Conceptualize, Create, Communicate Designing Living Spaces with Google SketchUp

by Roskes, Bonnie; Elliott, Annie

• ISBN13: 9780135125809
• ISBN10: 0135125804
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Spiral Bound
• Copyright: 2012-10-01
• Publisher: Pearson

Summary

Until now, interior design education has focused on overly complex software programs such as AutoCAD-the equivalent of hitting a fly with a sledgehammer. This breakthrough text helps create and present designs using free, easy-to-learn software: Google SketchUp. Created specifically for college-level courses in Interior Design, CONCEPTUALIZE, CREATE, COMMUNICATE: DESIGNING LIVING SPACES WITH GOOGLE SKETCHUPcovers all of the ways SketchUp can be used for interior design and decorating. Step-by-step, illustrated projects walk readers through the design process, including modeling an empty room, finding or creating furniture and accessories, using color and materials, and presenting designs to clients.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1        Model a Room

Chapter 2        Furnish a Room

Chapter 3        Basic Furniture: Straight Lines

Chapter 4        Advanced Furniture: Curvy Lines

Chapter 5        Working with 3D Warehouse Models

Chapter 6        Working with Colors and Materials

Chapter 7        Working with Digital Images

Chapter 8        Kitchen Design

Chapter 9        Presenting Your Designs

Chapter 10      Labels, Dimensions, and Plans

Appendix:       Additional Products