iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro on iPad

• An overview of the SketchUp Pro and iPad interfaces
• Installation procedures and account configuration
• Navigating the workspace and understanding gesture controls
• Saving and managing projects via the cloud using Trimble Connect

Initiating with Basic Drawing Tools

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

Modelling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry
• Forming door and window openings
• Grouping and structuring design elements logically
• Utilising layers and tags to oversee complex designs

Applying Materials and Textures

• Selecting and customising materials
• Applying and refining surface finishes
• Employing textures for realistic visual impact
• Importing bespoke materials and images

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Accessing the 3D Warehouse and importing models
• Constructing and modifying dynamic components
• Managing groups and nested elements
• Achieving precision through aligning, snapping, and measuring

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Setting camera angles and establishing scenes
• Incorporating shadows and adjusting lighting settings
• Exporting images and crafting presentation views
• Annotating and marking up designs directly on the iPad

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

• Developing a comprehensive interior model (room or workspace)
• Designing custom furniture, lighting layouts, and finishes
• Applying materials and rendering perspectives
• Final model review and sharing of the design

Conclusion and Future Directions

• Recap of advanced modelling techniques
• Recommended resources and asset libraries
• Best practices for workflow and project presentation