iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro on iPad

• Overview of the SketchUp Pro environment and iPad interface
• Setting up the installation and account
• Exploring the workspace and navigation gestures
• Saving and managing projects via the cloud (Trimble Connect)

Mastering Basic Drawing Tools

• Effective use of touch and Apple Pencil controls
• Drawing lines, rectangles, and circles
• Building 3D geometry with the Push/Pull tool
• Manipulating objects through moving, scaling, and rotating

Interior Design Modeling

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry
• Creating openings for doors and windows
• Organizing and grouping design elements
• Managing complex designs using layers and tags

Materials and Textures

• Selecting and customizing materials
• Applying and refining surface finishes
• Utilizing textures for lifelike visual effects
• Importing bespoke materials and images

Advanced Tools and Components

• Leveraging 3D Warehouse and importing models
• Designing and modifying dynamic components
• Managing groups and nested elements
• Achieving precision with aligning, snapping, and measuring

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Configuring camera angles and crafting scenes
• Incorporating shadows and adjusting lighting
• Exporting images and generating presentation views
• Annotating and marking up designs directly on iPad

Project Application: Interior Space Design

• Developing a complete interior model (such as a room or workspace)
• Designing custom furniture, lighting layouts, and finishes
• Applying materials and rendering perspectives
• Conducting a final model review and sharing the design

Recap and Future Directions

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