Apple nominates Inkle, Devolver, FuturLab, Toppluva and more in annual design awards
Apple has announced the nominees for its annual Apple Design Awards, with winners to be revealed ahead of WWDC 2026, which begins on June 8. The awards recognize excellence in design across the company’s ecosystem.
The nominees span multiple categories and platforms. In the ‘Delight and Fun’ category, FuturLab’s PowerWash Simulator, Poti Poti Studio’s Is This Seat Taken?, and Devolver Digital’s Ball x Pit compete for recognition. The ‘Inclusivity’ category features Sago Mini’s Jinja’s Garden, Hyper Luminal Games’ Pine Hearts, and Firaxis Games’ Civilization VII.
The ‘Innovation’ category showcases the breadth of Apple’s platform ecosystem, with Inkle’s TR-49 representing iOS, Dogubomb and Raw Fury’s Blue Prince on macOS, and Resolution Games’ Pickle Pro on visionOS. Toppluva’s Grand Mountain Adventure 2 also receives a nomination in the ‘Interaction’ category, alongside another Inkle title. The selection reflects Apple’s commitment to recognizing quality design and innovation across its platforms.