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Two weeks before WWDC 2023, Apple has announced the finalists for its annual Design Awards spanning six categories.
Apple has revealed the list of nominees for the 2023 Apple Design Awards. As is par for the course, the company is highlighting several different apps across different categories, including "Delight and Fun", "Inclusivity", "Social Impact", and others.
The award goes to developers who showcase excellence in "innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design". The company says this year's winners will be revealed at WWDC 2023, which takes place in early June.
Finalists for 2023 Design Awards — Inclusivity
- Anne developed by Alessandro Di Maio
- Universe - Website Builder developed by Universe Exploration Company
- Passenger Assistance developed by TRANSREPORT
- stitch. developed by Lykke Studios
- Ancient Board Game Collection developed by Klemens Strasser
- Finding Hannah developed by Fein Games GmbH
Finalists for 2023 Design Awards — Delight and Fun
- Duolingo developed by Duolingo Inc.
- CREME developed by The CREME Group Inc.
- Chantlings developed by IORAMA
- Pocket Card Jockey: Ride On! developed by GAME FREAK Inc.
- Knotwords developed by Zach Gage and Jack Schlesinger
- Afterplace developed by Evan Kice
Finalists for 2023 Design Awards — Interaction
- Shuffles by Pinterest developed by Pinterest Inc.
- Tide Guide: Charts and Tables developed by Condor Digital LLC
- Flighty developed by Flighty LLC
- Automatoys developed by Idle Friday LTD
- Railbound developed by Afterburner
- Kimono Cats developed by HumaNature Studios Inc.
Finalists for 2023 Design Awards — Social Impact
- Duolingo developed by Duolingo Inc.
- Sago Mini First Words developed by Sago Mini
- Headspace developed by Headspace
- Hindsight developed by Team Hindsight
- Endling developed by HandyGames
- Beecarbonize developed by Charles Games s.r.o.
Finalists for 2023 Design Awards — Visuals 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 developed by Any Distance Inc.
- Gentler Streak Health Fitness developed by Gentler Stories LLC
- Riveo developed by Forge and Form GmbH
- Diablo Immortal developed by Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
- Resident Evil: Village developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- Endling developed by HandyGames
Finalists for 2023 Design Awards — Innovation
- SwingVision: A.I. Tennis App developed by SwingVision Inc.
- Camo Studio developed by Reincubate Ltd.
- Rise: Energy & Sleep Tracker developed by Rise Science Inc.
- Resident Evil: Village developed by CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
- stitch. developed by Lykke Studios
- MARVEL SNAP developed by Second Dinner
If another Marvel game can earn an award this year, it would follow up a Marvel victory from last year, with Netmarble's Marvel Future Revolution winning in the Innovation category.
