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5 August 2026 - Blog

The Ultimate AI Render Test in SketchUp

Welcome to the ultimate SketchUp AI rendering test. Prompt vs. Plugin: one SketchUp model, four different workflows.

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Robert sits concentrated at his desk at Design8 bv. He looks at a setup of three monitors, on which various photorealistic AI renders of a modern garden room are compared side by side.
28 July 2026 - Blog

SketchUp 3D Warehouse: the indispensable source for professional 3D content

SketchUp 3D Warehouse is far more than a furniture library: it's an AI-driven platform where brands build an international presence and designers create realistic, accurate visualisations.

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The redesigned homepage of the SketchUp 3D Warehouse interface. It features a large central search bar reading 'What can we help you find?' positioned over an atmospheric background image of a modern 3D interior, with quick navigation to certified products.
22 July 2026 - Blog

Do I still need to learn to render now that I can use AI?

Marian van Olst of training platform SketchUp Plaza walks you through the pros and cons of AI in your render workflow.

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A three-part split image showing the evolution of an architectural visualization. On the left, a black-and-white line sketch of a street; in the middle, a clean 3D base model of a modern building with a striking honeycomb pattern; and on the right, a fully photorealistic render featuring trees, cars, and detailed brick buildings.
29 June 2026 - Blog

From SketchUp design to a quote in a single workflow

Peter Wuyts developed CabN8 to help interiors professionals save up to 80% of their drawing time through a single, integrated SketchUp workflow.

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An infographic showing the CABN8 functionalities workflow, moving from 'Plan' (floor plan) to '3D Design' (cabinetry), 'Visualize' (rendering), 'Calculate' (cost estimation), and 'Part lists' (cutting lists). The icons are connected in a circle against a blurred kitchen background. Focus: CABN8 software, 3D interior design, calculation and parts lists.
24 June 2026 - Blog

20 Years of Design8: Standing on Our Own Two Feet (2005 – 2010)

Orlando finds himself suddenly standing on his own two feet, building Design8 bv from the ground up.

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An overview photo of an early Design8 exhibition stand promoting SketchUp, featuring striking curved banners. Robert, in a red polo shirt, is neatly setting everything up on our stand at the Bouw & ICT Beurs 2006.
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.

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Orlando standing at a trade show booth at the Industrial Design Engineering (IO) faculty of TU Delft, demonstrating 3D software.
20 March 2025 - Blog

Realtime information in your workflow

A blog about starting with the solution.

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Een blog over beginnen met de oplossing
26 February 2025 - Blog - News

Discover the Exciting New Features of SketchUp 2025

All new visualization and interoperability possibilities!

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Everything About SketchUp 2025
11 December 2024 - Blog - News

Chaos Envision: the all-in-one visualization solution

Developer Chaos officially launched Chaos Envision as a beta early December, offering the all-in-one solution within the Chaos ecosystem.

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22 October 2024 - Blog

Sustainable Design with Real-Time Findings

Enscape Impact helps to analyse and visualise building energy performance, facilitating the transition to sustainable construction.

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Enscape Impact module
18 July 2024 - Blog

Old Fishing Nets

The Designer's Dilemma and The Path to Innovation Through New Design Tools

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Oude visnetten - Old Fishing Nets
2 May 2024 - Blog

Bridge the Gap from Real-Time to Photorealism

Seamlessly transitioning from Enscape to V-Ray

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Overbrug de kloof van realtime naar fotorealisme.
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