by Skeuomorphism is a funny thing. On the one hand, there’s the pre-iOS 7 faux stitching and wooden shelves we all hated, garish replications that served little or no purpose in the digital world. But on the other are things that actually help us, dials and switches that mimic their real-world counterparts to help users navigate through unfamiliar interfaces.
Full-featured digital notebooks generally fall into the former category, imitating objects such as three-ring binders and folded paper to create a sense of nostalgia and comfort. There are plenty of minimal note-takers available for our Macs, but serious organizers don’t stray too far from the paper world, going so far as to design things like staples and paper clips that can actually muddle the overall experience.
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