SketchUp for Interior Designers
Confidently handle detailed interior models using optimized performance techniques and professional, extension-based workflows. Create precise, well-organized design models ready for drawings, coordination, and visual presentations—while using SketchUp efficiently under real project timelines.
Course Overview
Course Modules Module 1: Introduction to SketchUp for Interior Design Topics Covered SketchUp Interface & Navigation Interior Design Workflow Units & Measurement Setup Understanding Interior Drawings Working with Reference Plans 3D Modeling Fundamentals Module 2: Interior Space Planning & Layout Development Topics Covered Importing Floor Plans Space Planning Principles Room Layout Development Zoning & Circulation Furniture Planning Interior Design Standards Module 3: Interior Modeling Fundamentals Topics Covered Walls, Floors & Ceilings Doors & Windows Partitions & False Ceilings Wall Treatments Basic Architectural Elements Interior Detailing Module 4: Furniture & Fixture Modeling Topics Covered Furniture Modeling Techniques Custom Furniture Creation Kitchen Modeling Wardrobes & Storage Units Bathroom Fixtures Furniture Components Module 5: Materials, Finishes & Textures Topics Covered Material Library Management Flooring Finishes Wall Finishes Fabric & Upholstery Materials Texture Mapping Custom Material Creation Module 6: Lighting & Interior Visualization Topics Covered Interior Lighting Concepts Natural & Artificial Lighting Lighting Layouts Scene Creation Camera Views Presentation Techniques Module 7: Interior Design Documentation Topics Covered Furniture Layout Plans Ceiling Plans Interior Elevations Sections & Details Dimensions & Annotations LayOut Introduction Module 8: Kitchen, Bedroom & Living Space Design Topics Covered Modular Kitchen Design Bedroom Interiors Living Room Design Dining Area Planning Storage Solutions Design Coordination Module 9: Interior Styling & Presentation Topics Covered Interior Accessories Decorative Elements Styling Techniques Mood Boards Design Presentations Client Presentation Workflow Module 10: Final Capstone Project Topics Covered Complete Interior Design Workflow Model Development Material & Finish Selection Documentation Preparation Presentation Development Project Review Capstone Project Design and develop a complete residential interior project, including space planning, furniture layouts, materials, lighting concepts, interior elevations, and presentation views.
Learning Outcomes
Navigate SketchUp confidently for interior design projects.
Convert 2D interior layouts into accurate 3D interior models.
Create detailed interior spaces including kitchens, bedrooms, living rooms, and workspaces.
Model custom furniture, cabinetry, wardrobes, and interior elements.
Apply realistic materials, finishes, and textures.
Prerequisites
Participants should have: -Basic computer skills -Interest in Interior Design and Space Planning -Understanding of design concepts (preferred but not mandatory) -Laptop/Desktop with SketchUp installed -Creativity and visualization skills
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