Apple recently announced the winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards, recognizing 14 outstanding apps and games from developers around the world. The winners were chosen for their exceptional design, technical achievement, and innovation, showcasing the power of Apple technologies to create impactful experiences for users.
One of the categories, Delight and Fun, recognized apps and games that provide engaging and memorable experiences enhanced by Apple technologies. Bears Gratitude, an app by Isuru Wanasinghe from Australia, was honored for its simple yet effective approach to encouraging gratitude and self-reflection. The game NYT Games by The New York Times Company was recognized for its compelling mix of titles and redesigned navigation.
In the Inclusivity category, apps and games that support diversity and accessibility were celebrated. The app oko by AYES from Belgium was highlighted for its innovative use of haptic and audio feedback to alert visually impaired pedestrians to signal lights. Crayola Adventures, a game by Red Games Co. from the United States, was praised for its colorful adventure that offers a wide range of creation options for all players.
The Innovation category recognized apps and games that push the boundaries of Apple technologies. Procreate Dreams by Procreate from Australia was honored for its stunning design tool that allows users to create 2D animations with ease. Lost in Play by Happy Juice Games from Israel was recognized for its charming adventure game that ignites a sense of discovery in players.
The Interaction category celebrated apps and games with intuitive interfaces and controls tailored to their platforms. Crouton by Devin Davies from New Zealand was recognized for its clean interface that helps users in the kitchen with recipes and grocery lists. Rytmos by Floppy Club from Denmark was praised for its puzzle-solving gameplay that revolves around creating pathways and evolving music.
Apps and games that make a meaningful impact on society were honored in the Social Impact category. Gentler Streak Fitness Tracker by Gentler Stories from Slovenia was highlighted for its focus on improving lifestyles through health tracking and wellness reminders. The Wreck by The Pixel Hunt from France was recognized for its visual novel that tackles important and challenging themes.
The Visuals and Graphics category showcased apps and games with stunning imagery and high-quality animations. Rooms by Things, Inc. from the United States was celebrated for its imaginative scenes and cozy gaming platform. Lies of P by NEOWIZ from South Korea was honored for its imaginative adventure game with beautiful textures and visual effects.
Lastly, the Spatial Computing category recognized apps and games that deliver exceptional spatial experiences. djay pro – DJ App & AI Mixer by algoriddim GmbH from Germany was highlighted for its immersive music mixing experience in a spatial environment. Blackbox by Shapes and Stories from the United States was recognized for its engaging puzzles and clever design in a spatial canvas.
Overall, the 2024 Apple Design Awards winners represent the best of innovation, creativity, and technical achievement in the world of apps and games. These developers have showcased the power of Apple technologies to create impactful and immersive experiences for users around the globe.
