
real-world-metaphors
dembrandt/dembrandt-skills
14Added Jun 5, 2026
ui-patternsux-designinteraction-designnavigationgestureslayoutaffordancedesign-principles
Summary
UI patterns borrowed from the physical world feel immediately intuitive — cards feel graspable, carousels feel scrollable, drawers feel pullable. Use real-world metaphors deliberately to reduce the learning curve and make interactions feel natural. Use when designing layout patterns, gestures, or navigation paradigms.