Talk:Skeuomorph

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[edit] Emulation v Skeuomorph

I wasn't convinced by the idea that the Zune's button design is a skeuomorph of an iPod, since more broadly speaking they are objects originating in the same period and using more or less the same technology... a better example might be CD players that are disguised as LP turntables. I like the overall article but that example was not convincing and didn't seem to fit the idea that a skeuomorph is supposed to be evoking an earlier technology/object/form, not simply emulating something else. Would recommend substituting a different example. It isn't a major point, I know, but undermines the given definition. Zozer319 22:29, 25 May 2007 (UTC)

The iPod's design pre-dates the design of the Zune by several years. But I agree that it is not an example that will stand the test of time. K8 fan 14:07, 26 May 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Pronunciation

How is Skeuomorph pronounced? —Michael Z. 2006-11-28 06:31 Z

Why is it spelled 2 different ways in the article? Bhny 01:53, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

I edited the page to use one spelling.K8 fan 21:18, 26 February 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Additional examples

Many software "plug-ins", especially with music and audio programs, employ skeumorphic interfaces to emulate expensive, fragile or obsolete instruments and audio processors. Functional inputs controls like knobs, buttons, switches and sliders are all careful duplicates of the ones on the original physical device being emulated. Even elements of the original that serve no function, like handles, screws and ventilation holes are carefully reproduced.

The argument in favor of skeumorphic design is that it makes it easier for those familiar with the original device to use the digital emulation, and that it looks "cool".

The various arguments against skeumorphic design are: that skeumorphic interface elements always take up more screen space than standard interface elements; that this breaks operating system interface design standards; that skeumorphic interface elements rarely incorporate numeric input or feedback for accurately setting a value; and that many users may have no experience with the original device being emulated.K8 fan 18:49, 14 January 2007 (UTC)