Muse Custom Interactive Widgets by Oleg Sukhorukov Wins the A' Design Award in Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design

Oleg Sukhorukov honored for mobile technologies, applications and software design by the international grand jury of the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition

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COMO, Italy, April 18, 2025 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Muse Custom Interactive Widgets by Oleg Sukhorukov, designed for Astra Strateg LLC, has been granted the A' Design Award in the Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design category. The award was conferred within the 2024 - 2025 A' Design Award & Competition and was decided through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who assessed anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.

About the A' Design Award

The Iron A' Design Award is awarded to good designs that meet the rigorous professional and industrial standards set by the A' Design Awards. This recognition is reserved for works that demonstrate a solid understanding of design principles and show creativity within their execution. Recipients of the Iron A' Design Award are acknowledged for their practical innovations and contributions to their respective fields, providing solutions that improve quality of life and foster positive change. These designs are a testament to the skill and dedication of their creators, showcasing their ability to address real-world challenges through thoughtful design.

More About Muse Custom Interactive Widgets

Muse is an innovative iOS customization app that redefines home screen personalization. It offers a curated collection of pre-designed, high-quality widgets and wallpapers, allowing users to transform their devices with minimal effort. Unlike traditional widget apps that require extensive customization, Muse simplifies the process-users can select a function and a visual theme to instantly achieve a refined and aesthetically cohesive home screen. Each widget is meticulously crafted by designers and available in a variety of styles, from flat minimalism to futuristic and magical skeuomorphism.

About Oleg Sukhorukov

Oleg Sukhorukov is a leading digital product designer specializing in UX/UI, interaction design, and attention-driven experiences. His passion for precision and technological innovation drives him to create solutions that are not only functional and visually compelling but also deeply intuitive and emotionally engaging. His design philosophy is centered on seamless interaction between users and digital products, ensuring that every interface he develops is strategically crafted to enhance engagement and usability.

Award Record

With this recognition, Oleg Sukhorukov is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. The awards were granted between the 2023 - 2024 and the 2024 - 2025 editions of the A' Design Award & Competition.

About the A' Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design Award

The A' Mobile Design Award is an international design competition recognizing good design in mobile industry by leading designers and brands worldwide. It is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to mobile designers, application developers, software engineers and user interface designers from all countries. Typical entries include smartphones, tablets, wearables, mobile applications, mobile games and mobile software. The awarded mobile designs are published at https://designers.org/design-category/mobile

About A' Design Award & Competition

Organized annually since 2008, A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The philanthropic mission of the A' Design Award is to advance society through good design, by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Nominations are peer reviewed and evaluated anonymously by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. Eligible laureates receive the A' Design Prize, which includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, uploading a work and receiving a preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. More information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com

Press Resources

Winner Page: https://designers.org/171226
A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/171226
Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!171226
Laureate Profile: https://designers.org/d/330770
Further Information from the Laureate: https://www.aetixlab.com

Media Contact

Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
Designers.Org
Via Leone Leoni 32, 22100 Como, Italy
press@designers.org
+39 031 4491953

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Fact Sheet

The Work

Project: Muse Custom Interactive Widgets
Function: Custom Interactive Widgets
Category: Mobile Technologies, Applications and Software Design
Discipline: Communication Design
Industry: Software and Electronics & Appliances
Colors: Black, Midnight Blue, Lavender, Gainsboro and Dark Slate Gray
Images: 5
Client: Astra Strateg LLC

The Recognition

Laureate: Oleg Sukhorukov
Country: United States of America
Recognition: A' Design Award
Edition: 2024 - 2025
Design ID: #171226

Credits

Image Credits: Photographer Oleg Sukhorukov, Birthday, 2022.; Photographer Oleg Sukhorukov, How to Install, 2024

Design Details

Unique Properties: Muse Widgets and Wallpapers is a next-generation iOS customization app that offers pre-designed, high-quality widgets and wallpapers, ready to use out of the box. Unlike traditional widget apps that require manual customization, Muse provides a seamless experience where users simply select a function and a visual theme, instantly achieving a polished, professional look. Each widget is meticulously crafted by designers and available in a variety of styles - from flat minimalism to futuristic and magical skeuomorphism.
Inspiration: The inspiration for Muse comes from the growing demand for aesthetic and effortless home screen customization. Many widget apps offer customization but require users to manually design their layouts, which can be overwhelming. We wanted to create a solution that balances creativity and simplicity - where every design is pre-crafted by professionals, ensuring a beautiful and cohesive look with minimal effort. Our approach draws from modern UI trends, giving users diverse stylistic choices.
Research: This project involved user experience research focused on mobile customization behavior. The objective was to understand user preferences for widget and wallpaper personalization. We conducted surveys and usability tests with iOS users of different demographics to analyze trends. Data collection included heatmaps, A/B testing, and user feedback. Results showed a strong demand for ready-made, high-quality designs. Insights led to a seamless, pre-designed customization approach, enhancing usability and engagement.
Challenge: The biggest challenge was balancing design flexibility with ease of use. Many customization apps overwhelm users with complex settings, so we focused on pre-designed, high-quality widgets that work out of the box. Another hurdle was ensuring performance optimization - interactive elements had to be visually rich yet lightweight. Adapting to Apple’s evolving widget framework also required continuous refinement to maintain seamless functionality.
Realization and Technology: Muse Widgets and Wallpapers is developed using Swift and SwiftUI, ensuring seamless integration with iOS and optimized performance. The app utilizes Core Graphics and Core Animation to enhance visual appeal and interactivity. Each widget is crafted with a modular design system, allowing dynamic customization while maintaining consistency. Advanced UI/UX methodologies were applied to create an intuitive experience, balancing aesthetics and functionality.
Operation and Interaction: Muse offers a seamless and intuitive experience. Users simply select a widget type, choose a visual theme, and add it to their home screen in just a few taps - no complex customization required. Widgets are interactive, adapting to user preferences while maintaining a cohesive design. High-resolution wallpapers complement the widgets, ensuring a polished look. Muse simplifies personalization, allowing users to effortlessly create a stylish and functional home screen.
Project Duration and Location: The project started in Odesa, Ukraine, on July 9, 2021, and is expected to be completed in Portland, OR, USA, on May 1, 2025.
Specifications: Muse Widgets and Wallpapers is an iOS application optimized for iPhone and iPad, supporting devices running iOS 16 and later. Built with a lightweight architecture, it ensures fast performance and minimal battery consumption. Widgets follow Apple system and are available in three sizes: small, medium, and large. High-resolution wallpapers are tailored for all iPhones, from iPhone SE3 to 16 Pro Max, and a wide range of iPads.
Keywords: Widgets, iOS customization, Wallpapers, Interactive, Skeuomorphic Design