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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

  • Overview of SketchUp Pro capabilities and the iPad user interface
  • Software installation procedures and account configuration
  • Workspace orientation and navigation gesture protocols
  • Cloud-based project storage and management via Trimble Connect

Foundational Drawing Tool Proficiency

  • Effective utilization of touch and Apple Pencil input methods
  • Construction of lines, rectangles, and circular geometries
  • Generation of 3D volumes using the Push/Pull function
  • Transformation techniques for moving, scaling, and rotating objects

Interior Design Modeling Procedures

  • Sketching and extrusion of structural elements, including walls, shelves, and cabinetry
  • Formation of door and window apertures
  • Grouping strategies for organizing design components
  • Layer and tag management for complex design structures

Material and Texture Application

  • Selection and customization of material properties
  • Application and modification of surface finishes
  • Integration of textures for enhanced visual realism
  • Importation of custom material assets and imagery

Advanced Design Utilities and Component Management

  • Utilization of 3D Warehouse resources and model importation
  • Development and editing of dynamic components
  • Management of groups and nested elements
  • Precision alignment, snapping, and measurement techniques

Lighting, View Configuration, and Presentation

  • Camera angle settings and scene creation
  • Shadow generation and lighting adjustments
  • Image export and creation of presentation views
  • Direct annotation and markup capabilities on the iPad interface

Applied Project: Interior Space Development

  • Construction of a comprehensive interior model for a room or workspace
  • Design of custom furniture, lighting layouts, and surface finishes
  • Material application and perspective rendering
  • Final model validation and design distribution

Summary and Subsequent Procedures

  • Review of advanced modeling techniques
  • Recommended resources and asset libraries
  • Best practices for workflow efficiency and project presentation

Requirements

  • Basic familiarity with digital drawing or design tools
  • General understanding of interior design principles
  • No prior experience with SketchUp is required

Target Audience

  • Interior designers
  • Architectural drafters and planners
  • Design professionals engaged in spatial layouts or furniture design

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