Apple's 2024 Design Awards have a new Spatial Computing category

By Amber Neely

With WWDC 2024 just around the corner, Apple has announced the finalists for its annual Design Awards across seven categories.

Image Credit: Apple

Apple has revealed the list of nominees for the 2023 Apple Design Awards. It highlights several different apps across various categories, including "Delight and Fun," "Inclusivity," "Social Impact," and others. New this year is its "Spatial Computing" category.

This year's winners will be revealed at WWDC 2024, which will take place June 10 through June 14.

Delight and Fun

According to Apple, "Finalists in this category provide memorable, engaging, and satisfying experiences enhanced by Apple technologies."

Dudel Draw

Inclusivity

Apple says that, "Finalists in this category provide a great experience for all by supporting people from a diversity of backgrounds, abilities, and languages."

Unpacking

Innovation

Finalists in the Innovation category "provide a state-of-the-art experience through novel use of Apple technologies that set them apart in their genre."

SmartGym

Interaction

Apple notes, "finalists in this category deliver intuitive interfaces and effortless controls that are perfectly tailored to their platform."

Procreate Dreams

Social Impact

"Finalists in this category improve lives in a meaningful way and shine a light on crucial issues," Apple says.

Cityscapes: Sim Builder

Visuals and Graphics

Apple points out that "finalists in this category feature stunning imagery, skillfully drawn interfaces, and high-quality animations that lend to a distinctive and cohesive theme."

Rooms

Spatial Computing

New this year, Apple's Spatial Computing category highlights finalists who "brought extraordinary craftsmanship to their exceptional spatial experiences."

Synth Riders