skeuomorphism

when the thing looks like the thing that it is.

this is basic skeuomorphism.

by spwico December 18, 2023

Skeuomorphic

skeu·o·morph

an ornament or design on an object copied from a form of the object when made from another material or by other techniques, as an imitation metal rivet mark found on handles of prehistoric pottery.

Apple designs their phones as skeuomorphic

by Spyro_7 January 26, 2013

Skylomorphism

Assigning dog-like characteristics to non-dog things.

Hey Abernathy! Even though I drink water from a bowl on the floor, I'm not a vessel for projecting skylomorphism!

by Riverrobin October 2, 2021