Whether you are creating a new design for a chair or something far more complex, SketchUp for Mac is designed to allow you to create a model easily. We went from simple models to relatively complex ones in a couple of days, and never felt limited by the program. It will take a few hours for anyone new to SketchUp for Mac to get comfortable with the software, but once you do there's a lot of power here. The top and left panes have colorful icons for the various tools, and a set of pull-down menus and pop-up dialogs let you control your illustration. The interface is surprisingly clean and easy to work with. SketchUp for Mac lets you create surprisingly complex and detailed 3D models, but there's a learning curve to doing so. SketchUp for Mac is a free app, but there's a Pro version for additional cost with more features and capabilities.

SketchUp for Mac installs easily but was not available from the App Store when we tested the software, instead requiring a download from the publisher. SketchUp for Mac is a 3D design app that allows you to create 3D models and, using an online service, get those models built.