features
      2. Integrations & Sharing
      3. Upgrades
      4. What We Do
      5. Our Mission
    4. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  28. <strong>Dakar by Kustom Timber </strong>
  29. <strong>Canvas by Kustom Timber</strong>
    1. Overview of Each Platform
    2. 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.
    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
    8. Methods for Calculating Fees
    9. Which Method Will Work For Your Studio?
    10. A Designers Responsibility
    11. Client Portal
    12. Client Communication
    13. Rebranding
    14. Client Testimonial
    15. Software Solution
    16. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    17. Tailored PDF Exports
    18. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    19. Why Invest in a Design Process?
    20. Crafting Your Unique Process
    21. Unlock Your Potential with The Design Coach
    22. What is a Spec Sheet?
    23. The Power of Programa
    24. Flexible Design Features
    25. Ease of Use
    26. Cost Savings
    27. Increased Productivity
    28. Key Benefits:
  30. Programa Invoices
    1. <strong>How It Works</strong>
    2. <strong>Why It Matters</strong>
    3. <strong>Your New Shortcut for Smart Scheduling</strong>
    4. Tablet-friendly update
    5. 1. Step back to grow
    6. 2. Busyness isn’t a badge of honour
    7. 3. You don’t have to do it all
  31. Discover the future of sourcing and specification within Programa
  32. The marketplace made for designers and suppliers
  33. 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
  34. Why designers love this
    1. Start using Trade Portal 2.0
      1. Support
    2. The Issue
    3. The Result
    4. The Solution
    5. Latest Updates
      1. Take Full Control of Client Access with Ease
      2. View and Manage Access
      3. Client Overview & Quick Access Controls
      4. File-Specific Filtering
  35. 16 April 2024
    1. ⼻ From concept to final delivery
  36. Managing your interior design business with clarity—and profit
    1. Ideal for:
  37. Programa’s design studio workshop—Live with ASID Illinois at NeoCon
  38. Are you managing your interior design projects—or are they managing you?
  39. 1. Audit your services and workflows
  40. 2. Create custom templates inside Programa
  41. 3. Package your services like products
  42. 4. Centralise your product information
  43. 5. Use your software to manage interior design clients
  44. Key takeaways from “Profitability by Design”
  45. Programa is the operating system for your design studio
    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. What’s New?
    9. Why Change?
    10. Key Enhancements
      1. The Power of a Strong Supplier Profile
      2. Optimize Your Notification System
      3. Maintaining an Active, Engaged Presence
    11. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
    12. Security Controls
    13. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    14. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
    15. Your IP is Yours, Forever
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Keep pace with the dynamic evolution of our Programa platform through our comprehensive Release Notes for November 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.