Built for independent design studios

Run a profitable,
scalable studio.

Manage projects, approvals, sourcing, procurement and invoices from one workspace, so less money gets lost between spreadsheets, emails and tabs.
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Built for interior design studios, from first brief to final invoice.
More clients.
Cleaner projects.
Faster payments.
Studio overview · August 2026
Live workspace
Your studio at a glance
Good morning, Laura.
Revenue this month€18,420
Design fees + product markups
Active projects05
Across your studio
Profit this month€12,760
After expenses & estimated tax
Active project

Rue de Varenne Apartment

40% complete
Client approval

5 items ready

Request approval
Next payment

€4,800

Issue invoice
Ready to invoice

€11,001 across active projects.

Create invoice
Today
04
2 approvals · 1 order · 1 invoice
Why Workspace

Your studio should make money without feeling messy.

Workspace connects the parts of a project that directly affect revenue, scope, products, approvals, orders and billing, so you can see what is moving, what is stuck and what should be invoiced next.

01

Get paid faster.

Turn approved products, tracked fees and project data into invoices without rebuilding the numbers every time.

02

Take on more clients.

A repeatable project structure means every new client does not require a brand new system, spreadsheet or workflow.

03

Protect your margin.

Keep budgets, procurement and outstanding payments visible so revenue does not disappear inside disconnected admin.

One connected workflow

From client brief to money in the bank.

Not another place to store files. A workflow designed around the way interior studios actually deliver, and bill, projects.

01 · PROJECTS

Run the project.

Phases, tasks, progress, timeline and client information live together.

02 · SOURCE

Specify faster.

Pull products and materials into boards and specifications without duplicating work.

03 · REVIEW

Present the design.

Share plans, finishes, renders and selections in one clear client review space.

04 · APPROVE

Get a clear yes.

Clients approve or request changes without decisions disappearing inside messages.

05 · PROCURE

Track the money.

Know what is specified, ordered, shipped and delivered, with the cost beside it.

06 · INVOICE

Bill from the same data.

Turn tracked time, approved work and project costs into clean invoices.

Studio analytics

Know what your studio actually makes.

Track design fee revenue, product markup revenue, business expenses and estimated tax in one place, then see your real profit automatically.

Designer finance tracker

Revenue, costs and estimated tax.

Dashboard currency
EUR
Reference rates updated automatically
This month · left after tax & expenses
€8,659
Revenue received€12,797
Monthly expenses− €1,113
Estimated tax− €3,025
Design fee revenue€7,407
Product markup revenue€5,390
Expenses this month€1,113
Estimated tax€3,025
Estimated tax rate
27%
of recognised revenue
Software, equipment or other expense
Amount
EUR
Software
Monthly
Add every studio expense here, Workspace deducts them from revenue and updates your estimated monthly profit automatically.
Everything inside Workspace

One workspace for the entire studio.

Project delivery, client communication, time, budget, sourcing and studio finances all connect, so your team works from one system instead of rebuilding the same information across different tools.

Projects

Project management

Manage phases, tasks, milestones, timelines, client details, project progress and every active project from one place.

Calendar

Shared calendars

Each project has a shared calendar, while the studio dashboard combines events and deadlines across every project you are working on.

Plans

Interactive floor plans

Upload plans, place markers directly on the drawing and link each marker to the exact product, finish or specification used in that location.

Meetings

Notes and recordings

Write meeting notes, share them with clients and team members, and keep meeting recordings attached to the project.

Time

Hourly fee timer

Start a timer, set your hourly rate and automatically calculate design fees from the hours logged on a project.

Concept

Mood boards

Create and organise mood boards inside the project so concept development stays connected to products, finishes and client feedback.

3D

Interactive model viewer

Upload your SketchUp model so clients can open the project in 3D, zoom, look around and walk through the design directly in Workspace.

Budget

Live project budgeting

Set the client budget and see what is spent and what remains. Products added to the FF&E specification update the budget automatically.

Review

Design review

Clients can approve or request changes on finishes, products, floor plan options, 3D renders and other design variations.

FF&E

Products and specifications

Build connected FF&E schedules and specifications, with product information feeding into budgets, procurement and client approvals.

Brands

Trade requests and brand chat

Request trade information, samples, lead times or product details and chat directly with brands listed on The Design Index.

Procurement

Orders and tracking

Track specified, ordered, shipped and delivered items alongside costs, markups and project status.

Billing

Invoices and payments

Track design fees, product markups, invoices, payments and what is ready to bill next using the same project data.

Analytics

Studio finance dashboard

See design fee income, product markup income, expenses, estimated tax and monthly profit across the studio.

Resources

Designer templates

Access ready made fee structures, welcome guides, investment guides, project presentations, client questionnaires and other studio documents.

Library

Professional resources

Use designer only CAD blocks, technical references, practical design guidance and other resources while working on live projects.

Team

Project seats

Add team members to the projects they work on. Seats can access project tools and collaborate without creating their own independent studio workspace.

Tasks

Assign work to your team

Assign tasks to designers who have access to the project, keep responsibilities clear and track what needs to happen next.

Directory

External project members

Add architects, contractors, plumbers, electricians, painters, photographers, stylists and other external professionals without giving them Workspace access. Keep their names and contact details visible to the client for future reference.

Costs

Connect expenses to people

Select an external professional when adding a project expense, record what they quoted and automatically deduct that cost from the live project budget.

Invoices

Create invoices from project contacts

Choose a saved external professional when creating an invoice, so the person, project and cost information are already connected.

Overview

Studio dashboard

See revenue, active projects, monthly profit, approvals, tasks, deadlines and activity across your entire studio at a glance.

Client access

Client portal

Give clients one private place to review designs, see project information, follow progress, access shared documents and return to the project later.

Profit

Product markups

Set and track product markups alongside sourcing and procurement so the revenue you make on specified products stays visible.

Beyond the project workspace

Your membership connects the studio to The Design Index.

The €40/month lead designer membership is not only project software. It also gives your studio visibility, client opportunities and direct access to the professional network around The Design Index.

Discoverability

Your studio profile

Your designer or studio profile is published on thedesignindex.eu, where clients can discover your work, browse your profile and contact or hire you.

Clients

Apply to project briefs

Clients can post project briefs on The Design Index. Lead designer members can apply directly and use the platform as another route to finding new work.

Network

Build brand relationships

Connect with brands, chat inside Workspace, request trade support and build direct professional relationships through the platform.

Exposure

Inspiration gallery

Submit project images to The Design Index inspiration gallery so your work can be discovered beyond your own profile.

Project Stories

Show how you design

Turn completed projects into story based case studies showing the brief, sketches, plans, elevations, renders, decisions and final outcome, helping future clients understand how you think and work.

A permanent project record

The project stays useful long after handover.

Workspace becomes the permanent record of the finished interior, so clients do not have to search through old emails, folders or messages years later. Everything that matters stays connected to the project.

Know exactly what was specified.See products, finishes, suppliers, model references and where each item was used.
Know who worked on the project.Keep the architect, contractor, electrician, plumber, joiner, stylist and other professionals in one place.
Know who to call later.If something needs repairing, replacing or reordering, the original project information is still there.
Completed project · private client record
Chelsea Residence
Kitchen joineryPaul Martin · Custom Joinery
Contact, quote, invoice and specification saved
Dining pendantFlos · Coordinates S2
Supplier, finish and product reference saved
Bathroom plumbingDaniel Kovács · Plumbing
Contact information saved for future service
Connected apps

Your existing tools, connected to the project.

Workspace does not force designers to abandon the tools they already use. It brings the output from those tools into one client facing project space.

Payments
Stripe

Connect your Stripe account so clients can pay Workspace invoices directly into your own Stripe account. Payment lands with you in seconds, while the invoice status updates inside the project.

Connected payments
3D models
SketchUp

Upload your SketchUp model to the project and let clients explore it inside Workspace. They can zoom, pan, look around and walk through the model without leaving the project.

Interactive 3D
Presentations
Canva

Create presentations in Canva, including the templates provided through Workspace, then link them back to the project so clients can view them or you can present directly from the Workspace.

Linked presentations

“The difference is not having more software. It is having one system that shows me what needs my attention, and what can be billed.”

Designed around real interior studio workflows
Lead designer membership

One extra project can pay for the entire year.

Your lead designer membership gives you the full Workspace plus your studio profile on The Design Index, access to client project briefs, designer resources and direct connections with brands.

€40 / month · lead designer
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Additional team seats €30/month each, seats can collaborate inside project workspaces and can be added to multiple projects, but cannot create their own studio workspace.
The Design Index Workspace

Build the studio.
Not the admin.

Everything your studio needs to move a project forward, with the commercial side visible from day one.

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