My stack
    STACK DESIGNER

    Interior architect.

    From brief to site without early BIM stack.

    02 — TOOLS

    The stack map.

    A stack is not read tool by tool. It is read as work blocks: produce, validate, deliver, get paid.

    Brief & framing

    Frame the mission, exchanges, and initial decisions.

    Core: Notion + Google Workspace. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

    Moodboard & references

    Align visual intent, materials, and references.

    Core: Adobe Photoshop + Adobe InDesign. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

    Plans & 3D

    Produce technical documents and build the volume.

    Core: LayOut + AutoCAD LT. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

    +5 hidden

    Render & presentation

    Present decisions clearly to speed up approval.

    Core: D5 Render. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

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    Sourcing & budget

    Organize furniture, materials, suppliers, and costs.

    Core: Programa. Add-ons based on your actual use.

    Approval & invoicing

    Secure client decisions and get paid cleanly.

    Core: Loom + Yousign. Add-ons only when the deliverable requires it.

    03 — BUDGET

    €148/month, when the core stack earns its keep.

    0–15€/moTestingFree plans + one paid tool maximum.
    ≈148€/moisShipping regularlyThe core stack is used every week.
    80–100€/moTime to auditCheck for AI, CRM, project or automation overlaps.
    04 — KEEP THE STACK LIGHT

    Do not add these too early.

    • Several render engines active

      Reassess this tool's usage each month.

    • BIM too early

      Reassess this tool's usage each month.

    • Untraceable sourcing

      Reassess this tool's usage each month.

    FAQ

    Frequently asked questions.

    Do your client plans and technical plans come from the same model?

    No → SketchUp + LayOut avoid redrawing views manually after each change. The gain is strongest on late revisions.

    Do you know the status of every furniture piece, material, and light?

    No → Programa or a dedicated Notion database should track supplier, price, client status, order, and alternative.

    Do you pay for a tool because it looks good or because it removes a business friction?

    If the answer is vague, keep the tool on a project-by-project test. Rendering, BIM, and AI must serve a precise deliverable.

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