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Partnership with the Interior Design Society

Now Partner of Renowned Industry Association.
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Updated: 03 July 2024
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I am incredibly excited to announce our partnership with the Interior Design Society. This collaboration is about giving designers the freedom to focus on their passion – creating beautiful, meaningful spaces.

Zoe LowresCo-Founder & Head of Designer Product of Programa

Partnership

The partnership between Programa and the Interior Design Society allows us to provide interior designers across America with the resources and tools they need to enhance their workflows and reduce administrative burdens, so they can focus on what they do best. Creating beautiful spaces.

 

It Makes Sense

Programa, the world’s most beautiful specification software designed for Interior Designers and Architects, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with the Interior Design Society (IDS). This collaboration aims to enhance the efficiency and creativity of interior design professionals by integrating cutting-edge technology with unparalleled industry support.

 

Programa, is trusted by top design firms across North America and in over 75 countries. It offers a comprehensive suite of tools that streamline product specifications, client interactions, and project management. The partnership with IDS underscores Programa’s commitment to delivering exceptional value to the interior design community.

Through our partnership with IDS, we are committed to supporting the design community and helping them achieve new levels of success.

Zoe LowresCo-Founder & Head of Designer Product of Programa

Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership

  • Exclusive Access and Discounts: IDS members will receive special discounts on Programa’s annual subscription plans, making it easier for them to access top-tier specification software.

 

  • Enhanced Workflow: Programa’s intuitive platform simplifies product selection, specification, and client approval processes, saving designers valuable time and effort.

 

  • Professional Development: Through this partnership, IDS members will gain access to exclusive resources, onboarding sessions, and support, helping them stay ahead in the rapidly evolving design landscape.

​​IDS is excited to add a new resource to our catalog of member benefits.

Maddie LandersMarketing Director of Interior Design Society

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At Programa, we solve the most time-consuming challenges designers face, from product specification to disjointed workflows. By simplifying these processes and maintaining project visibility, we help designers exceed client expectations with beautifully branded experiences.

Zoe LowresCo-Founder & Head of Designer Product of Programa

About Programa

Programa is a revolutionary specification software designed to meet the needs of interior designers. With a focus on simplicity and efficiency, Programa helps design professionals manage their projects seamlessly, from product selection to client approvals. Trusted by leading design firms worldwide, Programa is dedicated to making the design process more enjoyable and productive.

 

About the Interior Design Society

The Interior Design Society (IDS) is one of the country’s largest design organizations dedicated to serving the residential interior design industry. Founded in 1973, IDS provides its members with valuable education, resources, and networking opportunities to promote excellence in the field of interior design.

Our partnership with Programa is off to a great start and we look forward to offering our members another option for their specification software. Our goal at IDS to provide the leading tools and resources for our members to help them run their residential design businesses efficiently.

Maddie LandersMarketing Director of Interior Design Society
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Table of contents
  1. The Trade Portal places your brand front and center before A&D professionals
  2. Your name in lights alongside some of the biggest in the industry
  3. Your dream clientele, actively procuring
  4. Working directly with Architects and Interior Designers
  5. Programa’s Trade Portal and high quality leads
  6. 14 May 2024
  7. 09 May 2024
  8. 03 May 2024
  9. 02 May 2024
  10. Key Benefits:
    1. What is the ‘Hidden’ Status?
    2. Use Case: Building a Custom Product
    3. Simplifying Financials with Hidden Status
    4. Reusing and Grouping Components
  11. Client Dashboards: Connecting Designers and Clients Globally
  12. Product Approvals: Streamlining Feedback and Collaboration
  13. Experience the Future of Design Communication with Programa
  14. Trends You Can’t Ignore in 2025
  15. Why Time Tracking is Essential for Interior Designers
  16. How to Use Programa for Effective Time Tracking
  17. Tips for Maximizing Your Time Tracking Efforts
  18. Product Approvals are engineered to streamline designer-client collaboration.
  19. Main Benefits Of Product Approvals
  20. Creating & Submitting Approval Requests
  21. Client Approval Process
  22. Tracking Approval Statuses and Feedback
  23. About March Twice Interiors
    1. How Tyler Aspen Edmonds Did It
    2. The Programa Advantage
    3. The Trade Portal Advantage
    4. Data Encryption in Transit and at Rest
    5. Security Controls
    6. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
    7. Monitoring and Breach Protocols
    8. Your IP is Yours, Forever
      1. A Note from Zoe
    9. Join the Future of Design
      1. Discover the artistry beneath your feet with WOODCUT's Premium Ash Collection – the foundation of exquisite interiors.
      2.  
      3. Why Choose WOODCUT’s Premium Ash Collection?
    10. Challenges Faced by Designers in Procurement
    11. How designers can use Procurement Hub
    12. Built by and for designers
      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
      5. Sacred Spaces Studio: Redefining Interior Design with Programa
      6. Philosophy and Inspiration
      7. Key Pillars of Sacred Spaces
      8. Integration of Programa in the Design Process
      9. Overcoming Challenges with Programa
      10. Conclusion
    13. With Programa’s Purchase Orders, you can:
    14. Seamless Integration with Product Library
    15. Tailored PDF Exports
    16. Intuitive Schedule Navigation
    17. 30 August 2024
    18. 27 August 2024
    19. 22 August 2024
    20. 21 August 2024
    21. 20 August 2024
    22. 19 August 2024
    23. 16 August 2024
    24. 15 August 2024
    25. The Issue
    26. The Result
    27. The Solution
    28. Latest Updates
    29. 31 October 2024
    30. 30 October 2024
    31. 29 October 2024
    32. 24 October 2024
    33. 23 October 2024
    34. 22 October 2024
    35. 17 October 2024
    36. 15 October 2024
    37. What’s New?
    38. Why Change?
    39. Key Enhancements
    40. Introduction to Programa
    41. Getting Started Dashboard
    42. Schedules
    43. Client Dashboard
    44. Web Clipper
    45. Pinboards
    46. Project Management
    47. Address Book
    48. Invoicing
    49. 14 August 2024
    50. 12 August 2024
    51. 13 August 2024
    52. 07 August 2024
    53. 08 August 2024
    54. 09 August 2024
    55. 05 August 2024
    56. 01 August 2024
    57. How are you using Programa?
    58. What challenges did the platform help overcome in a recent project?
    59. Fixed Image Layouts
    60. Web Clipper Scraper
    61. Hyperlinked URLs
    62. Improved Notes Visibility in Presentation Mode
    63. Pinboards & Client Dashboard Integration
    64. Traditional Quality with Modern Efficiency
    65. Collaboration: Orchestrating a Seamless Symphony
    66. Precision is crucial: Mitigating Errors
    67. All-encompassing Project Management
    68. A Library at Your Fingertips
    69. Conclusion: The Renaissance of Design
    70. <strong>Meet Brightgreen’s MINI Collection: When Less, Meets More</strong>
    71. <strong>Revolutionise Your Lighting Design and Layouts</strong>
  24. Offering Virtual Consultations and Collaborating with Others in the Industry
  25. Showcasing a Diverse Portfolio and Staying Ahead with Future Trends in Client Engagement Strategies
  26. Embracing the Evolution of Marketing for Interior Designers in 2025 and Beyond!
    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?
  27. How Does the Trade Portal Work?
  28. <strong>How Will It Solve My Problems?</strong>
    1. What does the Trade Portal Offer?
    2. What will it be like day to day?
  29. The Importance of a Strong Digital Presence
  30. Leveraging Social Media Engagement
  31. Implementing SEO Optimization Techniques
    1. Features
    2. Integrations & Sharing
    3. Upgrades
    4. What to Expect:
    5. Why Attend?
    6. Secure Your Seat: Design Workflow Workshop
    7. Why MKCA Turned to Programa
    8. How MKCA Uses Programa
    9. Key Impact
    10. Explore our ‘Made with Programa’ feature, where Shona McElroy of SMAC Studio shares the journey behind ‘Introspection,’ highlighting the challenges, workflow, and how Programa played a pivotal role from concept to completion.
    11. Partnership
    12. It Makes Sense
    13. Key Benefits of the Programa and IDS Partnership
    14. About Programa
    15. About the Interior Design Society
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