Skeuomorphism in graphic UI (user interface) design refers to interface components that mimic real-world objects in how they appear to the user. For example, the bin icon on Apple and Microsoft computers closely resembles a real bin.
The use of skeuomorphism in mobile UI design began with Apple's early iOS (iPhone) designs. This was deemed intuitive, as iPhones were a new invention, and those who couldn't understand how to use iPhones could rely on the visual cues that reminded them of the real-life counterpart.
DID YOU KNOW? In Greek, "skeuos" means "container" or "tool", while "morph" means shape. So, skeuomorphic means "containing a shape".
Now that we've covered the basic 'what' of skeuomorphism, let's move on to the 'why'.
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