Skip to content
EN

News & insights

1 April 2026 - Blog

20 years of Design8

Read how Design8 came to be: from 3D CAD software in the nineties and the discovery of SketchUp to the first steps as an independent entrepreneur in 2005.

Read more
Orlando standing at a trade show booth at the Industrial Design Engineering (IO) faculty of TU Delft, demonstrating 3D software.
19 March 2026 - Cases

The digital transformation of an Italian dream

Renovating an old Italian farmhouse with no architectural drawings and walls that have shifted and settled over centuries? With 3D scanning and SketchUp, even the most complex existing situation can be turned into an accurate digital model, saving time, money and unwanted surprises.

Read more
A 3D visualization of a dilapidated Italian farmhouse in a Tuscan landscape at sunset. The image shows the ruin prior to renovation, characterized by a partially collapsed roof, crumbling plaster revealing the underlying bricks, and a heavily overgrown front yard full of weeds.
1 April 2026 - Blog

20 years of Design8

Read how Design8 came to be: from 3D CAD software in the nineties and the discovery of SketchUp to the first steps as an independent entrepreneur in 2005.

Read more
Orlando standing at a trade show booth at the Industrial Design Engineering (IO) faculty of TU Delft, demonstrating 3D software.
19 March 2026 - Cases

The digital transformation of an Italian dream

Renovating an old Italian farmhouse with no architectural drawings and walls that have shifted and settled over centuries? With 3D scanning and SketchUp, even the most complex existing situation can be turned into an accurate digital model, saving time, money and unwanted surprises.

Read more
A 3D visualization of a dilapidated Italian farmhouse in a Tuscan landscape at sunset. The image shows the ruin prior to renovation, characterized by a partially collapsed roof, crumbling plaster revealing the underlying bricks, and a heavily overgrown front yard full of weeds.
26 February 2026 - Cases

From Sketch to Realistic Garden Experience

Imperata is a Belgian design studio that annually visualizes 150+ garden projects with SketchUp, and distinguishes itself through fast service, personal contact, and specialized training for garden professionals.

Read more
A portrait photo of garden designer Marlies from Imperata 3D Design at a desk in her studio. The presentation screen behind her displays a 3D bird's-eye perspective of a garden design featuring a driveway and planting.
4 February 2026 - News

Kickstart your career with 15% off SketchUp!

Ready to take the next step? Get 15% off SketchUp with the Career Kickstart Campaign!

Read more
30% off an annual SketchUp Pro subscription.
18 December 2025 - Cases

SketchUp in the BIM Workflow of De Twee Snoeken

From sketch to BIM: SketchUp as the driving force at De Twee Snoeken.

Read more
Anouk Dalderop, architect at the Den Bosch firm De Twee Snoeken, working behind her screens, designing in SketchUp.
11 December 2025 - News

SketchUp 2026.1 is available!

SketchUp 2026.1 brings AI Render, a new AI Assistant, PDF import for Windows, and improved workflows for a faster, smarter design experience.

Read more
The SketchUp 'AI Render' interface displaying a cozy living room with a snowy forest view. A side panel shows four alternative AI-generated style and color variations of the same interior.
9 October 2025 - News

Smarter, Faster, and More Sustainable Design with Design8 at Digibouw!

Come to Digibouw and discover the future of digital design

Read more
Design Smarter, Faster and More Sustainable with Design8 on Digibouw!
8 October 2025 - News

Collaborative Design Reaches a New Dimension in SketchUp

The latest SketchUp update: collaborate, visualize, and document like never before

Read more
The Next Version of SketchUp update brings real-time collaboration, more control, and a smoother workflow.
18 August 2025 - Cases

In SketchUp from idea to 3D

Read how Anouk Creative Studio uses SketchUp to go from idea to 3D in all its design and visualization projects.

Read more
Render of a living room
6 August 2025 - News

SketchUp Viewers are being discontinued

Starting August 29, 2025, the SketchUp Viewers for Meta Quest and Android will no longer be available.

Read more
People viewing SketchUp drawings
4 June 2025 - Cases

How a Village Miller Brought an Entire Windmill to Life in SketchUp

An impressive story of centuries-old craftsmanship conveyed through digital 3D software.

Read more
a complete mill drawn in SketchUp
26 February 2025 - Blog - News

Discover the Exciting New Features of SketchUp 2025

All new visualization and interoperability possibilities!

Read more
Everything About SketchUp 2025
13 November 2024 - News

Style Builder will soon disappear from SketchUp

Style Builder will soon disappear from SketchUp's various Subscriptions.

Read more
20 June 2024 - News

Changes to SketchUp Subscriptions

As of July 9, 2024, SketchUp Viewers for PCVR and Hololens will be removed from Subscriptions; Desktop, Mobile, and Meta Quest Viewers will remain available.

Read more
Mensen die SketchUp tekeningen bekijken
1 2 3