Surfaces / Element

Skeuomorphism

Material textures, realistic shadows, bevelled edges, literal object metaphors

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Kind
Interface treatment
Also called
faux-real, textured UI, leather and felt
Cultural review
unreviewed

Aesthetics that use it

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