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Project Management & Studio
Programa
Updated: 20 August 2024
We are excited to introduce new project management features within Programa. These features aim to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and provide better visibility into your project progress.
Visit the new Project Management feature in your Projects

Task Management

With our new task management features, you can easily create, track, and manage tasks within your projects. Tasks can be customised with details such as Task Name, Description, Assigned Team Members, Target Dates, Phases, Attachments, Subtasks and Comments. For more information on how to add and manage tasks, please refer to our help guide on adding a task.

All-New Task Dashboards

Phases

Phases help you break down your project into distinct stages, making it easier to track progress and manage tasks. You can create and assign phases within your tasks or from the timeline view. For more information on creating and managing phases, please refer to our help guide on adding a phase.

Custom Project Phases

Dynamic Views

Our Project Management tool offers three different views to help you organise and track your tasks.

  • Board View: Organise tasks by status columns (To Do, In Progress, In Review, Done) for a visual workflow.
  • List View: See tasks in a detailed list format.
  • Timeline View: View project phases in a timeline format, providing a comprehensive overview of your project schedule.

Learn more about the different views here.

New Project Views: Board Views, List Views, Timeline Views
Your New Timeline View

Prepare your Studio

As we transition to our new Project Management tools, we want to ensure a smooth and seamless experience for all our Designers. This migration plan outlines the key changes, steps for transitioning, and what you can expect during this period. Our goal is to help you understand the upcoming updates and provide the necessary support to adapt to these new features effortlessly.

 

Key Changes

  • Restrictions on Creating New Boards
    • Creating new Boards in existing or new projects will no longer be possible. Designers can still create new task cards, time entries, and columns within existing Boards.
  • Changes to Studio WIP
    • Existing Boards will have their 'Show on Studio WIP' toggle turned off and disabled.
    • Studio WIP will be replaced by the new 'Studio' page.
    • Only tasks created in the new Project Management feature will appear on the new Studio page.

 

Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users

  • Self-Migration: Designers will retain access to their old Boards and tasks, which they can manually copy over to the new Project Management feature at their convenience.
  • Turning Off Old Boards: Existing Boards will still be accessible but will have limited functionality. You will need to start using the new Project Management features for any new tasks and projects.
  • Manual Copying of Data: We understand you may have existing projects using current workflows. If you are transitioning to the new Project Management system, we recommend copying your essential tasks and data from the old Boards to the new system as soon as possible. This ensures continuity and allows you to fully benefit from the new features.
Your New Studio View

Future Releases

While we are excited about the new features coming in the beta release, additional functionalities and pages will be introduced in the next phase. These include:

  • Task Search: A search navigation to help filter through tasks.
  • Labels within Tasks: For better categorisation and prioritisation of tasks.

Support

We have support on standby to assist you, so feel free to reach out via chat. If you encounter any issues or feel overwhelmed, we can revert you to the current normal experience.

Thank you for your participation and valuable feedback. This is just the beginning, and your insights will help us refine and improve our Project Management tools.

For detailed guides and support, please refer to the links provided or contact our support team at team@programa.design.

Table of contents
  1. The Importance of Project Management in Interior Design
  2. Tips for Becoming a Better Interior Designer
  3. Real-World Examples of Successful Project Management in Interior Design
  4. Fixed Image Layouts
  5. Web Clipper Scraper
  6. Hyperlinked URLs
  7. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
  8. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
  9. Interior Design Software For Professional Interior Designers
  10. Task Management: Keeping Every Detail in Check
  11. Phases: Breaking Down Your Projects
  12. Combining Studio & Task Management for Optimal Workflow
  13. Getting Started: Setting Up Your Tasks & Phases
  14. Bringing it all together.
    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. 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
  15. Comprehensive Guide to Client Communication Software for Interior Designers
    1. The Importance of Effective Client Communication in Interior Design
      1. Scheduling with Programa and Client Approvals
      2. Streamlined Procurement Management
      3. Budget Tracking for Financial Clarity
      4. Hidden Feature for Internal Reviews
      5. Client Dashboard for Transparency and Easy Communication
      6. Centralized Project Management for Cohesion and Control
      7. Long-Term Efficiency with Programa
    2. Interior Design & Architecture Software For Professional Interior Designers & Architects
      1. What We Do
      2. Our Mission
      3. Information about the Programa In App Payment Services
      4. <br />The Programa Payments Service
      5. Getting a Payments Services Account
      6. Processing Card Transactions and Receiving Your Funds
      7. <strong>Termination and Other General Legal Terms</strong>
      8. <strong>Contact Support</strong>
      9. Spreadsheets Weren’t Built for Interior Design
      10. Specification Simplified: Say Goodbye to Arduous Data Entry
      11. Always Up-to-Date: Live Schedules for Real-Time Collaboration
      12. Seamless Sharing and Client Communication
      13. Build Your Own Product Libraries
      14. Eliminate Stress with Real-Time Version Control
      15. Track, Manage, Deliver: Stay On Top of Your Projects
      16. Effortless Integration and Customization
      17. Join Thousands of Designers Transforming Their Workflows with Programa
      18. Key Features:
    3. Simplify Your FF&E Selection Process
    4. Effortless Updates and Revisions
    5. Collaboration Made Easy
    6. Optimized Finishes Schedule Management
    7. The Future Of FF&E With Programa
      1. Getting Started with Shared Invoices
      2. Real-World Applications for Designers and Architects
      3. Key Benefits of the Shared Invoices Update
      4. SAFETY DOOR HANDLE
      5. Task Management
      6. Phases
      7. Dynamic Views
      8. Prepare your Studio
      9. Key Changes
      10. Detailed Steps for Current Studio WIP Users
      11. Future Releases
      12. Support
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We are excited to introduce new project management features within Programa. These enhancements aim to streamline your workflow, enhance productivity, and provide better visibility into your project progress. Easily create, track, and manage tasks with customizable details such as Task Name, Description, Assigned Team Members, Target Dates, Phases, Attachments, and Subtasks. Explore our multiple view options (Board, List, and Timeline) to organize and track your projects effectively. Start migrating your tasks to take full advantage of these new features.