• Pantherina@feddit.deOP
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    A skeuomorph 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, while essential to the original object, serve no pragmatic purpose in the new system.

    (Wikipedia)

    I dont think these logos are skeuomorph either

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      Yes, this means for example using a Pen as a writing icon. You do not need a pen, to write on a computer.

      This just means that they’re similar, it’s something else when it comes to obsolescence like floppies. The goal is to design it in such a way that it’s an analogue to some familiar counterpart.

      This is in contrast to more abstract design patterns

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        9 months ago

        Lets collect random symbols like that

        (These are only in Android, keepassdx and jerboah)

        • floppy: save
        • pen: edit
        • chain: link
        • globe: internet
        • sizzor: cut
        • notepad: paste/clipboard
        • studio mic: audio
        • trashcan: delete
        • airplane: antennas off
        • radio cell: hotspot, wifi
        • metal bell: message
        • server rack: storage
        • speaker: sound
        • sun: brightness
        • key: encryption, vpn
        • lock: encrypted / needs permission escalation
        • unlock: decrypted, readable by current user
        • folder: directory
        • folder with zipper: archive
        • house: home dir, launcher, main view
        • clothes pin: attached file
        • letter: email
        • gear: configuration
        • magnifying glass: search
        • laboratory glass: experiment
        • picture with mountain or sunflower: gallery

        Some more

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          I tried to search for it and found nothing, so I’ve to ask.

          Why on earth we use mountain symbol for gallery/images ?

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        Some devs of yore considered using another icon for save. A piggy bank. The idea was considered for a while, and was finally scrapped in favour of the traditional floppy.

        This was in an old version of word apparently. Assuming that the story is authentic.