Is there a word for this: an object that imitates the design of an old object?

Question

Is skeuomorph the correct word for this situation: I am writing a program which, given a picture of an old internet browser (Mosaic for example), creates a basic yet fully functional internet browser, using the picture as a skin, by overlaying a few native GUI controls over the picture. My goal is to make this object (a modern browser) look old - because I'm a bit nostalgic sometimes.

Answer 1

In the technical sense that you describe, I believe skeuomorphism or skeuomorphic design is the correct terminology. A couple other more industry-neutral words include facade or overlay - for example:

"an 80's retro-facade"

"a Mosaic overlay"

An example of skeuomorphic design would be this Apple bookcase resembling an actual 3-D wooden bookcase:

Answer 2

In architecture and other arts, this is called a pastiche.

Answer 3

It depends what your audience is. The general public would probably prefer something easier on the ear. Perhaps something based on "retro" or "old-school". In search of your branding I suggest concentrating on what it provides, instead of thinking about semantics.