Skeuomorph

A skeuomorph (also spelled skiamorph , /ˈskjuːəˌmɔːrf,ˈskjuːoʊ-/)[1][2] is a derivative object that retains ornamental design cues (attributes) from structures that were necessary in the original.[3] Skeuomorphs are typically used to make something new feel familiar in an effort to speed understanding and acclimation. They employ elements that, whi... See more