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2024 Yearly Round-up: Now What's Next?

2024 Done & 2025 Incoming
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Updated: 16 December 2024
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A Note from Zoe

Hi Programa Community,

Wow—what a year 2024 has been! Thanks to you, we’ve grown, evolved, and introduced some game-changing features that make managing your design projects smoother and more collaborative than ever. From new project management tools to integrations like Canva and QuickBooks, every update this year has been inspired by your needs and feedback.

I’m incredibly grateful for your trust and support—it’s what drives us to keep improving. And 2025? It’s shaping up to be even bigger! We have some exciting plans that we can’t wait to share with you.

Thank you for being part of the Programa journey. Here’s to another year of creativity, growth, and success together!

With gratitude,
Zoe Lowres
Co-Founder, Programa

 

As 2024 draws to a close, it's clear that this year has been a transformative one for Programa. From enhancing collaboration and streamlining workflows to launching innovative new features, we’ve continued to focus on providing the design community with the tools to elevate their practices.

As 2024 draws to a close, it's clear that this year has been a transformative one for Programa. From enhancing collaboration and streamlining workflows to launching innovative new features, we’ve continued to focus on providing the design community with the tools to elevate their practices.

132

Countries

Programa has a truly global reach empowering designers and architects across 132 countries to streamline their workflows, manage their projects, and redefine how they work, all from one tailored platform.
25k+

Designers

This year alone, over 25,000 studios worldwide trusted Programa to handle their schedules, specifications, and project management, cementing its role as the industry’s go-to solution for design professionals.
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This year, Programa solidified its place as the go-to platform for the global architecture and design industry. Over 25,000 studios across 132 countries relied on Programa to streamline workflows, empower designers, and revolutionize project management.

Partnerships with the American Society of Interior Designers and the Interior Design Society strengthened our mission to provide impactful, tailored solutions. Engaging with industry podcasts like Second Studio and Dave Sharp’s Officetalk gave us deeper insight into the stories shaping today’s design community.

25mil+

Products Specified

Through Programa’s Schedules, over 25 million products have been carefully documented and organized, ensuring designers can effortlessly manage every detail for their projects and streamline communication with clients and suppliers.
$6.2b

in Total Product Value

The total value of products specified via Programa exceeds $6.2 billion, showcasing the scale and trust placed in Programa by design studios managing high-value, complex projects globally.
41k+

Unique Brands & Suppliers

From boutique makers to global manufacturers, Programa connects studios with over 41,000 unique brands and suppliers, enabling seamless integration of diverse specifications into their projects.
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This year alone, designers achieved over 1.4 million Client Dashboard and Shared Schedule views, keeping projects transparent, aligned, and client-focused. Since launch, over 24 million products have been specified through Programa, valued at $6.1 billion, while 40,000 unique brands and suppliers have been seamlessly integrated. These milestones reflect not only the platform’s global reach but also its tangible impact on the design process.

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As we look ahead to 2025, Programa is set to revolutionize the design workflow further with cutting-edge solutions.

Our focus is on integrating AI to eliminate spreadsheet hassles, streamline data entry, and redefine schedule building. SmartSpec, our upcoming release, will be a game-changer in this mission—but that’s just the beginning.

With these advancements, we’re committed to helping studios reach new heights. Thank you for being part of our journey, and stay tuned for what’s next. Explore our 2024 upgrades and gear up for an even bigger 2025.

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Table of contents
  1. With Programa’s Client Dashboard, you can:
  2. Minimalise Misunderstandings, Maximalise Results
  3. Shared Schedules and Integration with Client Dashboard
  4. Collaboration between Designers and Clients
  5. Goodbye Fragmented Financial Management
  6. Build Connected and Efficient Processes<br />
  7. Meet The Programa x QuickBooks Integration<br />
    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
  8. Key Benefits:
  9. Seamless Integration with Product Library
  10. Tailored PDF Exports
  11. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    1. What’s New at Programa?
    2. Looking Ahead: Upcoming Features
    3. Pricing Update: Supporting Continuous Improvement
    4. Thank You for Being Part of the Programa Community
  12. What inspires your work, and how do you stay creatively motivated?
  13. What have been some of your favorite collaborations with big brands, and how did those partnerships come about?
  14. How did you land these partnerships - was it outreach, or did they come to you?
  15. As someone who is active on Instagram, how do you balance showcasing your work with building authentic connections with your audience?
  16. What has been the biggest challenge in marketing yourself, and how did you overcome it?
  17. You mentioned making content that's easy to produce - could you give an example of what that looks like in practice?
  18. If you had to name one type of content that's been easiest to stay consistent with, what would that be?
  19. What advice would you give to interior designers who are just starting out in marketing their businesses?
  20. What's next for your business? Are there any exciting projects or collaborations on the horizon?
    1. 19 December 2024
    2. 17 December 2024
    3. 10 December 2024
    4. 09 December 2024
    5. 03 December 2024
    6. 28 November 2024
    7. 27 November 2024
    8. 26 November 2024
    9. 20 November 2024
    10. 19 November 2024
    11. Schedules Update:
    12. Client Dashboard & Brag Stats
    13. Pinboards Update
    14. Web Clipper Update
    15. On the Horizon
      1. Why Leading Design Firms Choose Programa
      2. Time Tracking That Speaks Your Language
      3. Client Communication Reimagined
      4. Automation for the Creative Mind
      5. The Impact on Your Studio
      6. <a href="https://programa.design/features/best-interior-design-project-management-software" target="_blank">Beyond Project Management</a>
      7. Your Design Evolution Starts Here
    16. Client Portal
    17. Client Communication
    18. Rebranding
    19. Client Testimonial
    20. Software Solution
    21. 14 August 2024
    22. 12 August 2024
    23. 13 August 2024
    24. 07 August 2024
    25. 08 August 2024
    26. 09 August 2024
    27. 05 August 2024
    28. 01 August 2024
    29. 31 July 2024
    30. 30 July 2024
    31. 29 July 2024
    32. 26 July 2024
    33. 23 July 2024
    34. 18 July 2024
    35. Welcome Back!
    36. 06 January 2025
      1. A Note from Zoe
    37. Join the Future of Design
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