Cupertino – June 29, 2020 – Apple today awarded the developers of eight apps and games an Apple Design Award for being so thoughtful and creative. The winners bring new ideas to life and clearly demonstrate their mastery of Apple’s technology. The apps are made by both large and small developers from around the world. They offer users a new way of working, creating and playing.
“Every year, app and game developers show their best side. Those who stand head and shoulders above the rest in our eyes will receive additional recognition, ”said Ron Okamoto, Vice President of Apple Worldwide Developer Relations. “It is no small feat to receive an Apple Design Award. Past winners have special apps and games to their name. The vision, determination and high standards of the award-winning developers are not only a source of inspiration for other Apple developers, but also for the people at Apple. ”
Apple Design Award Winners: Apps
Darkroom by Bergen Co. is a versatile photo and video editing app with a beautiful and user-friendly interface. Thanks to the intuitive controls and design, not only amateur but also professional photographers can achieve the best results. Darkroom leverages Apple technologies such as photo and camera APIs, Home screen Quick Actions, context-sensitive menus and tactile feedback, and is the epitome of an advanced mobile editing tool.
In Looom from iorama.studio you make animations in a playful way, just like when you make music. Regular users and professionals can draw their own stop-motion animation loops in this playful, creative interface. The extensive functionality and intuitive interface are accompanied by innovative control options. Looom is made for ipadOS and makes full use of Apple technologies such as Apple Pencil and Dark mode.
Shapr3D by Shapr3D Zartkoruen Mukodo Reszvenytarsasag is a powerful CAD app for iPad that could turn the usual workflows for creating architectural and technical drawings upside down. You don’t have to sit at your desk to immediately start working on a brilliant idea. As a technical draftsman, you only need an iPad and Apple Pencil to take advantage of an extensive set of tools to create complex 3D models. Shapr3D is made exclusively for iPad and uses ARKit and the drag functionality. Later this year, you can also use the LiDAR scanner in this app to automatically generate an accurate 2D floor plan and 3D model of a room. You can use this as a starting point for a renovation or extension. Then, using augmented reality, you can see in real life how the new design is in the scanned space.
StaffPad StaffPad Ltd. convert handwritten musical notations into digital sheet music. This app is ideal for composers who would like to write and compose their music digitally. Partly thanks to Apple technologies such as Apple Pencil, the drag functionality and Core ML, every measure is converted into a beautiful musical notation that can also be edited with intuitive touch or Apple Pencil tools.
Winners Apple Design Award: Games
Sayonara Wild Hearts was developed by Simogo and released by Annapurna Interactive, and was praised for its excellent design at launch. This unique, beautifully designed game breathes the atmosphere of a video clip. Players can come here for an adrenaline rush, but also for a hopeful message. The kinetic gameplay is exciting, the landscapes are enchantingly beautiful and the visuals and movement are fascinating. This game uses all kinds of Apple technologies, such as Metal, Game Center, spatial audio and game controllers.
Sky: Children of the Light from thatgamecompany is a magical kingdom where players fly over vast landscapes to help celestial beings find their way back home. Thanks to smart multiplayer integration and adventurous graphics, Sky: Children of the Light is a groundbreaking quest game. The team used Apple technologies such as a custom Metal engine, tactile feedback, Game Center and spatial audio.
Song of Bloom from the independent developer Philipp Stollenmayer is a unique game with a non-linear story full of clever puzzles. Players follow the story told in ever-changing art styles. Song of Bloom offers innovative, artisanal gameplay with a fantastic design.
Where Cards Fall is developed by The Game Band and released by Snowman. In this realistic adventure game, players build house of cards to depict life-defining memories. Thanks to Apple technologies such as Metal, tactile feedback, Game Center and iCloud, the dreamy spatial puzzles, immersive audio and unique miniature style are beautifully displayed.
In the past 20 years, more than 250 developers have received an Apple Design Award. This recognition has given developers of innovative app designs a boost, making their mark on entire genres. Past winners like Pixelmator, Djay, Complete Anatomy, HomeCourt, Florence and Crossy Road have set the standard in categories such as storytelling, interface design and the use of Apple tools and technologies.
For more information about these apps and games, visit the App Store.
With the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984, Apple launched a true revolution in personal technology. Today, Apple is at the forefront worldwide with its innovative iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s five software platforms (iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS) provide a seamless experience on all Apple devices and access breakthrough services such as the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. More than 100,000 Apple employees are committed to making the best products in the world and leaving the world better than it was.
This article is a submitted message and is outside the editorial responsibility.
–
–
