About Us
CoutureCAD was founded by a team of designers, engineers, and technologists who saw a growing need for clarity in the fashion-tech space. While many blogs cover fashion trends or technical manuals, we wanted to occupy the space between—where creativity meets digital infrastructure.
We are based in Los Angeles but work with contributors and partners from New York, Milan, and Tokyo. Our writers include fashion graduates exploring CAD software, engineers developing simulation tools, and researchers studying digital prototyping workflows.
Our name, CoutureCAD, represents the harmony between handcrafted elegance and industrial precision. We believe the future of clothing is hybrid—where art, CAD design, and technology converge.
Lack of Practical Education in CAD for Fashion
We noticed a gap between fashion schools and real-world application of CAD design software, especially when it came to industrial design processes.
A Need for Sustainable Solutions
With digital prototyping and simulation tools, designers can reduce physical samples, saving material, time, and cost—benefiting both profit margins and the environment.
Bridging Creative and Technical Teams
The disconnect between fashion creatives and manufacturing engineers is closing fast. We aim to help both sides speak the language of cad product design and automated CAM.
Our Vision
We envision a fashion industry where no prototype is ever wasted and every design can be tested virtually before it reaches production. This future includes accessible training, open collaboration, and the seamless adoption of CAD design practices from studio to factory.
We believe digital fluency will soon be as vital as fabric knowledge for designers. By documenting the journey of 3D CAD models, simulation tools, and automated CAM, we contribute to an industry ready for speed, ethics, and innovation.
Our Mission
Our team at CoutureCAD is a collaborative mix of fashion technologists, digital patternmakers, CAD specialists, and writers with deep expertise in apparel development. With backgrounds spanning both high fashion and technical production, we bring a rare combination of creative insight and technical rigor to every article. We don’t just write about CAD design—we use it, test it, and implement it across projects with real-world application.
Based in the United States, our contributors come from a variety of industries including industrial design, apparel manufacturing, and 3D modeling. Some have worked inside digital fashion labs; others consult for factories transitioning to automated CAM systems. Together, we are united by the belief that fashion can be faster, smarter, and more sustainable through tools like CAD software, simulation tools, and digital prototyping.