We’re excited to unveil DesignO 2.4 — a transformative release focused on elevating photobook previews, streamlining third-party integration, and delivering a faster, more secure experience for online print businesses.
Whether you’re selling personalized photobooks, trade show printing products, brochures, or packaging, this release delivers the power, flexibility, and performance to scale your operations.
Breakthrough 3D Previews for Photobooks
Photobook printers, this one’s for you! With DesignO 2.4, flat previews are a thing of the past. The all-new 3D photobook experience brings every detail to life like cover type, page reflections, spine thickness, and more, offering your customers a realistic look at their final product before they order.
What’s new:
- Full 3D previews for both softcover and hardcover photobooks
- Auto-calculated spine thickness based on page count, cover type, and paper
- Clear upload guidance for cover, spine, and inner page artwork
Why it matters:
More accurate previews = fewer design errors, faster approvals, and happier customers who know exactly what they’re getting.
Multi-Side 3D Previews for Displays & Signage
Your customers can now see every angle before they order. With DesignO 2.4, multi-side 3D previews are now available for a wide range of large-format and display products making it easier than ever to visualize branded spaces in full.
Now supported:
- Canopy tents
- Cu be signs
- Standees & floor displays
- Exhibition panels
Why it matters:
No more guesswork. Clients get a complete view of their signage and displays, helping them feel confident in their designs and helping you reduce costly reprints.
Smarter 3D Packaging Preview on Product Detail Page
DesignO 2.4 introduces an intuitive packaging customization workflow right from the product detail page — empowering end customers to define and visualize their packaging in 3D before placing an order.
- Enter Custom Dimensions
Shoppers can specify the exact box size (Height × Width × Length) directly on the product detail page. - Download Auto-Generated Die-line
Based on the entered size, the system instantly generates and offers a downloadable PDF die-line template. - Design in Any Graphic Tool
Customers can open the die-line in tools like Adobe Illustrator, CorelDRAW, or InDesign to create their artwork offline. - Upload for Instant 3D Rendering
Once the artwork is uploaded, DesignO automatically renders a real-time 3D preview of the customized package on the same product page.
This end-to-end packaging design workflow minimizes errors, reduces back-and-forth, and gives your customers full creative control with instant visual feedback.
Expanded 3D Model Support for Brochures & Bags
DesignO 2.4 adds even more flexibility to your product offerings with newly supported 3D models perfect for showcasing marketing materials and branded merchandise in full detail.
Now supported:
- Bi-Fold & Tri-Fold Brochures (Z-Fold, Gate Fold)
- Custom Paper Bags with personalized branding
Why it matters:
These popular B2B products now come with lifelike 3D previews, helping your customers visualize their designs better and helping you close more deals with confidence.
Seamless Webhook Integration for Real-Time Automation
With DesignO 2.4, your print business just got a whole lot smarter. The new webhook architecture lets you connect DesignO to your favorite tools like ERP, MIS, CRM, Slack, WhatsApp, and more for instant updates and zero manual effort.
Supported real-time events:
- Order creation, updates, and status changes
- Job lifecycle updates
- Output generation events
- Artwork submissions and updates
Why it matters:
No more switching between systems. Automate your workflow, reduce errors, and keep your team and tools in perfect sync, as things happen.
Under-the-Hood Upgrades You’ll Actually Notice
DesignO 2.4 isn’t just about visual wow but it’s also faster, stronger, and more developer-friendly under the hood. We’ve made key backend improvements, so your platform runs smoother than ever.
What’s new:
- Upgraded to PHP 8.4 for better performance, stability, and security
- API response caching for noticeably faster front-end load times
- Enhanced Swagger documentation to simplify developer onboarding
Plus, admins get a more refined experience with:
- A smarter 3D model manager
- Bulk upload tools for backgrounds and clipart
- A cleaner, streamlined UI for easier navigation
Why it matters:
It’s the kind of upgrade you don’t need to think about because everything just works better.
Stronger Security, Greater Flexibility
DesignO 2.4 makes sure your data stays protected and your setup fits your business needs. We’ve added new layers of security and made storage more flexible for teams of all sizes.
What’s improved:
- Fetch Order API now includes enhanced security to protect sensitive data
- Output API now supports authentication for controlled file access
- Flexible file storage, you’re no longer locked into Amazon S3. Use any storage solution that works for your infrastructure
Why it matters:
You stay in control of your data and infrastructure, with the peace of mind that everything’s secure.
Wrapping It Up: More Than Just an Update
At its core, DesignO 2.4 is built around one belief: your print business deserves software that grows with you.
From life-like 3D previews that help customers buy with confidence to real-time automation that keeps your backend running smoothly, every feature in this release is designed to help you sell more, work smarter, and stay ahead.
The journey doesn’t end here. At DesignNBuy, we’re committed to helping you stay ahead with innovations that are practical, scalable, and built around your needs.
DesignO 2.4 is ready for what’s next.
Let’s move forward together.
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