
- here:after by Rita Zhan, Jersey Stuart, Shriya Mujumdar, Nina Le, York University, Toronto, ON
- THRIVE by Natalie Zuk Student RGD, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON
Award Sponsored by Forge Media

here:after is a journaling app that aids users in documenting their emotions and experiences efficiently, especially for those with limited time for self-reflection. It emphasizes revisiting past entries and encourages afterthought documentation. The design presents an uplifting, friendly and simple tone, reflected in its minimalistic colour, typography, iconography and layout.
Educator Support: Dan Silveira
Honourable Mentions:
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LOO by Emma Heckman Student RGD, Joanne Cuevas Student RGD, Capilano University, North Vancouver, BC
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Crossed Paws by Jennifer Huynh Provisional RGD, York University, Toronto, ON
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BC BigTree Registry App by Elias Lemke Student RGD, Wilson School of Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Richmond, BC
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Loop - Political Volunteer Management and Engagement App by Brooklyn Louis Student RGD, Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON
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Orbit: The Gender Expansive Reproductive Healthcare App by Theo Odrach Student RGD, George Brown College, Toronto, ON
Judges
- Nick Caswell, Senior UX Designer at Forge Media, Toronto, ON
- Magued Hanna RGD, UX & Design Consultant at Magued Hanna & Associates, Toronto, ON
- Genevieve Metropolis RGD, User Experience Manager at Shopify Toronto, ON
- Daniel Szilagyi RGD, Freelance UX/UI Designer, Vancouver, BC
- Rhiannon Wyatt, Senior UX/UI Designer at Believeco, Halifax, NS