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Given that 50% of the posts talk about skeuomorphism and honestly I didn't know what it was, here's the definition from Wikipedia: "A skeuomorph, or skeuomorphi
by matheusalmeida 14y ago
Given that 50% of the posts talk about skeuomorphism and honestly I didn't know what it was, here's the definition from Wikipedia: "A skeuomorph, or skeuomorphism is when a product imitates design elements functionally necessary in the original product design, but that becomes ornamental in the new product design".
- snowwrestler 14y agoIt's a new word for an old concept: a decorative anachronism. Obvious examples from outside the world of computing include stone pillars in front of important buildings, and rivets on jeans. It's abused here on HN as short-hand for app decorations that people don't like, like the infamous leather treatment on the calendar. But there are plenty of "skeuomorphic" aspects to iOS that I never see anyone complain about (and sometimes compliment), like inertial scrolling or sliding on/off switches.
- sigzero 14y agoI don't think it will all go. I think the stuff like faux leather interfaces will though.
- Gravityloss 14y agoInertial scrolling is tremendously useful, you can scroll more with fewer swipes.