> Is there a reason the programmers couldn't just implement the design as given? They added a bunch of useless borders and gradients, and removed all the labels

> Is there a reason the programmers couldn't just implement the design as given? They added a bunch of useless borders and gradients, and removed all the labels. Pretty sure they just used the existing GTK theme, the didn't add anything. If you're worried about how it looks you can install you're own theme and have it apply in every app.