Pitching for a new project is one of the most stressful parts of the design process. Creativity needs to flow but deadlines are around the corner. You want to get ideas out of your head quickly and turn them into winning results that will wow your client and other stakeholders. Don’t know where to start? We got your [design] back. We will show you how to leverage the full power of a SketchUp Pro subscription at every stage of your design process.
In Part 1 of this series, we’ll teach you how to start from scratch and create design options with ease. In Part 2, you’ll learn how to showcase your designs so your audience is left with that “wow” moment.
You’ll notice that most of these examples are focused on interior design workflows. But no worries. We understand not everyone is an interior designer so know that these concepts can be applied to almost any industry!
Where do I start?
There are a few different ways to bring your project into SketchUp right from the start: with a 2D sketch, floorplan, or photo. You don’t have to start from scratch! Utilize what you already have.
Working from a hand-drawn sketch? Import the hand drawing as an image and start tracing with the Line tool to create a floorplan. This is an easy (and thus popular) way to bring a floorplan into SketchUp.
Have a set of plans? Import a floor plan in CAD, image, or PDF. Draw the outline of your project by scaling and drawing from the plan as a reference.
