# 序言

本文將告訴您如何讓作成的應用程式，外觀切適，運作得當，並合乎 GNOME 的使用者介面，和之一致。本文是為欲製作 GNOME 軟體的介面設計師、平面藝術師，和軟體開發者所寫的，包含兩個建議：一為令介面元件能更有效的使用；另一則為 GNOME 介面所隱含的設計哲學和原則概要。

These guidelines are meant to help you design and write applications that are easy to use and consistent with the GNOME desktop. Following these guidelines will have many benefits:

- Users will learn to use your program faster, because interface elements will look and behave the way they are used to.

- Novice and advanced users alike will be able accomplish tasks quickly and easily, because the interface won't be confusing or make things difficult.

- Your application will have an attractive look that fits in with the rest of the desktop.

- Your application will continue to look good when users change desktop themes, fonts and colors.

- Your application will be accessible to all users, including those with disabilities or special needs.

為助您達下列目標，這些方針將提及基本的介面元件、如何使用、置放之，使結果符合我們所要、以及將您的軟體恰當地整合到桌面的方法。

本文的建議所根據的設計觀點，在其他的系統或平台上亦能運作恰當，包含 Mac OS、Windows、Java 與 KDE。同時還能夠保有 GNOME 獨有的風格。

謹記……

遵循這些方針不會讓您的工作更艱鉅，反倒更輕省。