
Explore SketchUp for interior design, focusing on color and materials in small spaces. Learn to simulate with virtual reality, apply augmented reality with SketchUp, and 3D print your model.
Access the course resources and design brief to start a dorm room design in SketchUp, including download options for Windows, Mac, and browser, plus VR, AR, and 3D printing prep.
Master basic SketchUp tools and views, from the large tool set and pencil to push/pull 3D geometry, orbit, and applying materials for dorm room designs.
Draw a dorm room base in SketchUp at 19 ft 4 in by 12 ft 9 in in ISO view, offset walls to 9 inches, then push/pull to 10 ft.
Learn to create door and window openings in SketchUp by drawing shapes, using the push/pull tool with the edge, aligning via midpoint, and refining with the eraser before applying materials.
Apply materials in SketchUp with the paint bucket tool, selecting from the materials panel to texture walls with brick, color, wood, or tile, while orbiting and zooming.
Enable the 3D warehouse toolbar in SketchUp, add a bunk bed, desk, and chair. Rotate and scale items to fit your dorm room and explore rendering with Enscape and VR.
Render your SketchUp model in Enscape and explore real-time virtual reality by enabling the Enscape toolbar, starting Inkscape, and viewing material changes in a VR headset.
Save your SketchUp project using save, save as, or save as a copy. Export the model as a collada (.dae) file for import into an augmented reality app.
Import SketchUp exports into Build AR to create augmented reality experiences by printing kanji markers, selecting a camera feed, and placing 3D models or images that persist on the marker.
Remove unwanted elements from a SketchUp model, then install a free extension from Extension Warehouse to export an SDL STL file for 3D printing.
Import and prepare STL for 3D printing using Cura, scale it to fit the printable area, slice to generate a G-code file, then transfer to the printer via SD card.
This beginner-friendly course offers a comprehensive introduction to 3D modeling and visualization using SketchUp, alongside exciting technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and 3D printing. Starting with the basics, you will master essential SketchUp tools to design accurate 3D models, learning techniques to create shapes, apply textures, and add realistic materials to your designs.
The course includes hands-on exercises to deepen your understanding. You’ll explore Enscape, a powerful tool for generating photorealistic renderings and creating immersive VR simulations that bring your designs to life. You’ll also learn how to use BuildAR to create dynamic and interactive AR presentations, enabling you to showcase your work in innovative and engaging ways. Finally, you’ll gain practical experience exporting your models for 3D printing, transforming your virtual creations into tangible prototypes.
Whether you’re an aspiring designer, a student starting out in digital design, a hobbyist, or someone eager to explore creative technologies, this course is designed for you. No prior experience is needed—just curiosity and a passion for learning! By the end of this course, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to use modern tools and techniques to design, visualize, and materialize creative ideas in both digital and physical spaces. Come learn with me!