Any data available on using Skeuomorphic Design in apps?

1. Does Apple use skeuomorphism?
2. Why was skeuomorphic design so popular?
3. Will skeuomorphic design come back?
4. How can skeuomorphic design facilitate the user's experience?

Does Apple use skeuomorphism?

The intention behind skeuomorphic design is that by making something familiar, users don't have to learn how to use it from scratch. A popular example of skeuomorphic design is Apple's initial design for their calculator application.

Why was skeuomorphic design so popular?

Skeuomorphism allowed people to easily transition to using personal computers because elements on the screens looked familiar to them. Take a trash can as an example. The trash can icon is perhaps the most famous skeuomorphic object from that era that is still around today.

Will skeuomorphic design come back?

Undoubtedly, previously, the design world was dominated by skeuomorphism windows, apps, icons, etc. However, in between, the trend shifted to flat designs, but now seemingly skeuomorphic plans are likely to make a comeback. Irrespective of the UX design model you choose, go for the one that can accommodate innovations.

How can skeuomorphic design facilitate the user's experience?

Since skeuomorphism design is a digital mirror to how an object would appear in the real-world, it increases recognition and improves the speed at which a user may learn how to use the UI when already familiar with its real-world counterpart.