Word of the day: skeuomorphism

This is the use of a derivative object that retains ornamental design cues to a structure that was necessary in the original.

I know, you’re no wiser. An example is when note-taking features on computers or apps use decorative elements that remind us of paper-based applications.

You’ll find a fuller discussion of the use of skeuomorphs online in this short article and you can learn about the wider use of skeuomophs on this Wikipedia page.


 




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