Talk:Skeuomorph
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[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)
