Apple showcases finalists for 2023 Design Awards

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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.

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.