Shaping Narrative & Experience in SketchUp – Tola Ojuolape’s Design Workshop

How can interior design tell a story? In the latest instalment of Dezeen and SketchUp’s Design Workshops, Tola Ojuolape shares how she used SketchUp to design a craft-focused library for Clerkenwell, London, shaping the space around narrative, experience, and interaction.

Part One: Designing

Ojuolape’s design unfolds across three levels, each offering a distinct experience—from a welcoming “read and stay” area to an interactive “make and learn” space, and finally, a quiet “pause and play” retreat at the top. She also explores SketchUp’s tools for curved staircases, mirrored elements, and adaptable layouts, demonstrating how digital modelling can enhance spatial storytelling.

📺 Watch the full video below and read the full article here: Dezeen

Part 2: Textures, Colours & Finishes

In the second instalment of Tola Ojuolape’s Design Workshop with Dezeen and SketchUp, she demonstrates how to apply textures, colours, and finishes to bring a design to life.

Building on Part One’s focus on narrative and experience, this session explores how SketchUp can be used to import real-world textures, adjust lighting conditions, and enhance depth with shadows. Ojuolape, known for her use of tactile, earthy materials, shares techniques for creating warm, inviting interiors using digital tools.

📺 Watch the full video below and read the full article here: Dezeen.