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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad
- Overview of SketchUp Pro features and the iPad interface
- Process for installation and account configuration
- Understanding the workspace layout and navigation gestures
- Project saving and management via the cloud (Trimble Connect)
Introduction to Fundamental Drawing Tools
- Effective use of touch controls and Apple Pencil
- Drawing techniques for lines, rectangles, and circles
- Generating 3D geometry with the Push/Pull tool
- Transforming objects through moving, scaling, and rotation
Modeling Techniques for Interior Design
- Sketching and extruding elements such as walls, shelves, and cabinetry
- Creating openings for doors and windows
- Grouping and structuring design components
- Utilizing layers and tags to organize complex designs
Applying Materials and Textures
- Selecting and customizing materials
- Applying and refining surface finishes
- Using textures to achieve realistic visual impacts
- Importing custom materials and imagery
Advanced Design Utilities and Components
- Leveraging 3D Warehouse and importing external models
- Creating and modifying dynamic components
- Managing groups and nested elements
- Precise alignment, snapping, and measurement techniques
Lighting, Viewpoints, and Presentation
- Defining camera angles and establishing scenes
- Integrating shadows and adjusting lighting settings
- Exporting images and generating presentation-ready views
- Directly annotating and marking up designs on the iPad
Project Application: Designing an Interior Space
- Developing a complete interior model for a room or workspace
- Designing custom furniture, lighting arrangements, and finishes
- Applying materials and rendering different perspectives
- Final review of the model and design sharing procedures
Conclusion and Further Steps
- Review of advanced modeling strategies
- Curated resources and recommended asset libraries
- Best practices for workflow efficiency and project presentation
Requirements
- Fundamental familiarity with digital drawing or design software
- A general grasp of interior design principles
- No previous experience with SketchUp is necessary
Target Audience
- Interior designers
- Architectural drafters and planners
- Design professionals focused on spatial layouts or furniture design
