What are some examples of skeuomorphs?

Answer 1

In 1889, H. Colley March noticed that some ancient artifacts had a retro look. They imitated—just for show—elements from older objects. Bronze axes had “thong-work” like flint axes. Pottery bowls had patterns resembling basket weaving. March coined the term skeuomorph (SKYOO-uh-morf), from Greek skéuos (container or tool) and morphḗ (shape), for these design throwbacks. But skeuomorphs aren’t confined to museums. Look around and you’ll find them everywhere.

Electric candles are a good example. Whether they’re gleaming in chandeliers or flickering on a restaurant table, electric lights masquerading as candles are skeuomorphs.

Answer 2

Sounds can be skeuomorphic too. Camera phones don’t have mechanical shutters, but the electronically produced click reassures users that they’ve “snapped” a picture.

- Clicks on camera phones

- Old Phone ring tone

Answer 3

Examples of skeuomorphs include digital interfaces that mimic physical objects (like a digital bookshelf), plastic made to look like wood, and software design elements that resemble real-world items (such as a digital camera app having a virtual shutter button).