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Create a project (event folder) on the dashboard, add a description, find it again, and check which workspace you are in.
The Event Design App dashboard is where every event starts: you create a project, which is the container (folder) for one event, then add plans (layouts or seating charts) inside it. Choose New Project, enter a Project title, and select Create. The project opens on its Plans page showing No plans yet.
Every event you plan starts on the dashboard, and the first thing people do is create a project and then wonder where the layout is. This article walks through creating a project, labeling it so you can find it later, and what to check when one goes missing.
📺 Tour the Dashboard and Create a Project — the Academy Video lesson that follows this article step by step.
What is the difference between a project and a plan?
A project is the container for an event or job. The individual layouts belong in plans inside it. Creating a project prepares the container; it does not create a layout.
What is on the dashboard?
The dashboard, the home screen after you sign in, has these parts.
Your Projects is the list of project cards.
New Project starts a new project.
The account menu (top right) shows your name, plan and, for company accounts, your company. Its entries are Account, Subscription or Company Dashboard, Convert to Company and Logout.
Textures appears next to New Project only for users with asset-management access.
Admin Console appears only for platform admins.
⚠ The account menu changes with your role. Company admins see Company Dashboard in place of Subscription. Company members see neither, and Convert to Company appears only for individual accounts. If an entry is missing, your role is the likely reason.
1. How to check which workspace you are in
Your workspace is your personal account or your company. Open the account menu and look at the name and company shown at the top. Confirm you are in the workspace you intend before creating anything, then close the menu.
💡 Your plan and, on Plus or Pro, your remaining credits show in this menu too. Credits are labeled Credit for your own pool or Credit pool when shared.
2. How to create a project
To create a project:
Choose New Project.
Type a Project title. Create stays disabled until you do.
Choose Create.
The dashboard opens your new project on its Plans page. No plans yet is the expected starting state. The Create First Plan button is where your first layout starts.
Use a name that will still make sense later, such as the event name and date. For example, "Smith Wedding – June 14" beats "Wedding".
⚠ The creation form asks for the title only. Add the description afterward.
3. How to add a project description
You add a project description after the project exists:
Return to the dashboard with the back arrow.
On the project card, open Project actions (the three-dot menu) and choose Edit.
Keep the title and fill in the Description field.
Choose Save Changes.
Write what the project is for, not a repeat of its name: "Practice layouts for training" tells you more than "Academy Demo project". Without one, the project card shows No description.
4. What does a project card show?
Each project card shows:
the project title and description,
a creation date,
a plan count (zero for a new project),
up to four plan preview images, or No previews yet if none exist.
On company accounts, cards for projects created by a teammate also show Created by with their name.
Click anywhere on the card to open the project and see its plans.
5. How to find a project again
The dashboard has no search field. You find a project by scanning its title and description, which is why both matter. If a project you expect is missing:
Check the account menu to confirm you are signed in as the right user.
Check the company shown there. In company workspaces, your role and project assignment affect which projects you can see.
Refresh the page. A saved project reappears with its description.
6. How to delete a project
To delete a project, open Project actions and choose Delete, then confirm. Deleting cannot be undone.
⚠ A project with plans cannot be deleted. Delete is disabled with the hint Delete all plans first. Remove every plan inside, then delete the project.
Try it yourself
Start from the dashboard in the correct workspace.
Create a practice project with a clear name.
Add a short description through Edit.
Check the completed card, then refresh and reopen the project.
When you see the project name and the Plans heading, you are ready to create your first plan.
Troubleshooting
My new project is empty. That is expected. Choose Create First Plan.
The Create button is disabled. The Project title is blank.
My project has no description. Descriptions are added after creation through Project actions then Edit.
I cannot find my project. There is no search. Check the account and company shown in the account menu, then refresh.
Delete is greyed out. The project still has plans. Delete them first.
I do not see Textures, Subscription or Company Dashboard. These depend on your role and account type.
Frequently asked questions
How do I add a description to a project?
The creation form asks for a title only, so you add the description afterward. Return to the dashboard, open Project actions (the three-dot menu) on the project card, choose Edit, fill in the Description field, and select Save Changes. Without a description, the project card shows No description.
Why is my new project empty?
Creating a project prepares only the container for an event; it does not create a layout (seating chart). A new project opens on its Plans page showing No plans yet, which is the expected starting state. Choose Create First Plan to start your first layout inside the project.
Why is the Delete button greyed out on my project?
The Delete button is disabled on a project that still contains plans, and shows the hint Delete all plans first. Remove every plan inside the project, then open Project actions and choose Delete again. Deleting a project cannot be undone, so confirm that you no longer need it.
Can I search for a project on the dashboard?
No. The dashboard has no search field, so you find a project by scanning its title and description. Use a clear name, such as the event name and date. If a project is missing, check the account and company in the account menu, then refresh the page.
Why don't I see Textures, Subscription or Company Dashboard?
These entries depend on your role and account type. Textures appears only for users with asset-management access. Subscription appears for individual accounts; company admins see Company Dashboard instead (company accounts only), and standard company members see neither. If an entry is missing, your role is the likely reason.