iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• Overview of the SketchUp Pro and iPad interface
• Installation and account configuration
• Understanding the workspace and navigation gestures
• Saving and managing projects on the cloud via Trimble Connect

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

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

Modeling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding elements like walls, shelves, and cabinetry
• Creating openings for doors and windows
• Grouping and organizing design components
• Utilizing layers and tags to manage complex designs

Applying Materials and Textures

• Selecting and customizing materials
• Applying and modifying surface finishes
• Leveraging textures for realistic visual effects
• Importing custom materials and images

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Accessing the 3D Warehouse and importing models
• Developing and editing dynamic components
• Working with groups and nested elements
• Precise alignment, snapping, and measurement techniques

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Adjusting camera angles and creating scenes
• Adding shadows and fine-tuning lighting
• Exporting images and crafting presentation views
• Annotating and marking up designs directly on the iPad

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

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

Summary and Next Steps

• Recap of advanced modeling tips
• Recommendations for resources and asset libraries
• Best practices for workflow and project presentation