Dezeen and SketchUp are launching Design Workshops with Uchronia and Tola Ojuolape

Dezeen is teaming up with SketchUp to launch the Design Workshops video series in which leading designers describe how they created especially commissioned interior environments.

The series will launch in two weeks with the first of two videos hosted by Uchronia founder Julien Sebban, who will explain how he used SketchUp‘s design software to create a fantasy bar interior.

Across two videos, Sebban will describe his practice’s approach to hospitality design projects, and demonstrate how SketchUp’s software allowed him to create and visualise a 70s-themed space characterised by colourful gradients, curves and soft edges.

Sebban’s first workshop will focus on form, while the second will explore the theme of texture.

Sebban’s Paris-based practice Uchronia, known for its bold application of shape, colour and reflective surfaces, was named emerging interior designer of the year at last year’s Dezeen Awards.

Following Sebban’s workshops, the series will continue with a two-part video workshop delivered by London-based interior designer Tola Ojuolape.

Ojuolape, who is the founder of eponymous design practice Tola Ojuolape Studio, has designed a library in SketchUp especially for this project.

She will deliver a two-part video workshop on the design, which is a proposal for Clerkenwell in London, an area known for design and makers.

Ojuolape was shortlisted at last year’s Dezeen Awards for emerging interior designer of the year. Her practice is characterised by its use of natural materials and an emphasis on narrative.

SketchUp is 3D design software used to model architectural and interior design projects, product designs, civil and mechanical engineering and more. It is owned by construction technology company Trimble.

Dezeen collaborated with the brand last year on Climate Salon, a podcast series exploring the role that architects and designers can play in tackling climate change.

Partnership content

This video series was produced by Dezeen in partnership with SketchUp. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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