EXPERT in Kitchen Design Taught by Architects

U1: History, Trends and Origins of Kitchen Design

→ History of Kitchens
→ Current Trends, References in the world of Kitchens.
→ Kitchen Furniture Interiors and Storage
→ Contemporary and classic materials in kitchens.
→Types of Countertops. Materials and Trends.


U2: Kitchen Design

→ Kitchen Typology, Measurements, Layout and Design. Part I
→ Kitchen Typology, Measurements, Layout and Design. Part II
→ Kitchen Typology, Measurements, Layout and Design. Part III
→ Designing a Kitchen_ Dimensions, Circulation, Zoning and Advice
→ The Dimensions You Should Know When Designing Kitchens
→ The Distribution, Organization and Functioning of a Contemporary Kitchen
→ Specific Furniture in Kitchens Typologies and Brands
→ Materials in Kitchens_ Floors, Walls, Ceilings and Furniture
→ Fundamental Concepts in the Projection of Floors, Pavements and Flooring
→ Finishes on Current Walls, Partitions and Vertical Walls
→ The Finishes and Materials in Ceilings, Slabs and Roof of the Project
→ Lighting in Kitchens_ Natural and Artificial


U3: Kitchen Theory

→ Knowing the materials and tools needed for kitchen design
→ Planning and measuring: the first steps in kitchen design
→ Creation of 3D plans and renders for kitchen design
→ Selection of appliances and accessories for kitchen design
→ Ergonomic and functional design: how to maximize space in the kitchen
→ Integration of lighting and ventilation in kitchen design
→ Using kitchen design software: options and recommendations
→ Custom Design: How to Add Your Style and Personality to the Kitchen
→ Problem solving and solutions in kitchen design
→ The art of presentation: how to present your kitchen designs to your clients


U4: Computer Aided 2D Drawing: AutoCAD

→ Download, Install and Run the Software: AutoCAD
→ Setting up the AutoCad interface and workspace
→ File Formats
→ Keyboard Shortcuts and Shortcuts
→ Manage Drawing Units and Scale
→ Select entities in AutoCAD
→ Let's learn the main drawing tools with AutoCad
→ Modifying and Manipulating Objects and Entities in AutoCAD
→ Learn about the Proposed Project
→ Model Space (Work) and Presentation Space (LayOut) in AutoCAD
→ Creating, Modifying and Managing Layers in AutoCAD
→ Advanced 2D Drawing Tools with AutoCAD
→ Image Files as External References
→ The Plan Scale: Graphic and Numerical
→ Activity: Basic Drawing Techniques
→ Creating, Editing and Inserting a Label in Our Plans
→ Printing Graphic Documentation


U5: 3D Modeling of Our 3D Designs: SketchUP

→ Program Installation
→ 3D Visualization Tools Camera Types (VIDEO LESSON)
→ Selection methods in SketchUp
→ 3D drawing with SketchUp
→ The "Follow Me" Tool
→ SketchUp Group and Component Concepts
→ Applying Maps and Textures: SketchUp's Paint Tool
→ Visual styles in SketchUp
→ Scenes and Animation
→ Create a 3D Furniture with SketchUp
→ Create a complete 3D Project with SketchUp Pro


U6: Rendering Photorealistic Images of Our Designs: Vray

→ The essential fundamentals of the Vray render engine I
→ The essential fundamentals of the VRay II rendering engine
→ Materials in VRay: Fundamentals and preliminary considerations
→ Render Parameter Settings: Dimensions and Resolution
→ The VRay Frame Buffer
→ Adjusting Lighting, Materials and Render Options
→ Lights in VRay: Light Sphere, Spotlights and Presence Lights
→ IES lights
→ Portal light and Sunlight
→ VRay Camera Settings: Exposure, Blur and Field of View
→ Final Rendering of our 3D Scenes with VRay


U7: Photo Editing of Our Interior Designs: PhotoShop

→ Download and install PhotoShop CC
→ The Photoshop interface
→ Adjust Brightness/Contrast with PhotoShop
→ Adjusting Exposure with PhotoShop
→ Adjusting Levels with PhotoShop
→ Adjusting Curves with PhotoShop
→ Adjust Vibrance, Hue and Saturation
→ Black and White with PhotoShop
→ Photographic Filters with Adobe PhotoShop CC
→ The Gradient Map in Photoshop
→ Vignetting with Photoshop
→ Photo Filter
→ Material ID
→ Flashes
→ Watermarks and Signatures
→ Color Balance
→ Channel Mixer
→ Selective Correction
→ Motion Blur
→ PNG People
→ File Formats
→ Panoramic Photographs with Photomerge
→ MockUp in Photoshop
→ Import Channels
→ Shadow (Shadows)


U8: Layout and Presentation of Our Interior Design Proposal: LayOut

→ What is LayOut for SketchUp and what is this software for?
→ Download and install the LayOut (SketchUp) program
→ Document Setup Layout
→ Preparing the 3D model for LayOut
→ Initial setup: units, format and orientation in LayOut
→ Import external objects: diagrams, 3D, photographs, renders, logos...
→ Select, move and copy objects in LayOut
→ Create, distribute and group shapes with Layout
→ Colors, Shape Styles and Fills in LayOut for SketchUP
→ Update scenes in LayOut
→ Text, dimensions, measurements, notes and legends on the drawing with LayOut
→ Layers in LayOut
→ Templates in LayOut

U9: Resources for Kitchen Design Expert Users

→ Glossary of Kitchen Design Terms. Taught by Architects
→ Main Advantages and Disadvantages of Kitchen Design
→ Download Free Images and Textures for your Designs and Creations
→ Download CAD Resources in DWG format for your Projects
→ Download Fonts and Typefaces totally Free for your Designs and
→ Free Three-Dimensional (3D) Model Downloads for your Creative Projects
→ Download Vector Resources for your Designs totally Free
→ Download Icons, Anagrams and Logos Totally Free for Your Designs
→ Download Royalty Free Images to use in your Designs
→ Protect your projects. Backups are always safe in the cloud
→ Collection of Useful Online Resources: Downloads
→ Devices, Technology and Gadgets for Creative Designers
→ Keys to Kitchen Design Project Management
→ Artificial Intelligence (AI) applied to kitchen design projects
→ Main References and Experts in Kitchen Design
→ Mistakes and bad practices to avoid in kitchen design

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