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Oct
V-Ray 7.2 for SketchUp – What’s Changed and Why It Matters
When I first heard about V-Ray 7.2 (Update 2) for SketchUp, I was immediately curious: could this release actually push the boundaries of what I expect from architectural rendering workflows?
21
Jul
How to Future-Proof Your Design Business
If you’ve been feeling like the ground is shifting beneath your feet lately—you’re not imagining it. The design world is changing, fast. Between AI tools, new 3D platforms, shifting client
15
Jul
The Future of Design – My 5 Year Outlook
I’ve been thinking a lot lately about where our industry is heading. Between all the new AI tools, real-time renderers, and shifts in client expectations, it feels like we’re standing
16
Jun
Bridging the Gap: 7 Strategies for Sourcing and Creating 3D Components
Let’s be real—most clients don’t understand (or care) that the stunning Pottery Barn coffee table they fell in love with doesn’t exist as a SketchUp component. But you do. And
29
Apr
FOCUSED Renders to Video vs. FOCUSED Animations with SketchUp and V-Ray
Last year, I launched FOCUSED Animations with SketchUp and V-Ray because it was the best way to create fully rendered, high-quality animations for client presentations and social media. With the
17
Apr
The 2025 SketchUp 3D Summit – Be There!
If you’re serious about using SketchUp in your design business—or you’re just starting out and want to build a rock-solid foundation in 3D modeling—then you need to know about the
10
Aug
The Future of Design & Rendering According to AI
So what does ChatGPT think the next 5 years will hold for interior design, 3D modeling, and rendering? I asked it pointblank, and below I share what it predicts along
18
Jun
SketchUp Renders to Video using AI – Luma’s Dream Machine Review
This past week, Luma Labs released their answer to OpenAI’s Sona…it’s called Dream Machine, and it’s causing quite a stir in the AI world! Dream Machine is a text-to-video prompt engine,
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
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