Computer Aided Design (CAD) involves the use of computer hardware and graphics software to generate design drawings. Modern CAD equipment enables the designer to quickly produce very accurate and realistic images of products to be manufactured.

CAD designers may pursue a wide variety of careers in different industries, depending on their educational background. Aerospace and manufacturing industries heavily rely upon the knowledge and skills of their computer-aided designers to integrate current technology or design new products. CAD designers in architectural engineering or the electrical industry work in a similar capacity. Drafters using computer-aided design have generated notable benefits related to mechanical or piping needs in those sectors as well.