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skeuomorphism

skeuomorphism

…when a product imitates design elements functionally necessary in the original product design, but are ornamental in the new product design

Everyday skeuomorphs

Permeated throughout

UI in OS and software

DIFFERENT SCHOOLS OF THOUGHT

Steve Jobs Sir Jony Ive

“It must surely be a sign of the impending apocalypse that Microsoft’s operating systems have more taste than Apple’s.”– Mike Elgan, Cult Of

Mac

Easier for those familiar with the original device to use the digital emulation

Has anyone EVER used an Apple instruction manual?

Graphically appealing

“Visual masturbation”

Takes up more screen space

Visual metaphors no longer translate to modern users

Culture has changed

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