Design P•U•Gs Pro Community

Existing Pro members, you can access the community by clicking here

https://community.designpugs.com/home

What is it?

In the Design PUGs Pro Community, we discuss anything and everything related to Kitchen & Bath design:

      • Software, such as 2020 Design Live (our primary focus), SketchUp, etc.

      • Design theory and practice, such as how to incorporate built-in appliances, stacking wall cabinets, etc.

      • Discussions about the kitchen & bath industry

      • And lots more!

Individual Memberships
Teams Memberships

Discussion Groups

Have a specific question about a 2020 catalog? Wondering how to chnge the font on a floor plan? There are discussion groups for most any subject, with more being added all the time. All accessible to every membership level (including Basic/Free)/

Weekly Workshops

Members at all paid levels enjoy the benefit of two live Workshops every week hosted inside the Community. Tuesday Workshops cover primarily 2020 Design, but also other technologies related to kitchen & bath design. Thursday Workshops focus on learning about kitchen & bath theory, practice, products and more. If you are unable to attend live, the Workshops are recorded and the replays are available in a special section of the Community only available to paid members.
Here are a few of the topics we have covered:
 

2020 Design Workshops

  • Underground catalog
  • Catalogs
  • Masterclass on Ceilings
  • In and undercabinet lighting
  • Countertops and trims
  • Creating Waterfall countertop ends using Sketchup
  • Curved Walls
  • Very basic SketchUp using free version
  • Adding Custom Paint colors
  • Workshop on those pesky dimensions
  • Switch items function
  • Uses for surface tool
  • Generic Designer Catalog

Kitchen Design Workshops

  • When to use Fillers, Extended Stiles and Wide Stiles
  • Designing with Framed vs Frameless Cabinetry
  • Design Trends from 2021 to 2022
  • Designing with Refrigerators to make sure they fit
  • Streamlining sales and Design within your firm
  • Countertop materials with guest Rob Ross
  • Installation Class with Brian Delano
  • Closet Design Increasing Profits for Dealers
  • Dennis Oz on Social Media and SEO for Designers
  • Ergonomics in Kitchen Design with Karen and Guest Courtney Zanelli
  • Processes in your Kitchen and Bath Business with Laura Eagan
  • Lauren Brantley Making Social Media a Breeze using Canva