6 thoughts on “Skeuomorphism in design”

1. Skeuomorphism has taken a beating as of late. Probably because it some places it’s used incorrectly.

   On iOS with full screen apps, I like skeuomorphism, and I’ve noticed novice users take to the apps more easily when they have a familiar look to them.

2. Like any design tool, skeuomorphism has its place, but if used incorrectly it can make a design, and subsequently the user’s experience, worse.

   I think Apple lost the plot a little with their skeuomorphetish over the last few years.

3. People have conflated skeuomorphism with tasteful design. The simple fact that something incorporates stitched leather is not an indictment of skeuomorphisms.

4. I don’t mind it as much as some. What bugs me is doing it just to do it and failing at more vital things. Like the shadows on the knobs in iOS 6 when it released with major and costly bugs.

5. I like making generalizations about design, as though one style works for every purpose.

   Also, that lighted rocker switch looks gorgeous.

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