The rapid pace of technology, especially within the past several decades, makes the decision to use skeuomorphic iconography somewhat risky.

However, what happens if they have no experience with said object? Skeuomorphic design is often very useful for introducing a new concept to users, since it helps teach them how to interact with the design by relying on their past experiences with a real-world object (3). What this tweet reveals is an inconvenient truth for all skeuomorphic icons: If your design is based on a real object, eventually you run the risk of falling behind the times. Trihex then touches upon the key issue with icons depicting older technology, musing that younger people today may not recognize dated technology like VHS tapes and floppy disks.