Explore the latest updates with SketchUp 2025. Unlock powerful new visualization and interoperabilitycapabilities to help you effortlessly bring your vision to life. SketchUp model showing the exterior of a modern community center with large windowed walls and figures of peopleoutside the building. Another year brings us a new and improved version of the design tool trusted by over one millioncreatives worldwide. The latest release introduces photorealistic materials, seamless interoperability, andcurated, configurable content, all so you can do more in SketchUp with less effort and rework. Advanced visualization tools at your fingertipsPrepare to explore your creativity like never before with a…
Author: Mariam
While the building industry has moved from 2D drawings to 3D models and virtual reality, some designers miss the tactile feel of designing and rendering their concepts by hand. It’s not surprising, given your hands and your brain are two parts of your body that are firmly connected, and working with your hands is good for your brain. SketchUp for iPad’s release in early 2022 means that architects can once again create with their fingertips – amplified by the power of 3D modeling. James Akers, a longtime architectural design and visualization consultant, is passionate about designing and rendering by hand (with a bit…
New updates in SketchUp for iPad give you more control over groups & components, more import and export options, more ways to customize your interface & toolbars, and more tools to streamline your modeling workflow. When we launched SketchUp for iPad, we knew the freedom to model anywhere, and the ability to draw with Apple Pencil would amplify your creativity. These new enhancements boost modeling efficiency and make your design workflow even more your own. With support for hover, Dark Mode, a reimagined Flip tool, customizable shortcut toolbars, Solid Tools, support for DWG, and more, SketchUp for iPad gives you…
SketchUp is a powerful 3D modelling software that is popular among interior designers for its ease of use and versatility. In this blog post, I discuss why SketchUp is the best choice for interior designers who do small to mid-size projects. Interior designer, business coach, and mentor Joan shares her SketchUp experience and its benefits, which greatly simplify the workflow of interior designers and add real value to their projects. ”When I was at design school, we were taught AutoCAD and Revit. When I left school, I didn’t have access to the software and I was only working on a…
If you have been using SketchUp for a while, you would have soon realized that it is such a versatile software with endless applications in a wide range of industries. Architects and interior designers use SketchUp at every phase of their design process, from testing ideas to refining the design into detailed models for presentation to the clients. SketchUp offers many sets of purpose-built tools that help to achieve the goals of each design phase and move the project forward to the next phase. 1. PreDesign Phase Understanding Context In the PreDesign phase, designers need to collect site information to…
the use of SketchUp is not limited to just the few key industries that it is more well-known for. Beyond architecture, interior design and construction, SketchUp offers just as many creative application opportunities. SketchUp’s versatility and ease of usage speak for themselves as many other industries such as engineering and entertainment, have discovered how SketchUp can contribute to their workflows. Engineering Engineering teams use SketchUp in many aspects of their projects; from business development to plant design, collaboration to documentation. There are many use cases where SketchUp has been used successfully in the engineering industry. Mechanical Engineering and Process Plant…