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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Foundations of SketchUp Pro on iPad
- Overview of the SketchUp Pro features and iPad interface
- Software installation and account configuration
- Mastering the workspace and navigation gestures
- Cloud-based project saving and management via Trimble Connect
Essential Drawing Techniques
- Optimizing touch controls and Apple Pencil interactions
- Drawing basic shapes such as lines, rectangles, and circles
- Building 3D geometry using the Push/Pull tool
- Transforming objects through moving, scaling, and rotation
Modeling Strategies for Interior Design
- Sketching and extruding structural elements like walls, shelves, and cabinets
- Creating precise openings for doors and windows
- Organizing design elements through grouping
- Managing complex designs using layers and tags
Enhancing Designs with Materials and Textures
- Selecting and customizing material properties
- Applying and refining surface finishes
- Utilizing textures to achieve realistic visual depth
- Importing custom materials and image assets
Advanced Tools and Component Management
- Leveraging 3D Warehouse resources and importing external models
- Developing and modifying dynamic components
- Working with nested groups and complex elements
- Achieving precision through alignment, snapping, and measurement tools
Lighting, Perspectives, and Presentation
- Defining camera angles and establishing scenes
- Integrating shadows and adjusting lighting conditions
- Exporting high-quality images and building presentation views
- Adding annotations and markups directly on the iPad
Practical Project: Designing a Complete Interior Space
- Constructing a full-scale interior model (room or workspace)
- Designing bespoke furniture, lighting schemes, and finish details
- Applying materials and generating rendered perspectives
- Conducting a final model review and sharing the design
Conclusion and Path Forward
- Recap of advanced modeling techniques
- Curated resources and recommended asset libraries
- Best practices for optimizing workflows and presenting projects
Requirements
- Familiarity with digital drawing or design software
- A general grasp of interior design principles
- No prior experience with SketchUp is necessary
Target Audience
- Interior designers
- Architectural drafters and planners
- Design professionals specializing in spatial layouts or furniture design
