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<p>IBM RealThings is a <a href="/facts/User_interface/e9sPEWVD">software interface</a> design methodology proposed by IBM in 1998. Instead of using traditional computer-based elements, RealThings proposes that images of physical real-life objects are used instead. This was aimed to be more "natural and intuitive, allowing users to focus more on their tasks and less on computer artefacts". </p><p>As a demonstration IBM created RealPhone, RealCD and RealBook. </p><p>There were some indications that the examples chosen did not faithfully represent things in real life. </p>