Computer-Aided Design (CAD) has become an integral tool in contemporary textile design education, transforming traditional design processes through enhanced speed, precision, and flexibility. Despite its widespread adoption, scholarly debate continues regarding the extent to which CAD influences students’ creative development in textile design. This study examines the impact of CAD on the creativity of textile design students, using Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, as a case study. A quantitative research approach was employed, with the study population stratified into undergraduate and postgraduate students. Data were collected through structured questionnaires administered to a sample of sixty respondents and analyzed using descriptive statistics the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS). The findings reveal that CAD significantly supports students’ creative processes by improving design efficiency, visual presentation, and experimentation with patterns, colours, and textures. While some concerns were expressed regarding reduced engagement with manual techniques, the results indicate that CAD does not prevent creativity but rather complements traditional design methods when appropriately integrated. The study concludes that a balanced pedagogical approach combining both digital and manual techniques is essential for fostering creativity in textile design education. The findings provide useful insights for educators, curriculum developers, and professionals seeking to optimize the integration of CAD in textile design programmes.