Apple Design Award Finalists revealed before of WWDC 2023

The official announcement of the Apple Design Award finalists came less than two weeks before WWDC 2023. Over 30 apps have been nominated by Apple in six categories, including inclusiveness, delight, and fun, visuals and graphics, and social impact. The full list of finalists can be found here.

This morning, Apple revealed the finalists on its Developer website with a reminder of the awards’ meaning:

The Apple Design Awards recognize excellence in app and game design innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement.

Let’s get started: the six finalists in each category! Congratulations to all!

Inclusivity

By supporting people from a variety of backgrounds, abilities, and languages, the Inclusivity Finalists in this category make sure that everyone has a great time.

Anne
Universe — Website Builder
Passenger Assistance
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Ancient Board Game Collection
Finding Hannah

Delight and Fun

Finalists in this category provide memorable, engaging, and satisfying experiences that are enhanced by Apple technologies.

Duolingo
CREME
Chantlings
Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On!
Knotwords
Afterplace

Interaction

Finalists in this category deliver intuitive interfaces and effortless controls that are perfectly tailored to their platform.

Shuffles by Pinterest
Tide Guide: Charts & Tables
Flighty
Automatoys
Railbound
Kimono Cats

Social Impact

Finalists in this category improve lives in a meaningful way and shine a light on crucial issues.

Duolingo
Sago Mini First Words
Headspace
Hindsight
Endling
Becarbonize

Visual and Graphics

Finalists in this category feature stunning imagery, skillfully drawn interfaces, and high-quality animations that lend to a distinctive and cohesive theme.

Any Distance
Gentler Streak Health Fitness
Riveo
Diablo Immortal
Resident Evil Village
Endling