CAD software has become an integral part to how many design-centric industries bring ideas to life. What began with physical drafting tables and tools has now blossomed into a digital haven of tools for every type of designer and creative. The evolution of CAD is important to the history of American ingenuity in business and is an ongoing innovative process. 

The dawn of digitized design began in the 80s when the first iteration of computer-aided design models were introduced. These models were confined to desktop monitors, were incredibly expensive to use or own and were limited in their overall capabilities. This led to further innovation in the 90s, with Windows processing systems making CAD much more mainstream. However, this software did not become globally accessible until the 2000s, when CAD became compatible with more mobile devices like laptops. This allowed for professionals and recreational creatives to use CAD to make nearly anything.

When accessibility to CAD took off, so did worldwide interest, sparking hoards of enthusiasts to come together to innovate and drive the culture of the software forward. This piqued interest has inspired experts to continue to grow and improve the systems, proposing AI integration moving forward. With the help of artificial intelligence, designing on CAD would become more streamlined and efficient than ever before.