QuickShape

QuickShape is a label used in computer graphics and product design to describe software or libraries that prioritize rapid creation and manipulation of geometric shapes, in two or three dimensions. Rather than a single standardized product, QuickShape refers to a family of tools used across CAD, animation, and game development workflows. Some implementations are standalone, while others are embedded in larger design suites.

Common features include a set of primitives and editable parametric shapes, procedural generation options, and constraint-based editing to maintain relationships between parts. Tools often provide real-time previews and feedback, along with transformations, snapping, and alignment capabilities. Many versions expose scripting interfaces (such as Python or JavaScript) to automate tasks and integrate with rendering engines, simulation pipelines, or 3D printing workflows. Import/export support typically covers formats like SVG, OBJ, STL, and STEP, depending on the target domain.

Typical applications include rapid concept ideation, educational demonstrations of geometry, prototyping in product design, architectural visualization, game asset creation, and procedural content generation for media. The approach emphasizes quick iteration cycles to explore form, proportion, and manufacturability, enabling users to test ideas before committing to full modeling or fabrication workflows.

In practice, the term is used by several software vendors and open-source projects to describe similar functionality. There is no single official specification for QuickShape, and different implementations vary in feature depth, user interface, and file format support. The concept remains popular where speed of shape creation and interactive exploration are valued.