How has drafting evolved in the 21st century

Drafting has been around a long time. We can safely assume that since we've had a tool in our hands, we've been describing plans and technical representations and doodling ideas. Let's take a closer aspect at drafting and its advance from an under-the-radar part of the method to a very developed skill set.

Explanation

• 1970s - The beginning computer-aided design systems were included in the industry. Following the design engineers tried the learning curve of using CAD, their performance and productivity went through the roof. Over time, CAD software became affordable and more user-friendly, and its fame grew.

• 1990s - CAD software was expanded further to include 3-D characteristics, and quickly the technical designs of the past enhanced increasingly simulated and accessible to engineer.

• Present - The development of drafting has brought us to the present day, were using 3-D representations is the standard and the aim to generate full virtual prototypes.