WWDC 2026: The Apple Design Award Interviews

The 2026 ADA Interviews

Show Notes

In a second special WWDC edition of AppStories, Federico and John interview Apple Design Award finalists and winners, including the developers of The Outsiders and Tide Guide and the publishers of Pine Hearts and BALL x PIT.

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Links and Show Notes

Apple Design Award Winners

• Tide Guide (Visuals and Graphics) by Condor Digital
• Pine Heart (Inclusivity) by Hyper Luminal Games Limited

Apple Design Award Finalists

• The Outsiders (Interaction) by Gentler Stories
• BALL x PIT (Delight and Fun) by Kenny Sun Studios

MacStories Coverage of the ADAs

• 2026 Apple Design Awards Winners Announced
• Apple Announces Its 2026 Apple Design Award Finalists

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