n.
the design element of a new object used to mimics the characteristic of an object it replaces but no longer provides a necessary function.
Apple Inc.'s firing of Scott Forstall precipitated a media dance around the term skeuomorph or skeuomorphism (Link, Link, Link, Link). It seems this term is common in the design world and designer-types generally look down on skeuomorphic design. Columnists and bloggers are more divided over skeuomorphs. Skeuomorphs provide sensory familiarity but are criticized for their intrinsic anachronism. Steve Jobs promoted their use in software as did Scott Forstall, whereas Jonathan Ives apparently did not. The links provide many examples. What is less clear is what is considered a necessary function? Is fostering familiarity functional?
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