This week: upcoming background removal for product images, faster schedule building from URLs, and key highlights from The Case Conference. Plus, Programa joins the Dezeen Awards 2025 judging panel alongside other improvements and in-development features.
Weekly Release Notes
Stay updated with the latest features, updates and upcoming releases.
Latest releases
The Case Conference- We spoke with The Case Conference on how poor spec processes erode margins, and how live tools like Programa help reduce rework, missed approvals, and client disputes.
New Demo on Demand- Our quick, no-fuss walkthrough of Programa is live. In under 20 minutes, see how designers use the platform to manage specs, approvals, and procurement, without getting buried in admin.
Add from URL - A faster way to build your schedule. Just paste in a supplier’s website link and Programa will do the rest - no Chrome extension or manual entry required.
Whats coming
Remove Product Background - Inconsistent imagery disrupts schedules. Soon, images uploaded to Schedules can have backgrounds removed and replaced with a custom colour, delivering cleaner visuals and clearer documentation.
Upcoming events
Programa joins the Dezeen Awards 2025 judging panel – We’re proud to announce our partnership with Dezeen Awards 2025, a globally recognised program celebrating excellence in architecture, interiors, and design.
Other Improvements
General fixes, updates & enhancements We’ve rolled out 54+ fixes this week to keep things running smoothly. Here’s a snapshot of what’s been improved:
Invoicing upgrades (In development)
Advanced Tax Management - Support for combination tax rates and multi-jurisdiction setups. Now housed in a dedicated Tax Settings tab.
Settings Revamp - Updated navigation for easier control of tax, integrations, and business preferences.
Stability & Backend Improvements
Fix for when there is no global tax configured
Side panel responsiveness and cancel button performance improved
Improved handling of line items without tax rates
Bulk archive/delete reliability fixes
General improvements
Legacy feature toggles removed to speed up performance
Better error handling and messaging across system
Your feedback drives us—keep it coming! Check out the Changelog for all updates.
Showcase your work, without oversharing
We love it when designers give a peek into their inspiration, Schedules, Pinboards, and Client Dashboards. Just toggle off any private details first. It’s a smart way to let clients, contractors, or other stakeholders see how you operate, whether you’re embedding a shared link on your site, dropping it into a pitch deck, or posting it on Instagram Stories.
Whenever you share, we love sharing back. By featuring your work on social or in our community, we help celebrate your successes and put your studio in front of a wider audience.
Reach out to our CX team for tips on sharing projects safely, so you can flaunt your talent without compromising any confidential info.
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