Designmustern
Designmustern is a term used in German-language design discourse to denote reusable solutions to recurring design problems across disciplines. They function as templates that can be adapted to specific contexts while preserving a proven structure and rationale. Designmustern are usually organized into catalogs or pattern libraries that describe when a pattern applies, the trade-offs involved, and examples of implementation.
Origins and scope: The concept traces to pattern-based thinking in architecture and software. German translations include
Structure: A typical Designmuster entry includes a name, intent, applicable contexts, problem statement, solution overview, consequences
Examples: Common software Designmustern include Singleton, Observer, Strategy, and Decorator. In UI/UX, patterns for navigation, forms,
Criticism and limitations: While useful for communication and reuse, pattern catalogs can constrain creativity or encourage