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Skeuomorph

A skeuomorph (also spelled skiamorph, /ˈskjuːəˌmɔːrf, ˈskjuːoʊ-/) is a derivative object that retains ornamental design cues (attributes) from structures that were necessary in the original. Skeuomorphs are typically used to make something new feel familiar and thus easier to understand and use. They employ elements that, while essential to the original…

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Skeuomorph

Nodes81
Edges80
Triples55
Avg. degree1.98
Density0.024691
Components1

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Skeuomorph

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related to External links · 11
Skeuomorph → April, Archived, Jessica, Laboratory, Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moon, Retrieved, Showcase, Skeuomorphic Designs, Telepathy, Work Psychology
related to Virtual examples · 11
Skeuomorph → At, Due, Examples, GUIs, IBM's, Icons, Microsoft Bob, RealThings, Rolodex, Skeuomorphs, Software
related to Etymology and scope · 8
Skeuomorph → Don Norman, Greek, In, It, Norman, Skeuomorphs, The, They
related to Arguments in favor · 4
Skeuomorph → An, Compared, Don Norman, Interaction
related to In design · 3
Skeuomorph → However, Retrofuturism, Skeuomorphic
related to Arguments against · 2
Skeuomorph → For, The

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design skeuomorphic also physical skeuomorphs original skeuomorphism often objects user wooden object new examples pottery may example interface familiar software

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triglyphsinstance ofDecorative stone features in the Doric order of classical architecture in Greek temples0.80text
mutulesinstance ofDecorative stone features in the Doric order of classical architecture in Greek temples0.80text
guttaeinstance ofDecorative stone features in the Doric order of classical architecture in Greek temples0.80text
and modillions are supposed to be derived from true structuralinstance ofDecorative stone features in the Doric order of classical architecture in Greek temples0.80text
functional features of the early wooden templesinstance ofDecorative stone features in the Doric order of classical architecture in Greek temples0.80text
the Minoans' elaborateinstance ofhigh-status items0.80text
expensive silver cups were recreated for a wider market using potteryinstance ofhigh-status items0.80text
a cheaper materialinstance ofhigh-status items0.80text
Mary Janes for small childreninstance offaux buckles on certain strap shoes0.80text
which retain the aesthetic but use velcro fastening to make them easier to use.Automotive design has historically been full of physical skeuomorphismsinstance offaux buckles on certain strap shoes0.80text
such as the transformation from wooden framedinstance offaux buckles on certain strap shoes0.80text
bodied early vehicles produced by coachworks to those which incorporated both functional woodinstance offaux buckles on certain strap shoes0.80text

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