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AI-Powered Workflows for SketchUp Designers

A practical 4-week live online course for SketchUp users who want to bring AI into real project work—from quick concept imagery and custom assets to stylistic SketchUp renderings to match client intent.

Live 4-week webinar series · Thursdays, March 5-26, 2026 · 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET

AI-Powered Workflows for SketchUp Designers is built for people who already use SketchUp (at least at a basic level) and want to understand where AI fits in their process. Over four weeks, you’ll learn how to use AI tools alongside SketchUp—not instead of it—to move faster from idea to presentation, while keeping your models accurate and usable in production.

This course is ideal for interior designers, architects, and 3D professionals who want practical AI workflows they can trust on real projects.

Who this is for

This class is for you if:

You’re comfortable with basic SketchUp navigation and tools, but curious how AI can support your work
You want faster, more persuasive concept visuals without setting up full photorealistic renders every time
You’d like a structured way to experiment with AI—materials, image-to-3D, and concept imagery—without breaking your core workflow

Great fit for:

Interior designers
Architects and design teams
3D visualization + experiential / exhibit designers
Contractors and design-build professionals
Educators and students using SketchUp in studio or classroom work

The focus throughout is a SketchUp-centered workflow, with AI as a supporting tool to help you iterate faster and present ideas more clearly.

Thursdays, March 5-26, 2026

3:00–4:30 PM ET

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What you’ll be able to do in 4 weeks

By the end of AI-Powered Workflows for SketchUp Designers, you’ll be able to:

Map out where AI fits in your SketchUp workflow—from concept through presentation
Create quick AI-assisted concept images and moodboards based on your SketchUp models
Experiment with image-to-3D asset workflows for furniture and objects to compliment your models
Generate compelling visuals without committing to full-blown traditional rendering every time
Build repeatable presets and processes you can reuse across projects and clients

The goal is to give you a small set of reliable workflows that make your existing SketchUp process faster and more flexible.

Weeks 1-2 breakdown

Week 1 – Where AI fits in a SketchUp workflow

Overview of how designers are using AI around SketchUp today
Where AI adds value: hard-to-model objects, quick concept imagery, early client buy-in
A tour of the tools we’ll use (SketchUp AI, Meshy, ChatGPT, and a small set of image/video tools)
Prompting basics: how to describe geometry, mood, and style so AI tools give you useful starting points
First workflow: starting from a simple SketchUp scene and using prompts to generate quick concept images and a basic 3D asset

Week 2 – Image-to-3D with Meshy & SketchUp AI

How to choose strong reference images for 3D generation—and how to describe them in your prompts
Using Meshy and SketchUp’s AI tools to generate 3D models from images
Exporting / importing AI geometry into SketchUp (FBX/OBJ/GLB → clean, usable components)
Fixing scale, orientation, and axes so components behave properly in your scenes
Simple cleanup strategies: grouping, tags, and when to simplify or partially re-model AI output

Weeks 3-4 breakdown

Week 3 – Concept visuals without heavy rendering

Starting from a SketchUp room or space and exporting views as the base for AI images
Writing prompts to explore finishes, mood, and lighting options quickly
Approaches for interiors and architecture: testing ideas without rebuilding the model
Preparing AI-enhanced images for internal reviews or client conversations
Building a small library of “go-to” prompt + camera setups for fast concept presentations

Week 4 – Building your AI asset + video workflow

Organizing AI-generated models into a component library you can reuse across projects
Naming, tagging, and folder strategies so assets stay findable and manageable
Intro to AI video tools (like Kling, Veo, Sora, etc.) for short concept clips, walkthroughs, or B-roll based on your models or imagery
How to brief these tools: prompts that describe movement, pacing, and focus without overcomplicating things
Real-project examples and quick participant shares of how video clips and AI assets can support client presentations or marketing

What’s included / how it works

In this live online course, you get:

4 weekly live sessions (90 minutes each)
Focused lessons, live demos, and guided walkthroughs of each workflow.
Recordings of every session
Ideal if you can’t attend live or want to revisit specific techniques.
Downloadable practice files and resources
So you can follow along and adapt examples to your own projects.
Live Q&A in each session
Ask questions, get clarifications, and see workflows applied to real scenarios.

This is designed to feel like a guided lab: structured teaching plus enough flexibility to explore tools in a way that fits your work.

Attend live or on your own schedule

All sessions are recorded and shared shortly after each class. Whether you join live or prefer to learn at your own pace, you’ll have full access to the material.

Some participants attend every session live, while others catch up with the recordings—both approaches work well, and you’ll receive the same content, demos, and resources either way.

Please note that live Q&A and support are available during the scheduled course dates. If you’re watching recordings after the series has ended, I’m happy to help with brief follow-up questions when possible, but in-depth support may require joining the next live run or booking private training.

Requirements

To get the most out of this course, you’ll need:

Basic familiarity with SketchUp tools and navigation
SketchUp Pro 2026 (trial or licensed version)
Desktop or laptop capable of running SketchUp Pro reliably
Stable internet connection for live sessions and streaming
(Recommended) A 3-button scroll-wheel mouse for smoother navigation and modeling
(Optional) Accounts for tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Miro (free versions are fine)

This course is designed around the desktop version of SketchUp, not SketchUp for iPad or SketchUp Go (web). While those tools are useful for markups and presentations, they’re not ideal for the full workflows we’ll cover here.

If you’re unsure whether this class is right for you, please reach out before registering—I’m happy to answer any questions or help you choose the best fit. If you encounter difficulties during the course, I’m committed to providing support so you can get the most out of the experience.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this class best for?
AI-Powered Workflows for SketchUp Designers is designed for SketchUp users who are comfortable with the basics and want to explore AI in a structured, practical way. It’s especially helpful for interior designers, architects, and other design professionals who use SketchUp on real projects.

Do I need prior AI experience to join?
No. You don’t need any prior AI experience. We’ll walk through the tools step by step and focus on a small set of workflows you can actually use.

How much SketchUp do I need to know?
You should be able to navigate in 3D, use basic drawing tools, and create simple groups/components. We won’t re-teach absolute basics like drawing your first line, but you don’t need to be an advanced user either.

What if I can’t attend all the live sessions?
You’ll get access to the recordings after each session, so you can catch up or review on your own schedule. Many participants do a mix of live attendance and replay.

How much time should I set aside each week?
Plan on 90 minutes for the live session plus about 1–2 hours of optional practice time. If you can give yourself a couple of extra practice blocks between sessions, you’ll get a lot more out of the course — but you’ll still benefit even if you can only attend live.

Which AI tools will we use?
We’ll focus on practical combinations of tools such as ChatGPT, SketchUp's AI Render, image-editing AI (like Photoshop’s AI features), and other accessible platforms. Free or trial versions are sufficient for following along.

Will this replace traditional rendering tools like Enscape or V-Ray?
No. The goal is to show where AI can help you move faster—especially in concept and early design phases—and how it can complement, not replace, traditional rendering workflows.

Can I get help with my own project during the course?
There will be time for questions and quick troubleshooting during live Q&A, and you’re welcome to ask about your project. That said, this isn’t a full project-coaching or one-on-one consulting format. If you’d like deeper, project-specific guidance, private training or team training would be a better fit.

What happens if I have technical issues during class?
If something comes up on your end (internet drops, computer crash, etc.), you’ll still have access to the full session recording and practice files. If there’s ever a major issue on my end that disrupts a session, I’ll reschedule or add additional support time so you’re not missing material.

Do you offer refunds if it doesn’t work out for me?
Because this is a live series with limited spots, and because you get access to recordings, I’m not able to offer refunds once the course starts. I also can’t offer refunds or credits for software incompatibility, trouble installing SketchUp, or using unsupported devices (like iPads or older systems). It’s important to make sure your system can run SketchUp Pro before registering.

If you’re unsure whether the class is right for you, please reach out with your questions before you sign up — I’m happy to help you decide.