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[–] [email protected] 14 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 6 points 4 months ago (2 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 7 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

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

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

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

Found nothing too. Its an impressive scenery

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

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.