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Sketchup for interior designers

Learn the ins and outs of one of the most user-friendly and powerful software programs available to interior designers. 

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SketchUp often gets misunderstood in the design industry. It’s sometimes dismissed as too basic or “just for hobbyists”—or on the flip side, as too overwhelming for beginners. I’m here to tell you that neither is true. SketchUp is an incredibly versatile tool that can unlock a world of possibilities for interior designers. It allows you to communicate your ideas visually, experiment with creative concepts, and present your designs in a way that resonates with both clients and professionals alike. Whether you’re brainstorming ideas or creating polished presentations, SketchUp is a game-changer for designers who want to elevate their work.

what's included:

  • 75+ self-paced videos across 7 modules
  • Both Mac and PC instruction videos included
  • Dedicated course resources site (Notion)
  • Course Handbook PDF (60 pages)
  • 6 months’ access to monthly Q&A

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How long it will take you to complete this course?

The course is broken down into core skills modules and workflow modules with 75+ videos to walk you through these key topics. A dedicated student could complete it over a weekend, or you can take it slow and complete it over the course of a few weeks.

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WHY LEARN FROM ME?

  • I’ve taught hundreds of students across several higher education / further education and know what today’s students need to learn this type of software
  • I’m not a CAD tech. I’m coming at this as a fellow designer who uses this software as a tool. This means I won’t be teaching you using any random garden or woodworking projects as examples. When we get into it we’re drawing proper design drawings. The kind you make as in the design and construction industry.
  • I’ve been working in Sketchup for well over a decade now, and because I learned the hard way, I’ve made it my goal to make sure any others learning Sketchup have it a bit easier, learning practical strategies to work quickly and efficiently in the software to create beautiful and effective drawings for their designs.

What makes this course different?

In my years of researching design software courses as well as teaching design software, I know that generally there a few ways these courses are done:

  • Some other courses are a 3-day, in-person event that cost $1200+ which feel so great during the course, but then when you get ready to apply your learning, it’s like dark magic and you can’t remember one thing from those 3 days. And all you have is the course printout that doesn’t give you the insight into what to do on your own.
  • Other courses might give you a lot of videos to learn and practice the core skills of the software but the course actually finishes before you learn how to put these skills into practical and efficient action.
  • And still further other courses might be trying to teach Sketchup to hobbyists, woodworkers, or product designers alongside teaching designers and architects and others in our industry. Sketchup is used differently by different sectors, and when it’s taught so generically you never get to know the real impact it can have on your own work.
  • And finally, other courses might be taught be instructors who don’t remember when it was hard.

That’s not me. I remember all too well when this software was still new and confusing. So throughout the course I want to make sure you know it’s ok when it’s not ok.

who is the course for?

interiors

Designers

Architects

decorators

students

This course has been designed for anyone working in the interior sector of the design and construction industry. 

what's inside the Sketchup for interior designers course?

the core modules

interface & basics

In Core Module 1, you will learn:

  • how to navigate and set up the interface for easy use​
  • key tools, how to use them plus shortcuts
  • principles of digital modelling in Sketchup

groups, components & tags

In Core Module 2, you will learn:

  • the principles of organizing your Sketchup model
  • how to use groups, components, tags efficiently
  • how to access the 3D warehouse

materials, shadows & styles

In Core Module 3, you will learn:

  • the principles of how materials, shadows, and styles work in Sketchup
  • how to apply and create custom materials
  • how to adjust shadows and edit styles

camera & scenes

In Core Module 4, you will learn:

  • the principles of camera options and setting up scenes in Sketchup
  • using your camera to set up and update static scenes
  • creating scenes to form a video animation of your model

the workflow modules

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conceptual workflow

In Workflow Module 1, you will learn a conceptual workflow with strategies for design options, and tips for generating concepts, including combining Sketchup with AI image generators

(Using Living Space)

 

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visuals workflow

In Workflow Module 2, you will learn an efficient modelling workflow for creating compelling visualizations and video animations

(Using Kitchen, Dining, Living Space design)

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drawings workflow

In Workflow Module 3, you will learn a design documentation workflow, including modelling for existing and new phases, modelling custom casework, using LayOut to create scaled, dimensioned, and annotated drawing package of project.

(Using Retail Space design)

Plus these extras

+ monthly q&a

For 6 months after you enroll in the course, you’ll be invited to submit questions including files and screenshots.  Any questions submitted within the month will be answered via a recording.

+ The courses resources site

A complete course resources site (hosted on Notion – customizable for student notes)

what you get if you order today:

all core modules

>>Interface setup + key tools
>>Principles of model organization including groups, components, tags
>>Applying and creating materials, showing shadows, adjusting styles
>>Setting up scenes and creating animations

the workflow modules

>>Conceptual workflow with strategies for design options, and tips for generating concepts, including combining Sketchup with AI image generators
>>Efficient modelling workflow for creating compelling visualizations and video animations
>>Design documentation, including modelling for existing and new phases, modelling custom casework, using LayOut to create scaled, dimensioned, and annotated drawing package of project.

Monthly Q&A + course resources site

>>6 months worth of monthly Q&As to get questions answered plus a live course resources site (hosted on Notion)

what if it doesn't work for me?

If you’re not quite sure or have been left disappointed by other trainings, I get it. You might not want to take the plunge again. This is why all my students get 2 full weeks to dive into the tuition and see if it works for them. If you can show that you watched the videos, completed the exercises and still weren’t able to achieve a satisfactory final result with the tuition in 14 days, I’m happy to give you your money back. More details on the refund policy here. 

But I’m SO confident that you’ve never learned like this from someone like me. Designers teaching fellow designers will make the difference. This training will help you accelerate your learning and far outrun going it alone. AND it will be something you can come back to again and again unlike some in-person trainings that just fade in your memory quickly. 

The big questions & answers before you enroll

So in case you have any more questions, I've answered those here in this FAQs.

How long do I have access to course? 

Lifetime access! 

You’ll have access to the course forever. 

Is this course for PC or Mac users?

This course has both PC and Mac screen recordings to demonstrate the software. 

Can I use an iPad for this course?

Unfortunately, no…

While Sketchup does have an app that’s begining to be powerful, using a desktop or laptop will be how you can get the most out of the software.

Do I have to purchase Sketchup to complete this course?

The course can certainly be completed during the Sketchup trial period if needed. However, if you want to add Sketchup to your workflow as a designer, you will need to purchase a license for Sketchup Pro which includes the desktop app and the sister program Layout. 

What version of Sketchup do I need for the course?

I use Sketchup 2024 throughout the course, but really any recentversion will be fine. The tuition prioritises using keyboard shortcuts which means you’ll be working within the software in a way that can adapt to any new versions of the software.

I recommend the Sketchup Pro plan.

What level of design experience do I need for this course?

This course has been considered for both interior design students and working professionals. 

So you don’t have to be an expert, but you do need to know some basics. Like if you know the principles of a floor plan and the basics of a design or drawing process, you’ll be absolutely fine. 

When is the course available?

You enrolment should be processed automatically, within 15 minutes usually, after you purchase. (Only if there is an issue with payment process or another glitch would there be a delay.)

Will I receive any updates on the course?

Any student that enrolls now will also receive free access to any additional updates or resources that get added to the course itself. 

Not sure I can invest in the course right now, is it really worth it?

If you’ve got a whole lot of time and persistence, you can learn a lot of this on your own. However, this course is designed to give you a shortcut to developing proficiency. That shortcut will save you time, so it’s up to you to decide if your time is worth the cost of this course.  I think it is. 🙂 

Can I get a refund?

If you’re not quite sure or have been left disappointed by other trainings, I get it. You might not want to take the plunge again. This is why all my students get 2 full weeks to dive into the tuition and see if it works for them. If you can show that you watched the videos, completed the exercises and still weren’t able to achieve a satisfactory final result with the tuition in 14 days, I’m happy to give you your money back. More details on the refund policy here. 

Is it taught in inches or millimeters?

Right now, the demonstrations are utilising inches. However, for the reference drawings and CAD files for the example projects, both inches and millimeters are provided.

 

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still not sure?

what can Sketchup skills do for you?

digital skills open doors

I 100% used to be someone who said ‘I’m just not good with computers like that’. I was so much quicker to pull out pencils and paper. And I’m not going to lie, I still do and often.

But I can confidently say, it was when I pushed myself to learn and master the digital skills of being a designer that positive changes came for me.

Digital skills allowed me to get promoted, get handed dream projects, transfer skills across studios, schools, and even continents, and have a portfolio of work that still excites me and makes me proud. 

You deserve that too. 

That’s why I made this site and designed this training. There are way too many talented designers out there who are holding themselves back unnecesarily.  The skills are very much worth the effort to develop and aren’t at all impossible to master. I’m here to help. 🙂

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