To me, I actually see my enjoyment and professional dependency to CAD quite ironic because I would always be very upfront in the fact that I "can't draw". Hand me a pencil and paper and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference between mine and a 3-years-old master piece. I see digital sketching a bit more mathematical almost, and less frivolous - something my style of thinking prefers as it helps keep a tunnel vision. Sometimes too much freedom in creativity prevents me from reaching any end goal and I just end up with fragments of designs. 

CADs are more than just nice little sketches - they’re essential tools for clear communication. They help bridge the gap between you and your manufacturers by visually conveying how you want your design to be constructed, from specific seams and trims to finishes and fabrics. In retail fashion, CADs also play a crucial role in cross-departmental collaboration, allowing teams like buying to understand the creative direction of a collection as well as being able to determine whether certain details or materials align better with the brand's consumer preferences and buying patterns. Additionally, CADs provide an opportunity to assess costs, enabling buying and design teams to work on adjustments by means of simplifying certain elements to reduce expenses or enhancing others to add value.