Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about SPECIFiSPACE from architects and interior designers across Southeast Asia. Can't find your answer? Email us.
What is SPECIFiSPACE?
Most design teams start every project from a blank file — product research scattered across WhatsApp threads, emails and browser tabs, then rebuilt by hand into a new PowerPoint or Excel, with nothing carried forward from the last job. SPECIFiSPACE is where that work lives instead. Paste a supplier product URL or upload a PDF spec sheet and it pulls out the specs, images and pricing for you rather than you retyping them. From there you organise products into projects, compare alternatives, and export print-ready A4 spec sheets — and the next project starts from what you already have.
Who is SPECIFiSPACE built for?
SPECIFiSPACE is designed for architects, interior designers, and contractors — especially those working on commercial and residential projects across Southeast Asia. It's equally useful for sole practitioners managing their own projects and small design studios coordinating specifications across multiple jobs. If you regularly deal with product selections, supplier quotes, and spec documentation, SPECIFiSPACE was built for you.
How do architects currently manage product specifications without SPECIFiSPACE?
Most designers rely on a combination of Excel spreadsheets, WhatsApp messages to suppliers, email threads, and PowerPoint slides to manage their specifications. This approach is fragile — files get out of sync, attachments get lost, and there is no single source of truth. SPECIFiSPACE replaces all of that with a centralised, searchable product catalog that stays current across your entire project.
Can I import product specs directly from a supplier website?
Yes. The AI import tool lets you paste any supplier product URL and automatically extracts the product name, brand, item code, price, specifications, and main image. It works with most Singapore and Philippines supplier websites including tile, carpet, furniture, and lighting suppliers. You can review and edit all extracted data before saving it to your catalog.
Can I import specs from a PDF?
Yes. You can upload a PDF product datasheet and SPECIFiSPACE will extract the key specification fields automatically using AI. Free accounts include 5 PDF imports per month; Pro accounts have no monthly limit. The extracted data is always editable before it is saved to your catalog.
What happens to my old Excel spec sheets?
Your existing Excel files can serve as a reference while you migrate products into SPECIFiSPACE. Currently there is no bulk import from Excel, but you can add products one at a time using the manual form or the AI import tool. Once your catalog is in SPECIFiSPACE, you can export it back to Excel at any time.
How is SPECIFiSPACE different from Excel or PowerPoint?
Excel and PowerPoint require manual formatting, have no image management, and are difficult to search or filter at scale — and every project starts as a new file, so nothing you specified last time carries forward. SPECIFiSPACE is purpose-built for product specifications: it stores images alongside specs, lets you compare alternatives side by side, generates print-ready spec sheets automatically, and connects directly to AI import so you are not manually typing supplier data. Your catalog builds up across projects instead of resetting with each one, and it is always accessible from any device without opening a file.
How do I compare alternative products?
On any product page, click Alternatives to assign up to 5 alternative products from your catalog. Then click Compare to see a side-by-side table showing price, specs, images, and key differences. Free accounts can assign up to 2 alternatives per product (compare 3 products at once); Pro accounts can assign up to 5 (compare 6). Exporting a comparison to Excel for clients or consultants is a Pro feature.
Can I export my specs to Excel or PDF?
Yes. Every product has a dedicated A4 spec sheet page, ready for printing or client submission via your browser's print function, and any single product can be exported to Excel. Both are available on the Free plan. Exporting multiple products or a whole comparison to Excel is a Pro feature.
Is my data private and secure?
Yes. Your products, projects, and specifications are private to your account and are never shared with other users or third parties. SPECIFiSPACE uses Supabase for data storage, which enforces row-level security so only your authenticated account can read or modify your data. All data is transmitted over HTTPS.
How many products can I manage for free?
Free accounts can manage up to 50 products and 1 active project. This is enough to get started on a small project or evaluate the full platform before committing. If you need more, Pro accounts have no product or project limits.
Can I use SPECIFiSPACE for multiple projects?
Yes. You can create projects and assign products to them, making it easy to keep specifications organised across multiple jobs at the same time. Free accounts are limited to 1 active project; Pro accounts support unlimited projects. Each project shows all its assigned products, linked suppliers, and a running cost summary.
Do you support Singapore, Philippines, and International suppliers?
Yes. SPECIFiSPACE includes a built-in directory of 660+ material suppliers across Singapore, the Philippines, and International sources, spanning categories including tiles, carpet, vinyl flooring, wallpaper, paint, bathroom fittings, furniture, lighting, and more. You can browse by category, filter by product type, and copy contact details directly from the directory.
Can my whole team use SPECIFiSPACE?
Currently SPECIFiSPACE is single-user — each account belongs to one person. Team and multi-user features are in development and will be available in a future Teams plan. If you are interested in early access for your studio or firm, email hello@specifi.space and we will keep you updated.
How much does SPECIFiSPACE cost?
SPECIFiSPACE is free to start — no credit card required. The Free plan includes 50 products, 1 project, and access to the Singapore and Philippines supplier directory. Free accounts also get 10 AI URL imports and 5 PDF imports per month. Pro costs $25 per month and unlocks unlimited products, unlimited projects, unlimited AI imports, storage for spec sheets and certificates, multi-product Excel export, and up to 6 product comparisons. You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time.