This document discusses software design patterns and their impact on quality assurance. It begins by defining design patterns as common solutions to recurring problems in software design. There are three main categories of patterns: creational, structural, and behavioral. The document then discusses the elements and advantages of using design patterns, including increased reusability, modularity, and consistency. While design patterns aim to improve quality, there is no consensus on their actual impact on quality attributes. Some studies found positive or neutral effects, while others found negative effects, particularly on maintainability. In conclusion, the best designs use many intertwining patterns to produce high quality software, though the impact depends on proper implementation.