Using a word like skeuomorphism is risky because it can make you sound smart or like a overly confident know-it-all. It just depends on context and audience. It’s a word used by design wonks that, in short, refers to the use of dated, unnecessary elements in metaphoric design. Think about the rolodex card icon used to represent contact records in most CRM systems, or the faux wood paneling on your old family truckster (right), or even the universal ‘Save’ icon that is represented by a floppy disc...(read more)![]()
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