Apple has unveiled the final list of apps and games with outstanding design in the App Store, which are nominated for the annual Apple Design Awards at their upcoming WWDC 2023 developer conference.
Apple has categorized the apps and games nominated for the awards into several categories, including the category of “Inclusivity”, which features the best apps and games that provide “a fantastic experience for everyone, supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, abilities, and languages”, as described by Apple.
The nominees in this category are:
- Anne
- Universe-Website Builder
- Passenger Assistance
- stitch
- Ancient Board Game Collection
- Finding Hannah
In the “Delight and fun” category, the nominated apps and games offer “memorable, delightful experiences enhanced by Apple technologies.
The nominees are:
- Duolingo
- CREME
- Chantlings
- Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!
- Knotwords
- Afterplace
The “Interaction” category includes apps games with “intuitive interfaces and easy-to-use controls”.
The nominees in this category are:
- Shuffles by Pinterest
- Tide Guide: Charts & Tables
- Flighty
- Automatoys
- Railbound
Apple has nominated several apps games in the “Social Impact” category that “improve people’s lives meaningful ways and shine a light on important issues.
The nominees are:
- Duolingo
- Sago Mini First Words
- Headspace
- Hindsight
- Endling
- Becarbonize
In the “Visuals and Graphics” category, the nominated apps and games showcase “stunning visuals, skillfully crafted interfaces, and high-quality animations”.
The nominees are:
- Any Distance
- Gentler Streak Health Fitness
- Riveo
- Diablo Immortal
- Resident Evil Village
- Endling
Finally, in the ” Innovation” category, nominated apps and games offer “modern user experiences through novel use of Apple technologies that set them apart.
The nominees are:
- Swing Vision A.I. Tennis App
- Camo Studio
- Rise: Energy & Sleep Tracker
- Resident Evil Village
- stitch
- MARVEL SNAP
Apple has extended invitations to the developers of the nominated apps and games to attend their upcoming WWDC 2023 developer conference, which will begin on June 5th.
The winners will receive a unique commemorative cube made of aluminum, featuring the Apple logo along with the name of the app or game.