Parametrik

Parametrik is a term used in design and engineering to describe approaches that define geometry, behavior, or systems through parameters. Derived from the word parameter, it denotes models in which changing parameter values automatically updates dependent features, enabling a flexible exploration of forms and behaviors.

In practice, parametrik approaches are central to parametric modeling and generative design. They are applied in architecture, product design, aerospace, automotive, and civil engineering to create components and structures whose shapes adapt to constraints such as size, weight, aerodynamics, or material limits. Techniques include constraint-based geometry, rule-based systems, and algorithmic or procedural generation, often implemented with CAD and scripting tools. Workflows typically involve defining a set of input parameters, establishing relationships among geometric features, and using optimization or simulation to refine designs.

The term is also used as branding in some markets to denote software, platforms, or services that provide parametric design capabilities. In academic and professional literature, the concept sits within the broader field of parametric design and digital fabrication. Related ideas include generative design, optimization, and constraint programming.

See also: Parametric design, Generative design, Constraint-based design.