1. Digital Tools for Interior Design
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2. Professional Digital tools

3. Autodesk AutoCad CAD software to create
2D drawings such as floor plans, elevations, details, etc.
3D models and objects
construction documents
rendered images
used in many architectural and design companies
Expensive and somewhat complicated
Documents are individually created & revised

4. Autodesk Revit Creates same documents as AutoCAD
Employs BIM (Building Information Modeling) When a change is made in one view, it is automatically updated in all views and schedules
Also a popular program
Expensive and somewhat complicated
Main Differences:
Creates a unified model where a change in the model will automatically be updated in all views and any connected elements automatically update to maintain relationships
Contains all major building elements as well as manufacturer, model, cost, structure, and phase information

5. Adobe Photoshop Primarily a faster image editing program
can edit and render AutoCAD 2D drawings or SketchUp 3D models saved  as PDFs or JPEGs
Can manipulate images such as flooring Samples, wallpaper and fabric to enhance visuals

6. Adobe illustrator Vector-based illustration program
Uses geometric points, lines and shapes to create artwork that can be scaled infinitely without distortion or loss of image quality.
This means no fuzzy or pixelated images when you make them larger!
Can be used with Adobe Photoshop
Create professional presentation boards using text and images

7. Adobe InDesign Publishing program
Great for creating multi-page documents
Can be used with images from Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
Can create a unified portfolio and presentation boards

8. SketchUp 3D modeling program Easy to learn and use
Big online library (called 3D Warehouse) of models (doors, windows, furniture, etc.)
can import photos of the things which clients already own and set them within the space
Available free limited version
Doesn’t always model curved “organic” forms well

9. Consumer Digital tools

10. Floorplanner Free account Web-based, no software to download
Create 2D floorplan then switch to view it in 3D
Library of furniture, flooring and other options
Save as a PDF

11. Planner 5D Free account Web-based, no software to download
Create 2D floorplan then switch to view it in 3D
Limited library of free furniture, flooring and other options – more options but must pay for them
Can save to your computer but you need the online tool to open it. Can also share access through a link.

12. Business-Based Consumer Tools
Pottery Barn, IKEA, Haverty’s, Lowe’s and many other retailers offer:
Room Planner tools free online
Use the company’s products to build a dream room (then hopefully buy )
Sherwin-Williams, Behr, Glidden, and other paint companies offer:
Color Visualization tools free online
upload a photo and “repaint” it using the company’s paint colors

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