Apple Design: Best-In-Class Apps And Games

Whilst WWDC is primarily held to show off the major changes coming to Apple’s operating systems in the months ahead, it’s also a chance for developers to reflect on the year gone by, and for Apple to recognize some of the most beautifully-designed apps and games on the App Store.

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This year was no exception, and today, we take a closer look at 2019’s winners…

APPLE DESIGN AWARDS

First launched in 1996 under the name Human Interface Design Excellence (HIDE) Awards, the Apple Design Awards is an annual awards ceremony that’s hosted at the Worldwide Developers Conference, designed to showcase the most innovative macOS and iOS apps every year. At the 2019 event, nine iOS developers were awarded for their artistry and user experience design, pushing the envelope and utilizing the iOS and macOS ecosystems to benefit users through stunning design and groundbreaking functionality. What separates the ADAs from other awards is that Apple represents companies big and small from around the world - indeed, this year’s winning apps were lovingly built in Australia, Austria, England, France, Italy, Lithuania, and the US, demonstrating that innovation is happening everywhere.

As is always the case, this year’s Apple Design Awards winners fall into a number of categories, spanning sectors like photo editing, medical, and sports, each offering a unique approach and unparalleled user interface that combines design, sound, graphics, and controls, whilst taking advantage of technologies like haptics, Metal, or Core ML to deliver something truly magical and unique to the App Store.