CAD Confessions
Behind every perfect render is a mess of trial, error, and lessons learned the hard way
By Shawna Kulpa
By now, most jewelers have heard that CAD (computer-aided design) is sleek, scalable, and endlessly precise—a tool that lets you design in three dimensions before ever touching metal. But for all its promise, CAD can also be overwhelming, frustrating, and full of unexpected pitfalls.