Master Concept Design Presentations with SketchUp and LayOut

Name: Master Concept Design Presentations with SketchUp and LayOut
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Create Conceptual Design Presentations using SketchUp & LayOut: A Guide to Concept Design Modeling

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Created bySketchUp Arts

Last updated 6/2025

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What you'll learn

How to Create LayOut Templates and Title Blocks from Scratch
How to Create LayOut Scrapbooks Library from Scratch
How to Create Mood Board Design Presentation
How to Create Isometric Perspective Design Presentation
How to Create Collage Artwork Style Presentation

Course content

5 sections • 30 lectures • 1h 34m total length

04.01 Creating Perspective View Scenes in SketchUp4:30
01.01 Setting up SketchUp Workspace3:17
01.02 Creating a Custom Basic Style in SketchUp5:22
01.03 Add Your Custom Style to SketchUp Default Templates1:37
01.04 Setting up LayOut Interface3:22
Set up the LayOut interface with an A3 landscape template, configure file document settings, and customize the toolbar with bring to front, send to back, and align commands.
01.05 Create Scenes and Section Cuts in SketchUp3:56
01.06 Working with SketchUp Model in LayOut5:27

02.01 Creating Custom Title Block Templates in LayOut3:58
02.02 Automating Text with Auto-Text Tags6:12
Automate layout workflows in LayOut by creating custom autotext tags for client, project, description, and date; then insert page numbers and autotext callouts.
02.03 Creating Cover Page Title with Layers in LayOut2:12
02.04 Creating a Custom Scrapbooks Library in LayOut4:58
02.05 Saving and Using Scrapbooks in LayOut2:18
02.06 Edit and Update Scrapbook Files0:53
02.07 Convert CAD Files into Scrapbooks Library2:38
02.08 Add a Shared Scrapbooks to LayOut0:41

03.01 Create Technical Working Style in SketchUp5:18
03.02 Export All Model Images and Textures in SketchUp2:23
Batch export textures from SketchUp as Collada texture maps. Export reference images as PNGs with transparent backgrounds for moodboard presentations, and save components as separate SketchUp files.
03.03 Import SketchUp Models to LayOut1:45
03.04 Make Clipping Mask in LayOut2:43
03.05 Add Text Labels to Mood Board Presentation4:10
Create and customize mood board labels and descriptions using text styles, label tools, arrows, and colors, then group and replicate elements across reference images for a cohesive mood board.

04.02 Creating Isometric View Scene in SketchUp3:58
04.03 Batch Exporting Scenes in SketchUp1:28
04.04 Working with SketchUp Scenes in LayOut4:08
04.05 Adding Shape Styles and Text Labels in LayOut3:12
Add shape styles and text labels in LayOut by drawing circles, applying fills and strokes, and duplicating with dash styles. Group elements and position a human figure to finish presentation.

05.01 Making Collage Style View Scene in SketchUp2:07
05.02 Using Watermark Settings as Filter Effects in SketchUp2:02
05.03 Add Shadows and Export as PNG image2:07
05.04 Create Clipping Mask in LayOut2:03
05.05 Design Collage Style Art in LayOut3:28
05.06 Adding Final Touches to Collage Style Artwork2:12
Apply highlights and layer elements to the back in collage style artwork within SketchUp Layout. Add text and your logo, then export images at 1920 pixels to complete the project.
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Requirements

Basics of SketchUp and LayOut

Description

In the competitive world of interior design, being able to present your ideas visually can make all the difference in winning clients and ensuring successful project execution.

Concept Design Modeling is a critical skill for interior designers looking to effectively communicate their creative vision. It involves creating conceptual models that visually represent design ideas and spatial layouts before they are finalized.

Whether it's through mood boards, isometric perspectives, or collage art styles, strong concept design modeling enables designers to showcase their creativity and design solutions in a compelling, easily digestible way. AND, whether you're a beginner or intermediate user, this course will teach you the skills needed to create impressive mood boards, isometric perspectives, and collage art-style presentations that bring your design concepts to life.

Mastering SketchUp & LayOut gives you the power to create stunning, realistic, and effective interior design presentations whether you’re presenting to clients or collaborating with a team.

In this course, you'll:

Master the art of Mood Board Designing to visually convey design ideas.
Create impactful Isometric Perspective Style presentations for clear, engaging designs.
Design visually appealing Collage Art Style Presentations to showcase creative concepts.
Learn practical tips for improving workflow and presentation quality in interior design projects.

Join us today..!

Learn how to create stunning interior design presentations with SketchUp and LayOut. Master mood boards, isometric perspectives, and collage art styles in this comprehensive online course.

You’re welcome to preview some of the lectures for free, and then you’ll be able to enroll with confidence!

Who this course is for:

Interior Designers
Illustrators
Architects
Students

Master Concept Design Presentations with SketchUp and LayOut

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01. GETTING STARTED WITH SKETCHUP & LAYOUT7 lectures • 28min

02. LAYOUT TEMPLATES & SCRAPBOOKS8 lectures • 24min

03. MOODBOARD DESIGN5 lectures • 16min

04. ISOMETRIC PERSPECTIVE4 lectures • 13min

05. COLLAGE ARTISTIC STYLE6 lectures • 14min

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