iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• Overview of the SketchUp Pro environment and iPad interface
• ​Installation procedures and account configuration
• Grasping the workspace and navigation gestures
• Storing and managing projects in the cloud via Trimble Connect

Commencing with Basic Drawing Tools

• Effectively utilising touch and Apple Pencil controls
• Drawing lines, rectangles, and circles
• Generating 3D geometry via the Push/Pull tool
• Manipulating objects through moving, scaling, and rotation

Modelling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding elements such as walls, shelves, and cabinetry
• Forming openings for doors and windows
• Grouping and structuring design components
• Utilising layers and tags to organise complex designs

Applying Materials and Textures

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

Advanced Design Tools and Components

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

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

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

Practical Project: Designing an Interior Space

• Building a comprehensive interior model (room or workspace)
• Designing custom furniture, lighting layouts, and finishes
• Applying materials and rendering perspectives
• Conducting final model reviews and sharing the design

Summary and Next Steps

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