Apple is gearing up for its annual WWDC Developers Conference, set to take place in less than a week. Prior to the event, the tech giant has revealed the recipients of its prestigious Design Awards.
These awards recognize developers who excel in creating exceptional applications that set new standards in design. Apple has announced a total of 12 winners, honoring one app and one game in each of the six categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics.
The winners were selected from a pool of 36 finalists, all of whom showcased outstanding design experiences in various apps and games.
Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations, commended the developers for their continuous innovation, stating, “Developers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating apps and games that are not only beautifully designed but also deeply impactful.”
The winners and finalists will be celebrated at WWDC, where their innovation and craftsmanship will be highlighted.
List of Some Winners:
DELIGHT & FUN
– App: CapWords, Developer: HappyPlan Tech
– Game: Balatro, Developer: LocalThunk
INNOVATION
– App: Play, Developer: Rabbit 3 Times
– Game: PBJ — The Musical, Developer: Philipp Stollenmayer
INTERACTION
– App: Taobao, Developer: Zhejiang Taobao Network
– Game: DREDGE, Developer: Black Salt Games
INCLUSIVITY
– App: Speechify, Developer: Speechify
– Game: Art of Fauna, Developer: Klemens Strasser
SOCIAL IMPACT
– App: Watch Duty, Developer: Sherwood Forestry Service
– Game: Neva, Developer: Devolver Digital
VISUAL & GRAPHICS
– App: Feather: Draw in 3D, Developer: Sketchsoft
– Game: Infinity Nikki, Developer: Infold Games
In addition to these award-winning games, make sure to stay tuned for updates from WWDC 25 next week, starting on June 9. Anticipate significant announcements that will enhance the user experience on MacBook, iPad, and iPhone devices.