1. Drafting & Design & CAD
By. Jay Chen

2. What is drafting?
Drafting is the creation of a drawing or other graphical representation of a building, mechanical device or other structure for the purposes of determining how the device should be created. Drafting is used as a part of the design and fabrication processes. Drafting can be done by hand or using specially designed computer programs and mechanical drawings.

3. What is design?
Design is the creation of a plan or convention for the construction of an object, system or measurable human interaction. Design has different connotations in different fields. In some cases, the direct construction of an object is also considered to be design.

4. What is CAD?
Computer-aided design (CAD) is the use of computer systems to aid in the creation, modification, analysis, or optimization of a design. CAD software is used to increase the productivity of the designer, improve the quality of design, improve communications through documentation, and to create a database for manufacturing. CAD output is often in the form of electronic files for print, machining, or other manufacturing operations. The term CADD (for Computer Aided Design and Drafting) is also used.

5. 10 different careers related to drafting/design/CAD
Architectural drafters (CAD$18.38 per hour.)
Mechanical drafters (CAD$47,162 per year.)
Civil drafters (CAD$57,391 per year.)
Graphic designers (CAD$41,429 per year.)
Illustrators (CAD$23.89 per hour.)

6. 10 different careers related to drafting/design/CAD
Interior designers (CAD$45,507 per year.)
Electrical drafters (CAD$20.25 per hour.)
Electronics drafters (CAD$20.25 per hour.)
Design drafters (CAD$25.31 per hour.)
CAD drafters (CAD$20.27 per hour.)

7. Education or experience required for listed careers
Creativity
Detail oriented
Interpersonal skills
Math skills
Technical skills
Time-management skills

8. Citations
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