WWDC 2024: The AppStories Interviews with ADA and Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners
Jun 14, 2024
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Listen to this special episode where ADA and Swift Student Challenge winners share their experiences. Discover the innovative features of apps like Crouton, Gentler Streak, and Procreate Dreams. Learn about the creative potential unlocked by the latest iPad Pros and Apple Pencil Pro. Hear about winners' encounters at WWDC, including meeting Tim Cook. Explore Apple's AI advancements and future development plans.
Winners of ADA and Swift Student Challenge showcased innovative apps at WWDC.
Desmond and Adelaide highlighted their first-time experience at Apple Park during WWDC.
Adelaide and Desmond praised Apple's AI advancements and plan to integrate them in their apps.
Deep dives
The inspiration behind joining the Swift Student Challenge
Desmond was inspired to join the Swift Student Challenge after completing a 10-month course at the Apple Developer Academy in Detroit where he found his passion for iOS development. Adelaide, who is homeschooled, joined the challenge with the idea of creating a personal project and chose to work on the Dream Draw app, showcasing her interest in app development.
Personal Experience at WWDC and Apple Park
Desmond and Adelaide expressed their excitement and awe at attending WWDC at Apple Park for the first time. Both highlighted the beauty of Apple Park and the great atmosphere of the event. Desmond described the experience as an honor and Adelaide shared her appreciation for being among other creators and developers during the event.
Thoughts on Apple Intelligence Announcements
Desmond and Adelaide shared their positive thoughts on Apple's announcement of Apple Intelligence at WWDC. They praised the advancements in AI technology and how it enhances productivity and convenience for users. Adelaide has ideas to implement AI features in her journal app, envisioning voice commands for logging dreams, while Desmond plans to explore further use cases for Apple Intelligence in his future app projects.
Future Plans in Developer Journey
Desmond revealed his future plans as an Apple Foundations mentor at a local college, guiding students in app development. He aims to embrace this role after his Swiss Student Challenge win. Adelaide looks forward to continuing work on her app, focusing on updates and professionalizing her skills through school and subsequent projects. Both Desmond and Adelaide are enthusiastic about the next steps in their developer journeys.
Congratulations on the Swiss Student Challenge Win
Desmond and Adelaide were recognized for their exceptional work and achievement in the Swift Student Challenge at WWDC. Their dedication to app development and creative innovations shone through during the event. Congratulations to Desmond and Adelaide for their well-deserved success!
Today, for a special episode of AppStories recorded at Apple Park, Federico and John interview ADA winners Devin Davies, the maker of Crouton, Katarina Lotrič and Jasna Krmelj from Gentler Streak, and James Cuda and Michael Shaw of Procreate, plus Adelaide Humez and Dezmond Blair, Distinguished Winners of Apple’s Swift Student Challenge.
2024 Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners
Dezmond Blair
Dezmond is a student at the Apple Developer Academy in Detroit. His app marries his passion for biking and the outdoors with technology, which creates an immersive experience.
Adelaide Humez
Adelaide is a high school student from Lille, France. Her winning app allows users to create a journal of their dreams, based on emotions.