Interior Design with SketchUp
SPECIALIZED COURSE
COURSE OVERVIEW: Master the art of interior design using SketchUp's powerful 3D modeling capabilities. This specialized course is crafted specifically for interior designers looking to enhance their technical skills and design workflow.
01 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
Space Planning
Master efficient space utilization techniques using SketchUp's precision tools. Learn to create optimal traffic flow and functional zones within any interior space.
Furniture Placement
Develop skills in strategic furniture arrangement, scale consideration, and creating balanced compositions that enhance both aesthetics and functionality.
Material Application
Learn advanced material creation, texture mapping, and realistic rendering techniques to visualize design concepts with photorealistic quality.
Presentation Techniques
Master professional presentation methods including walkthrough animations, sectional views, and client-ready visualization outputs.
02 COURSE STRUCTURE
SketchUp Fundamentals for Interior Design
Interface customization for interior design workflow, essential shortcuts, and navigation techniques specific to interior spaces.
Floor Plans & Spatial Layout
Creating accurate floor plans, setting up interior walls, doors, windows, and establishing proper scale for interior projects.
Furniture & Fixture Modeling
Techniques for creating custom furniture, importing from 3D Warehouse, and modifying components to fit specific design requirements.
Materials & Lighting
Creating realistic interior materials, texture mapping on complex surfaces, and setting up interior lighting for photorealistic renders.
Client Presentations & Deliverables
Creating professional presentation layouts, walkthrough animations, and exporting client-ready visualizations that sell your design concepts.
03 PRACTICAL PROJECTS
Residential Interior
Design a complete apartment interior including space planning, furniture selection, and material specification.
Commercial Space
Create a functional office layout with attention to workflow, ergonomics, and brand-aligned aesthetic elements.
INSTRUCTOR NOTE
This course is designed specifically for interior designers who want to leverage SketchUp as their primary design tool. We focus on interior-specific workflows rather than general 3D modeling. You'll develop skills that directly translate to professional interior design practice.
04 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Computer with SketchUp Pro installed (trial version acceptable for course duration)
- Three-button mouse highly recommended for efficient navigation
- Minimum 8GB RAM, 16GB recommended for complex interior scenes
- Basic understanding of interior design principles (not required but beneficial)