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Gotta love that Windows Vista-esque Aero Glass look! I'd love to see that return someday, at least in some capacity. Apple's Liquid Glass is on its way to that point. #FrutigerAero #kde #KDEPlasma #kubuntu #linux #skeuomorphism #liquidglass

A skeumorphic bubble vector I created in Inkscape.

I added a version with a black background just in case the transparent version doesn't display properly. I notice some social media platforms don't support transparency for some odd reason and it's making me paranoid.

#bubble #frutigeraero #inkscape #skeuomorphism #icon

Words and pictures in the history of user experience and the future of artificial intelligence

Modern artificial intelligence tools are largely rooted in text-based interactions. But the history of user experience, information and even humanity shows us that AI will have to go beyond text if it’s going to become relevant.

https://duncanstephen.net/words-and-pictures-in-the-history-of-user-experience-and-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence/

What are we calling the “gas pedal” in EVs?

#Skeuomorphism

I think I mastered the #aero look.

#iOS26 #Skeuomorphism #LiquidGlass

Also, I'm completely in love with the #Shortwave widget.
Pure OSX #skeuomorphism.
It seems like UI design is one long Manichaean battle between #skeuomorphism and flatness, and the skeuomorphs are winning right now? E.g., our butterfly just became a 3d appliqué on Wedgwood jasperware.

Life beyond the folder system

The folder metaphor so intuitive to generations of computer users that they can struggle to think of any other way of using a computer. Yet for younger generations, the idea is completely alien.

https://duncanstephen.net/life-beyond-the-folder-system/

e524 with Andy and Michael M - stories and discussion on #AI generated #goodnight stories, #Med-Gemini, #GPT-5, #Macrowave, #scrobbling, #skeuomorphism and more!

https://gamesatwork.biz/2025/08/11/e524-googlenight-ai/

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e524 with Andy and Michael M - stories and discussion on AI generated goodnight stories, Med-Gemini, GPT-5, Macrowave, scrobbling, skeuomorphism and more!

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