iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• Overview of SketchUp Pro and the iPad interface.
• Installation and account setup.
• Understanding the workspace and navigation gestures.
• Saving and managing projects via the cloud (Trimble Connect).

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

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

Modeling for Interior Design

• Sketching and extruding walls, shelves, and cabinetry.
• Creating door and window openings.
• Grouping and organizing design elements.
• Using layers and tags to manage complex designs.

Applying Materials and Textures

• Material selection and customization.
• Applying and editing surface finishes.
• Using textures for realistic visual effects.
• Importing custom materials and images.

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Using the 3D Warehouse and importing models.
• Creating and editing dynamic components.
• Working with groups and nested elements.
• Aligning, snapping, and measuring precisely.

Lighting, Views, and Presentation

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

Project Practice: Designing an Interior Space

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

Summary and Next Steps

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