Explore our latest ‘Made with Programa’ feature, showcasing CUAIK’s innovative approach to managing interior design projects.
CUAIK: Club de Golf
Made with Programa
Mexico City, Mexico
“I love the Project Management tool. Every Monday, I can review what was done on the project, and throughout the week, I have a live format where I can easily add tasks.”
Daniela GarciaSenior Project Manager
CUAIK, a multidisciplinary design studio, utilized Programa to streamline the management of a residential project. The project involved conceptualizing, designing, and overseeing the transformation of a 1,200-square-meter space, focusing on integrating various design elements while ensuring seamless client communication.
Challenges and Solutions
CUAIK faced the challenge of managing extensive project details across multiple stakeholders while maintaining a consistent design vision. Programa’s integrated tools streamlined this process effectively:
- Mood Boards: Used for concept development, presenting renders, and showcasing swatches and materials, both internally and to clients. As the project progressed, they documented construction phases with progress imagery, organized by room and date, ensuring a clear visual timeline.
- Client Dashboards: Live updates on project progress were shared directly with clients, allowing real-time visibility into schedules and phases. This streamlined communication ensured a seamless transition from specification to construction.
- Schedules & Specifications: With over 80 active projects, CUAIK relied on Schedules for FF&E, Appliances, Hardware, and Materials. These detailed breakdowns ensured builders had precise information about what was needed and when, enabling efficient project execution across disciplines.
- Product Library: By integrating custom products and supplier details, CUAIK could reuse designs, spec materials, and finishes effortlessly. The side panel summary in Schedules simplified custom component specifications, while the ability to copy and paste Schedules or generate them in minutes saved significant time.
Programa’s tools allowed CUAIK to maintain control and efficiency across complex projects, supporting their design vision and execution at every stage.
“This project was developed 100% in Programa. Everything works in real-time, and when clients ask for renders, we just share them using the Client Dashboard.”
Daniela GarciaSenior Project Manager
“I recently started a project from scratch in Programa. It was so useful because, in the beginning, your work is usually tied up in searching for a photo, saving it in your folder, and then making a whole layout in InDesign. In Programa, you simply link the photo, and it is immediately organized, and you have a complete mood board.”
Daniela GarciaSenior Project Manager
Impact on the Design Process
CUAIK found that using Programa provided a clearer, more organized approach to project management. The ability to have all project details centralized in one platform allowed for better collaboration, faster decision-making, and a more transparent process for both the design team and the client.
“They can view everything from their mobile phones via a link, giving them full access to the project. This is how we integrate Programa into our workflow.”
Daniela GarciaSenior Project Manager
Looking Forward for CUAIK on Programa
With over 80 projects in progress, CUAIK relies on Programa to manage complex tasks efficiently, ensuring a smooth experience for their design team, clients, and trades.
Their use of the Project Management feature has proven invaluable, particularly the bird’s-eye studio view, which aids in future planning and tracking project milestones across all active projects.
View the other In Practice feature to hear from their Residential Director Maria Zamudio.