Before WWDC kicks off next week, Apple has announced the winners and finalists of the 2025 Design Awards. The winners and finalists were named in six different categories.
Delight and Fun
App Winner: CapWords
Game Winner: Balatro
Finalists: Lumy, Denim, Thank Goodness You’re Here!, and Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown.
Innovation
App: Play
Game: PBJ—The Musical
Finalists: Moises, Capybara, Pawz, Gears & Goo.
Interactivity
Finalists: iA Writer, Mela – Recipe Manager, Gears & Goo, and Skate City: New York.
Inclusivity
App: Speechify
Game: Art of Fauna
Finalists: Evolve, Train Fitness, puffies., and Land of Livia.
Social Impact
App: Watch Duty
Game: Neva
Finalists: Ground News, Opal, Ahoy!, and Art of Fauna
Visuals and Graphics
App: Feather: Draw in 3D
Game: Infinity Nikki
Finalists: Vocabulary, CellWalk, Control Ultimate Edition, and Neva.
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