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What are some of the top apps for floor planning? I want to buy new furniture for my living room, but need a quick and easy way to be able to quickly layout different type of furniture to see how they will fit inside the room. Any recommendations?

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Hi Zinat, it’s always great to hear about another designer’s workflow and what’s working for you. You’re absolutely right that super realistic visuals require knowing what you’re doing and a very powerful computer. The majority of designers I know (myself included) prefer to outsource these and use them only in the later stages of design. In my experience, clients react much better (and sign the designs off quicker) to hand drawn sketches, finishes boards and moodboards as opposed to 3D visuals. - especially in the early concept stage. The live 360 walk around computer visuals you mentioned (I think it’s what you mean) can also be useful. When they became ‘the new big thing’ several years ago we experimented with them (in the London design studio I worked at) while presenting to clients but I still think it’s more of a gimmick; although probably more helpful in architects’ offices. I also think we as designers are more excited by the 360 visuals than the clients and sometimes it can actually encourage the clients to postpone their decisions and change their minds more often. However everyone will have a different experience with this and you should always do what works best for you. Thank you for your insightful comment and I’m so glad you like the tips I’m sharing. Ula

@@UlaBurgiel1 I know here in Texas people love the 3d walk through on a computer. It really helps them see the vision.

hi what software do you suggest. I am a begginer, so do not have big budget .

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No I can't say that I have. Thank you for sharing!

I know that scenario well, especially with 3D software.

@@UlaBurgiel1 sometimes I feel that is waste of time.

Hi Linda, best to check out the specific software's website and customer support options they offer. Otherwise, I teach software step by step in my courses: Photoshop in the Beginner Interior Design Course and Photoshop, AutoCAD, InDesign in my Professional Interior Design Course ulaburgiel.kartra.com/page/all-courses (you'd need to purchase the software separately and install it on your computer beforehand). Thank you for your comment and I'm so glad to read you enjoyed the video!

@@UlaBurgiel1Thank you for the advice, just to have someone in your corner means alot !👍🏾

[Crud, meant to reply but posted it elsewhere - here's a copy/paste of what I wrote] Linda there are TONS of free tutorials and help to learn pretty much any software. The more widely used the software, the more help/tutorials/etc there are. Photoshop for instance is very widely used and there are literally tens of thousands of free tutorials on using it. Using just KZfaq video tutorials and playing with Photoshop, I taught myselfuite easily. As for AutoCAD, there are lots of resources to learn from, however sometimes things are version specific so it can be a little annoying. I've been using (full) AutoCAD since R11 (back on DOS, pre-windows!) and currently use AutoCAD Architecture (so not the LT version). The basics of how to use AutoCAD can be taught to someone in 6-8 hours (I've done it with multiple employees I've hired that had zero CAD experience). IMO it's easy to learn/teach how to use the software, it's a much harder thing to learn/teach WHAT to draw. I suggest learning good fundamentals of good technical drawings (books by Francis D.K. Ching are AMAZING!). Another tip I'd suggest is getting a hold of as many samples/examples of the types of work you want to learn as possible. This would be especially helpful if you can get examples dwg (AutoCD) and psd (Photoshop) files, as they'd contain reuseable info/items (layers, blocks, patterns, hatches, dimension styles, fonts, titleblock, etc.) In CAD for instance, I always have my staff start a new project with a file from a similar past project and that removes a lot of the struggle with learning/using the software. For instance, you don't need to know how to create a dimension style to your company standards if there are already ones in the file (in the long run, it's best if you do know how to create everything - but when starting out IMO it's more important to become productive first, and then expand your knowledge as you can while you're doing paying work. So rather than have to create a new dimension style, just copy one already in the file to where you want it and modify the endpoint locations as necessary. Same goes for almost every aspect of CAD, which is why it's so much faster than hand drafting plans! For space planning I tend to re-use the same 50 or so furniture blocks, and they're inside my file from the start (I also have built up a library of a ton more blocks that I use much less frequently - but there's no sense in redrawing something that you already drew in the past, just copy and paste it!) Also important to note: AutoCAD LT (and the full version) is FREE for students! You don't have to be in a program/major that requires it, you just need to be a student with valid student ID and you can use an "Educational Copy" to play with (not for paying work though, you'll want the non-educational version for that!) MY suggestion for learning software would be: #0 - Learn WHAT you should be drawing/detailing, how it's done, and why it's done the way it is. The basics of things like lineweights, material representation, scales, elevations, detail drawings, sections, etc. should be learned FIRST. If you know that, then you can use that knowledge with any medium, be it pencil on paper, CAD, Photoshop, 3D modelling, etc. Lots of ways to gain this knowledge but if I was to recommend just one book, I'd probably suggest "Architectural Graphics" by Francis D.K. Ching (his book "Architecture: Form - Space & Order" would compliment that one well). It covers everything from tools, lettering, lineweights, scales, templates, presentations, etc. It's been around now for more than 45 years and I'd bet (in the US at least) well over 50% of all Architects, Drafters, Engineers, and Interior Designers have at least 1 of his books (I have 5). They are pretty readily available used so they're not overly expensive that way #1 Photoshop - It can do so many things from photo editing to drawing, coloring, board layouts, etc. There's also more resources for PS than the other recommended software. If the cost of Photoshop is too much, then I recommend downloading GIMP (it's free!) and learning it. While not an exact clone of Photoshop, it's similar enough that most of the day-to-day tasks are the same and tutorials for Photoshop will help you understand how to do it in GIMP too (though, there are differences so it won't be 100% similar). #2 AutoCAD LT - I use full AutoCAD but then I use it for the 3D aspects because it make my work easier than the strictly 2D limit of LT. However, as Ula pointed out, you don't really need AutoCAD's 3D for interior design (my work is new construction and remodels of residential and hospitality buildings, so I do the architectural design side of things, not the interior design aspects). Lots of resources for learning the basics of AutoCAD and lots of sources for free blocks and samples (though quality and dimensions vary, so not everything you find is worth using). Ula talks about In Design (also by Adobe, the company that makes Photoshop) but I don't know if it's really that important unless you're going to work for a large firm or you're going to do proposals in print. For basic board layouts and presentations (especially to small groups of clients, like homeowners) I think Photoshop is sufficient. Hardware wise, a decent computer is important (I suggest Windows, but Mac will do if that's what you have). Unless you're doing 3D work yourself, or you're doing large files (OR 3D) in Photoshop, a reasonable (less than 3 years old?) computer will do. Ula didn't mention it but I'd highly recommend a printer capable of tabloid (11x17) size scanning and printing. Over the years I've had a few (HP, Canon, Brother, Epson) and you'll use it to scan hand drawings to your computer for emailing, Photoshop editing, archiving, etc. Also, being able to print out on 11"x17" sheets is large enough to be able to hand color for presentations. A plotter isn't necessary (I got rid of one of mine since I rarely used it - though once a year or so i miss it's ability to scan 36" wide sheets). I still have an HP plotter but rarely use it and or interior design work it's be even less useful. Desk - You'll definitely want a decent size work surface! It doesn't need to be anything fancy as long as it's smooth. I use a drafting table I got for my 14th birthday (though I've replaced the top a couples times over the years and added/removed a parallel rule, side trays, etc.) If it tilts that can make it more comfortable to use for hours on end, but isn't necessary if money is tight. That said, you probably can get something used for free/cheap if you ask around and aren't in a hurry (I've gotten lots of flat files and other tools be just letting people know I'm interested - especially retiring Architects usually have lots of great stuff they're happy to see continue to get used!) OK, that's probably enough unsolicited advice for now! Good luck!

@@MastiffMike1 Thank you for the advice, you I appreciate it! You let me know what I will be face with and what I need to do on my end. Never think it's too much information, I appreciate you took the time out!👍🏾

@@MastiffMike1 That was really helpful advice. I am not a professional designer; I just want to do some design for the little house I bought, so I just want to do a one-off project. But I am an electrical engineer, and your writing not only gave me some good ideas, but also helped me realize that if I sit and think about what I ultimately want to do, I might find some overlap in my profession with these design tools. I’m not a design engineer, but I could easily find opportunity to do some design stuff at work and get into it there a little bit.

Hi Hakim, it’s great to have you on board! Have you had a chance to look at the lessons about adding colour to your plans in the chapter “Advancing Your Skills”? It’s where I show how to add colours/textures to your drawings in Photoshop.

@@UlaBurgiel1 Yes and it was well explained but when it comes to sketches It gets a little bit harder i mean you need more tools I guess not like the floorplans when you can just add finishes or something like that.

Are you referring to three dimensional sketches that I teach in my Sketching Masterclass? ulaburgiel.kartra.com/page/sketching-masterclass

Colouring three dimensional sketches is strictly connected to the way they’re constructed in the first place, that’s why I’ll be upgrading my Sketching Masterclass in the near future (watch this space!). In the meantime feel free to drop me an email to info@ulaburgiel.com from your email address you’re registered for the course so I can send you some basic tips how to start experimenting with this in Photoshop.

@@UlaBurgiel1 ohhh thank you so much that would be really lovely from you. Consider it done ✅ I'll be looking forward to your response 😊.

Archicad is not mentioned, due to the aggressive marketing campaign of Autodesk Revit, which very often creeps into many video publications, posts and news

Hi Arquivas, thank you for sharing.

you do all of that within Archicad?

Hi, In my Beginner Interior Design Course you are taught how to draw 2D Floorplans and elevations by hand. Incidentally, in my Sketching Masterclass you get taught how to draw 3D views of rooms from 2D elevations (to scale).

Hi Nina, I teach AutoCAD as part of my Professional Interior Design Course here: ulaburgiel.kartra.com/page/professional-interior-design-course It would be great to see you on board!

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Thank you Muhammad!

@@UlaBurgiel1 ur welcome 😊

Maybe there is a type of software or app that can accommodate your request but unfortunately I don't know of any as of yet that doesn't require manual modelling.

​@@UlaBurgiel1 hi madam, I need your help.

You can model it manually or you can use Ai but Ai will update it into what it wants not exactly what you want

Even though there are no age restrictions with my course, if you're not of adult age it's best to discuss enrolling with your parents/guardian. Thank you for comment and I'm glad you've found me on KZfaq!

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Once completed, you receive a certificate of completion yes.

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Outsource.

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Well done, that’s a great skillset to have!

@@UlaBurgiel1 I just wanna know is there a huge differences between autocad and autocad Lt?

From what I know LT doesn’t have the 3D option (which I’ve never used anyway). The 3D option can sometimes even be annoying as it causes problems with the snapping feature in 2D. I personally prefer LT. However please do check their website for precise details.

@@UlaBurgiel1 yeah right i tried 3d in autocad and that's really frustrating

In my opinion, experience and a good portfolio is much better than any diplomas etc. Clients want to know you can really DO what they need, not just learnt about it.

Straight from google - *Outsource* obtain (goods or a service) by contract from an outside supplier. _"there can be no question of outsourcing components from other countries"_ contract (work) out. _"you may choose to outsource this function to another company or do it yourself"_

Your comment touched me. When I first started out I only provided clients with hand sketch and watercolour visuals, didn't use a computer. These are skills you can practise and master. Few designers have these skills now so you would stand out and be unique. Might be worth considering? Good luck! 👍

Hi Yared, My Beginner Interior Design Course is specifically designed for people like you who are passionate about interior design but have no idea where to start. Check out the details of the course and my student stories here: ulaburgiel.kartra.com/page/beginner-interior-design-course

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Hi Margaret, please send me an email to info@ulaburgiel.com with your order number and we'll look into it. Thank you.

@@UlaBurgiel1 thanks

You can check the prices and other details about my courses here: ulaburgiel.kartra.com/page/all-courses

@@UlaBurgiel1 too expansive for me

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