MEET THE FOUNDER
Hey! I'm Dan
I’m not just a SketchUp user—I’m a SketchUp expert.
For over 15 years, I’ve worked full-time as a SketchUp trainer, consultant, and educator, helping architects, designers, and contractors master 3D modeling and streamline their workflows. This isn’t a side hustle or a casual passion project—it’s my career and my expertise.
I don’t create SketchUp tutorials as a hobby. I teach SketchUp at the highest level, working with professionals and industry leaders to help them design more efficiently, create better presentations, and implement real-world workflows.
In 2007, I launched SketchUp Trainer to fill a critical gap: bridging the knowledge divide between SketchUp’s powerful capabilities and how professionals actually use it in their work.
My story & credentials
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After earning my Architecture degree from UNLV, I began my career at Google as a SketchUp Trainer, helping professionals integrate SketchUp into their workflows.
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 15+ years as a full-time SketchUp trainer & consultant
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 10 years teaching SketchUp at the college level, developing structured, expert-led training programs
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 Trained thousands of architects, designers, and contractors worldwide—from solo designers to major firms
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 Consulted on real-world projects, optimizing workflows and implementing advanced SketchUp techniques for professional teams
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My expertise goes beyond just knowing SketchUp—it’s about teaching it in a way that truly empowers professionals in architecture, design, and construction to work smarter and more efficiently.
See my approach in action
Take a look at how I use SketchUp to solve real-world design challenges. These videos showcase my teaching style, problem-solving approach, and how I help professionals optimize their SketchUp workflows
Can You Do That in SketchUp?
Watch as I am featured pushing the boundaries of SketchUp, demonstrating innovative and unexpected ways to use the software.
3D Basecamp: Lighting Design Using SketchUp
Join me at 3D Basecamp as I walk through how SketchUp was used for custom lighting design in churches and residential spaces, showcasing its power for precision and visualization.
Philadelphia Flower Show: Entrance Garden
See behind the scenes as I discuss the design process for the Philadelphia Flower Show entrance garden, bringing large-scale landscape concepts to life with SketchUp.
Why work with me?
There are plenty of SketchUp tutorials out there—but if you’re looking for expert-level training tailored to professionals, you’re in the right place.
This is what I do every single day—helping designers, architects, and contractors elevate their skills, optimize their workflows, and master SketchUp at a professional level.
