The winners of Apple’s latest Design Awards have just been announced with 12 apps you might want to try.
Apple’s yearly WWDC Developers Conference is less than a week away, and ahead of this global event, the US technology firm has announced the winners of its prestigious Design Awards.
These gongs are handed out to developers who create standout applications that set a high bar in design. A total of 12 awards have just been announced, with Apple saying they have recognised one app and one game across six categories: Delight and Fun, Innovation, Interaction, Inclusivity, Social Impact, and Visuals and Graphics.
The winners have then been chosen from a total of 36 finalists who have all demonstrated outstanding design experiences across apps and games.
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“Developers continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible, creating apps and games that are not only beautifully designed but also deeply impactful,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Developer Relations.
“We’re excited to celebrate this incredible group of winners and finalists at WWDC and spotlight the innovation and craftsmanship they bring to each experience.”
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HERE ARE SOME OF THE 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
Along with checking out these games, it’s definitely worth keeping an eye out for news from WWDC 25 next week. Things kick off on June 9, and expect plenty of updates to be announced that will change how you use your MacBook, iPad and iPhone.