The Meaning Behind Our Name

We are often asked the meaning behind our name, QUIPA. We named our program QUIPA for two reasons, it stands for Quick Intelligent Project Assistant because all workrooms need a quick intelligent project assistant. In addition, our name is a nod to the Incan Quipu, a beautifully colored system of knotted threads that stored and tracked important information. We like to think of QUIPA as the modern-day Quipu.

“QUIPA stands for Quick Intelligent Project Assistant because all workrooms need a quick intelligent project assistant. ”

Incan Quipu

Quipu means “talking knots” and served as the Incan computer. This intricate system stored a tremendous amount of information that gave the Incans a competitive edge over other civilizations.

The Quipu was ahead of its time

This ancient “operating system,” called quipus, dates back to 2600 BCE. They were like early computers, early counting machines. Quipus were a system of knotted strings that stored data and communicated information. Cultures across the ancient Andean world used this system for thousands of years. 

QUIPA also aims to give your workroom the cutting edge by providing an organizational hub for all your project details. To be added to our waitlist for demos email us at info@quipa.com.

“We like to think of QUIPA as the modern-day Quipu.”

Hope Arbery

QUIPA Founder