Apple's 2024 Apple Design Awards: Bears Gratitude Takes Home Delight and Fun Category, NYT Games Wins in Games Category

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Apple announced the winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards during WWDC.
Apple did not provide information about other winners or categories in their press release. MacRumors reported that there were winners in the Spatial Computing category for spatial music mixing (djay pro) and spatial puzzles and interactive challenges (Blackbox).
Bears Gratitude by Isuru Wanasinghe won in the Delight and Fun category for its journaling app that encourages gratitude practices.
NYT Games by The New York Times Company won in the Games category with a compelling mix of titles, redesigned navigation, and expanded gaming catalog.
The full list of winners will be announced during WWDC.
Apple's 2024 Apple Design Awards: Bears Gratitude Takes Home Delight and Fun Category, NYT Games Wins in Games Category

Apple recently announced the winners of the 2024 Apple Design Awards during its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC). The awards recognize apps and games that showcase exceptional design, technical achievement, and innovation. In total, 14 apps and games were honored across various categories. Here's a look at some of the winners:

In the Delight and Fun category, Bears Gratitude by Isuru Wanasinghe from Australia won for its journaling app that encourages gratitude practices with thoughtfully crafted characters. The app is available on the App Store.

NYT Games by The New York Times Company won in the Game category, with a compelling mix of titles, redesigned navigation, and expanded gaming catalog. The game is also available on the App Store.

Apple did not provide information about other winners or categories in their press release. However, MacRumors reported that there were winners in the Spatial Computing category for spatial music mixing (djay pro) and spatial puzzles and interactive challenges (Blackbox). The full list of winners will be announced during WWDC.

Apple's Vice President of Worldwide Developer Marketing, Susan Prescott, said in a statement: 'It's inspiring to see how developers are using our technology to create exceptional apps and games that enhance the lives of users.'



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    • NYT Games by The New York Times Company (United States) wins in the game category, with a compelling mix of titles, redesigned navigation, and expanded gaming catalog
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    • djay pro is the winner in the Best Spatial Computing apps category for its spatial music mixing capabilities and immersive environments.
    • Blackbox is the winner in the Best Spatial Computing games category for its spatial puzzles and interactive challenges.
    • Rooms is the winner in the Best Visuals and Graphics apps category for its imaginative scenes, interactions, sounds, and visuals.
    • Lies of P is the winner in the Best Visuals and Graphics games category for its beautiful textures, detailed lighting, and stunning effects.
    • Gentler Streak Fitness Tracker is the winner in the App Winner: Best Innovation apps category for its optimistic reminders, smart organization of health data, and focus on individual progression.
    • The Wreck is the winner in the Best Interaction games category for its deep narratives and nuanced gameplay experience.
    • Procreate Dreams is the winner in the App Winner: Best Innovation apps category for its design tools that allow creatives to create 2D animations using Procreate’s extensive library of brushes, gestures, and PencilKit-enabled behaviors.
    • Rytmos is the winner in the Best Inclusivity games category for its puzzles that challenge players to create pathways using simple drag gestures and every completed level adds a new element to an evolving song.
    • oko is the winner in the Best Inclusivity apps category for alerting pedestrians to signal lights through haptic and audio feedback, making it a powerful solution for people who are visually impaired.
    • Crayola Adventures is the winner in the Best Delight and Fun apps category for offering a wide range of creation options that include different character choices, narration, and activities suitable for all ages.
    • Bears Gratitude is the winner in the Best Delight and Fun apps category for providing a simple way to encourage self-reflection through daily gratitude practices with thoughtfully crafted characters that create a sense of warmth and routine.
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    • Bears Gratitude by Isuru Wanasinghe (Australia) wins in the delight and fun category for a journaling app that encourages gratitude practices with thoughtfully crafted characters
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    • The awards cover seven categories: Delight and Fun, Inclusivity, Innovation, Interaction, Social Impact, Visuals and Graphics, and Spatial Computing.
    • In the Delight and Fun category: Dudel Draw for drawing, Bears Gratitude for journaling.
    • For Inclusivity: Oko to help pedestrians.
    • Innovation category: Copilot for finances, SmartGym for fitness, Procreate Dreams for digital art.
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