post-WIMP
Adjective
Meaning
post-WIMP (not comparable)
(graphical user interface) Belonging to user interface designs that move away from the traditional windows, icons, menus and pointer in an attempt to find something better.
Examples
Post-WIMP interfaces are often used in these mobile devices, where the traditional pointing devices required by the desktop metaphor are not practical.
Post-WIMP interfaces main Smaller mobile devices such as personal digital assistants (PDAs) and smartphones typically use the WIMP elements with different unifying metaphors, due to constraints in space and available input devices.