SketchUp: For Interior Design 14 to 16 Dec 2026 with Hitesh Maroo

AutoCAD & 3D Modelling Interior Design Professional Practice Skills

Ref: D3D42854

Location: London

£410

Places available

About this course

SketchUp's intuitive 3D modelling capabilities enable designers to visualise detailed models of their designs quickly. With its user-friendly interface and extensive library of resources, SketchUp is an essential tool for modern interior designers.

Bring your designs to life with our three-day SketchUp for Interior Design course, which is ideal for beginners who are new to 3D modelling, as well as interior designers looking to enhance their skills. The course is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of 3D modelling using SketchUp. SketchUp is a powerful and a user-friendly software that works with many file formats, including AutoCAD, Revit, 3ds Max, Photoshop, as well as JPGs.

Guided by our experienced tutor, you will build confidence in navigating SketchUp’s user interface, using SketchUp’s navigation tools. You will use the essential 2D drawing tools to create 2D geometry and the 3D modelling tools to convert them into 3D models. You will also learn how to model from imported 2D JPGs and AutoCAD files with practical exercises and projects integrated into the course, providing you with hands-on and step by step exercises.

Over the duration of the course, you will learn both fundamental and advanced techniques of 3D modelling, editing 3D models, protecting geometry by using groups and components. You will apply and edit materials from the built-in materials library, as well as create bespoke materials. Explore, use and edit models from the 3D warehouse, which is a library of 3D models included free with SketchUp. Understand and use scenes and styles, which are essential tools for enhancing your 3D modelling experience in SketchUp and for creating animations. This course will allow you to gain a solid foundation in creating detailed 3D models and export visuals for client presentations.

Whether you are looking to start a career in 3D design or simply want to explore a new hobby, our SketchUp short course offers a comprehensive and engaging learning experience that will equip you with the tools and knowledge to bring your ideas to life.

Topics covered:

What is SketchUp
Differences between PC & MAC Toolbar and Tray settings
Exploring and using the default Templates
Overview of the User Interface: 3D Axes, Setting up Toolbars and Trays
Navigation tools and methods: Zoom, Orbit, Pan, Zoom Extents, Previous
Selection methods: Single click, Double clicking, Triple clicking and Marquees
2D drawing tools: Line, Rectangle, Rotated Rectangle, Circle, Polygon, 2 Point Arc
Editing tools: Move, Rotate, Scale, Flip
Tape Measure tool: Measuring and adding Guidelines • Understanding and Using Inferencing
3D modelling tools: Push Pull, Follow Me, Offset
Importing and drawing floor plans accurately from site surveys
Creating a 3D model from a 2D plan: Walls, Ceiling and Floor
Groups and Components
Trays: Instructor, Entity Info and Outliner
Showing and Hiding objects
Creating Door and Window openings
Modelling Cornices and Skirting
Applying, Editing and Creating bespoke Materials: Fabrics, Wallpaper and Flooring
3D Warehouse: Analysing, downloading and using objects from the 3D Warehouse
Customising objects imported from 3D Warehouse
Applying Materials to curved surfaces: Projected Materials
Creating and editing Section Planes
Camera Tools: Position Camera, Walk and Look Around
Setting and Saving Scenes
Applying Styles
Creating Animations and Exporting as .mp4 video file
Adding Dimensions and Text
Export visuals for presentations as: PDFs and JPGs

All computer-aided design courses are taught on PC computers at the Bloomsbury Campus.

Please note that this SketchUp course is designed for individuals with little to no experience using SketchUp.

While no prior SketchUp is required, participants must have a basic level of computer confidence and dexterity to benefit from the course. The sessions will move at a steady pace, and students are expected to follow guided exercises and use keyboard shortcuts effectively during the class. To ensure this course is the right fit, please review the readiness checklist below.

Is This Course Right for You? You’ll get the most from this course if you:

Can confidently operate a computer (Windows or Mac)
Are comfortable using a keyboard and mouse together
Can perform basic tasks like opening/closing programs and navigating folders
Know how to use common keyboard shortcuts (e.g. Ctrl + C for copy, Ctrl + Z for undo)
Can comfortably follow step-by-step instructions while using both hands on the keyboard and mouse
Can focus in a group setting

Included

A PC will be provided for each student for use throughout the course.

What students need to bring

Notepad and pen

Bring a note of your own Trimble ID login which you will need to access 3D Warehouse. If you don’t already have one, please register for a free account at myprofile.trimble.com prior to the course and remember to bring the details with you.

A USB memory stick or similar to save your work

Student registration: 10am- 10.30am
Course teaching: 10.30am-4.30pm
Morning session: 10.30am-1pm
Lunch break: 1pm-2pm (lunch is not included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-4.30pm (optional 15 minute break)
Teaching finishes: 4.30pm

Terms & Conditions

Tutors

Hitesh Maroo

Specialising in 2D and 3D software, Hitesh helps interior designers, architects, structural engineers and product designers to create realistic models, empowering professionals and students to enhance their skills and advance their careers.