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In 2024, applicants were tasked with creating an interactive app playground on the topic of their choice to showcase their passion for coding. New for 2024, 50 Distinguished Winners were recognized for their outstanding submissions and invited to Apple in Cupertino. Here’s how Gabriel describes his winning submission.

Echo is a rhythm-based game that challenges how you perceive the world. The journey begins with Michael teaching you the rhythm he uses to avoid obstacles in his way. Just as you start to master it, Michael challenges you to step into his perspective. Suddenly, everything goes dark, and you must only rely on sound to keep dodging the obstacles. This shift is designed to immerse you in a perspective entirely different from your own, encouraging empathy and understanding.