iPad SketchUp Pro for Interior Design and Spatial Modeling Training Course

Introduction to SketchUp Pro for iPad

• An overview of SketchUp Pro and the iPad interface
• Installation and account setup
• Familiarising oneself with the workspace and navigation gestures
• Saving and managing projects via the cloud (Trimble Connect)

Getting Started with Basic Drawing Tools

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

Modelling for Interior Design

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

Applying Materials and Textures

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

Advanced Design Tools and Components

• Leveraging 3D Warehouse and importing models
• Creating and editing dynamic components
• Working with groups and nested elements
• Precise aligning, snapping, and measuring

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 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 perspectives
• Conducting a 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