DesignFiles

"Design Files is my online assistant!"

Comments: The team is amazing! They are constantly striving to be innovative with Design Files and take feedback seriously. There have been so many updates and new features since the initial launch of the site and with every change, the program gets easier to use. It is extremely professional and worth every penny!

Pros: I love Design Files! It is so helpful to have everything that I need to send professional concept packages to my clients. The web clipper makes it easy to grab images, information and pricing for any product online and the editing features allow me to control what I want my clients to see. The new room rendering application is great to show clients what their space will look, with the actual pieces. This is extremely helpful from a visual standpoint and so much easier than photoshop.

Cons: The only con that I have is I would like to be able to create invoices for my clients. Hopefully this is coming soon...

"It's such a complete tool, I gradually stopped using any other system."

Comments: Overall, I can say that I am managing about one third more projects than before in the same time. Which is incredible! The longer I use the software, the more I feel I'm getting quicker. I may get to the point where I doubled my productivity!

Pros: What I love the most is the Web Clipper, it makes my life so much easier and I don't have to save and download thousand of pictures in my computer. It allows me to have a full library of products, whether I use them every day or just once, where I can keep all the related notes and pictures as well.
I also really like the fact that while creating a mood board I am also creating a price list, so that I don't have to repeat all the work.

Cons: I am a new user, therefore I may have not discovered some of the features that allow me to customize my templates fully - though, I think there should be a possibility to format the description and notes fields in Quotes/Invoices/POs. Sometimes the text in there is so extensive that I would like to split it into paragraphs, or make some words bold or italics. I have to shorten the text for it not to get overwhelming, having to sacrifice info that may be important.

"Efficient and effective product!"

Pros: Very easy to use and everything is right in front of you without having to go back and forth. Customer-friendly, affordable and a time-saver

Cons: I would like to see coupon codes being able to be used by clients, especially first-time clients.

"Decent Enough Program"

Comments: I find the program overall, just okay. Great for mood boards, as I have more control over what I can add and how I can display things, but in terms of renders, I find it to be mediocre and may have to eventually switch from DF to something else more substantial.

Pros: I love the questionnaire portion best as its very detailed and clients love it; also that there is the ability to engage with clients directly through the program.

Cons: I really wish the floor plans had the capability of having more detail added; sliding closet doors, built-in closets and cabinetry, etc. Also, exact precise measurements - I don't like that I have to round up or down on measurements, thus making a render not exactly to scale and more of a ball-park.
I also really wish the floor plan product catalogue, flooring options, pain colours, etc. had MANY more options, not just generic - it makes the 3D option essential useless for me to use to show my clients.

"DesignFiles' Importance to Me"

Comments: every once in a while the clipper "Add to DesignFiles" doesn't work.

Pros: Easy of use. You can stay very organized. I like the fact that you can see all the design boards on the dashboard.

Cons: It's still sometimes difficult to remove the background manually. I don't find too many cons. It would be nice to have some Cad-like features.