iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• Overview of SketchUp Pro features and the iPad interface
• Installation process and account setup
• Navigating the workspace and mastering gesture controls
• Saving and managing projects via cloud services (Trimble Connect)

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

• Effectively utilizing touch and Apple Pencil inputs
• Drawing lines, rectangles, and circles
• Generating 3D geometry using the Push/Pull tool
• Manipulating objects through moving, scaling, and rotating

Modeling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry
• Creating openings for doors and windows
• Grouping and organizing design components
• Managing complex designs using layers and tags

Applying Materials and Textures

• Selecting and customizing materials
• Applying and editing surface finishes
• Employing textures for photorealistic effects
• Importing custom materials and images

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Accessing 3D Warehouse and importing models
• Creating and editing dynamic components
• Working with groups and nested elements
• Achieving precision through alignment, snapping, and measuring

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

• Setting camera angles and creating scenes
• Adding shadows and adjusting lighting conditions
• Exporting images and designing presentation views
• Annotating and marking up directly on iPad

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

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

Summary and Next Steps

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