System and method for adjusting presentation of text and images on an electronic device according to an orientation of the device

A method for displaying an icon and an element relating to said icon in a graphical user interface (GUI) on a display of a portable electronic device, the method comprising:

• mapping the icon into a three dimensional model having a base layer associated with a plane of the display for the icon;
• mapping the element in a second layer in the model, wherein the second layer is above or below the base layer;
• moving the element in the second layer to mimic a notable detected movement of the portable electronic device, while maintaining a position of the icon in the base layer;
• and
• displaying the icon and the element on the display of the portable electronic device using their map locations in the model.

A portable electronic device, comprising:

• a sensor;
• a display for displaying an icon and an element associated with said icon in a graphical user interface (GUI) on said display;
• an movement detection module connected to said sensor providing an orientation signal registering a notable signal from said sensor;
• and
• a GUI adjustment module providing instructions to
• map the icon into a three dimensional model having a base layer associated with a plane of the display for the icon;
• map the element in a second layer in the model, wherein the second layer is either above or below the base layer;
• move the element in the second layer to mimic a notable detected movement of the portable electronic device, while maintaining a position of the icon in the base layer;
• and
• display the icon and the element on the display of the portable electronic device using their map locations in the model.