23
Apr
SketchUp vs. 2020 Design
Are you a kitchen or interior designer looking to elevate your designs to the next level? In this post, I will explore the world of design software, specifically SketchUp and
14
Mar
The Power of V-Ray Animations in Design: A Case Study
In the evolving world of digital design, the quest for realism and dynamic presentation has led many to explore the capabilities of software like SketchUp and V-Ray. Among the myriad
31
Jan
AI Expert in SketchUp: Unleash the Power of the FOCUSED AiBot
Table of Contents Introduction to the FOCUSED AiBot AI (Artificial Intelligence) has made a significant impact in various areas of our lives, and FOCUSED SketchUp is no exception. As an
12
Dec
Beyond Basic SketchUp: 3 Reasons to Start Rendering Now
In the dynamic world of interior design, SketchUp has emerged as a cornerstone tool, beloved for its user-friendly interface and powerful modeling capabilities. However, there’s a common oversight many professionals
15
Nov
Real to Render: How to Create a Kitchen Island Using SketchUp
Welcome to the transformative journey of “Real to Rendered,” where the allure of physical spaces inspires digital creation. In a world where design transcends physical boundaries, I turn to powerful
06
Apr
Why is my V-Ray material a colored checker pattern in SketchUp, but renders correctly?
You’re working in SketchUp and V-Ray, and you just applied an amazing looking material to your object. Great! But when you look at SketchUp, your material is not showing correctly.
08
Feb
What Computer Do I Need for SketchUp and V-Ray?
[Last Updated Nov 1, 2023] Two common questions I get asked multiple times a week are “can I use an iPad for SketchUp” and “What type of computer do I
19
Jan
New Course Announcement!
Last Spring, I crafted a course on the premise of learning SketchUp and V-Ray in the best way possible for Interior Designers. It took much longer than I initially thought,
07
Dec
What Version of SketchUp and V-Ray Do I Need?
In this blog post, I’m going to discuss the different versions of SketchUp and V-Ray and what subscriptions I recommend you purchase after your trials are up. I get asked
03
Nov
Learning SketchUp? Don’t Waste Time Doing These 7 Things
When you are new to SketchUp, it can seem overwhelming – I know firsthand! It’s easy to fall into some traps that can waste a tremendous amount of time, and
