Jesse Velazquez

Jesse Velazquez

CAD Designer | Creator of CADstart
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I'm Jesse Velazquez, a CAD designer with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the industry. I specialize in 2D CAD design for protective packaging and manufacturing. I learned CAD through real-world experience, without a college degree, and developed my skills over the years by working directly with designs and production. I'm also the creator of CADstart, a browser-based 2D CAD learning platform I built to help beginners learn drafting fundamentals through guided lessons and hands-on practice. My goal is simple: make learning CAD more accessible, practical, and less intimidating for anyone interested in getting started.

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  • CADstart
    CADstartLearn 2D CAD in your browser, step by step
    Oct 2026
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    Joined Product HuntOctober 11th, 2026

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CADstart - Learn 2D CAD in your browser, step by step

CADstart pairs a browser-based 2D CAD workspace with guided beginner lessons and drawing exercises. Practice coordinates, snaps, dimensions, layers, and architectural/civil drafting basics—without installing separate CAD software. Try the free demo.
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