Skeuomorphism

Skeuomorphism is a design style that mimics real-world objects and textures in digital interfaces to create familiarity. Examples include buttons that look like physical switches or notepad apps that resemble paper notebooks. The aim is to make digital interfaces feel intuitive by leveraging users’ familiarity with physical objects. While its popularity has waned in favor of flatter designs, skeuomorphism is still effective in certain contexts where realism or usability is paramount.