"We believe that every student should have the opportunity to create something that can change the world.

Teams across Apple have been working closely with partners in Chicago for many years to bring cutting-edge coding and creativity opportunities to students across the city, and today's event is a testament to the outstanding talent and passion in this city.

​We're thrilled to be able to showcase some of these incredible student projects at Apple Michigan Avenue, a hub for the community to spark creativity and connection."

- LISA JACKSON
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENVIRONMENT, POLICY, AND SOCIAL INITIATIVES @ APPLE

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Beautiful work from blind and low vision creators in Chicago’s Photography for All summer program. They described how taking photos on iPhone or iPad is about more than creativity – it’s a way to access visual information and explore new places. https://t.co/wPJDjOdklj pic.twitter.com/w3rwXHjsqj

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 19, 2022

YOUTH EMCEES

Kelsi Sumter

19 from Ashburn
Sophomore @ University of Michigan
Everyone Can Code Chicago | Student TA

Harriet Collins

20 from Uptown
Junior @ Western Illinois University
Everyone Can Create Chicago | Participant

PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL
experiencing Chicago through a new lens

click to view slide show

THE "PHOTOGRAPHY FOR ALL" GROUP
from The Chicago Lighthouse in partnership with Department of Family and Support Services

John Johnson Jr

18 from Auburn Gresham
Freshman @ Southern Illinois University

Aihua Sprecher

17 from Jefferson Park
Senior @ Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHERS
Adetokunobo Opera (Toks)
​Aihua Sprecher
Alejandro Sanchez
Gisselle Ayala
Glen-David Hardy-Covington
John Johnson Jr
Kearia Carter
Lance Gladney
Zulhasmat Ahmed (Zul)

APPS

29 teams competed  |  2 rounds of judging to identify the top 4

TOKKI
learning languages one friend at a time

THE CONCEPT

click to view app pitch competition video  |  click to view showcase presentation (pdf)

THE TOKKI DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the BUILD, Inc. training location

Anna Mei

20 from Brighton Park
Junior @ University of Michigan

Amy Liang

18 from McKinley Park
Senior @ Walter Payton College Preparatory High School

Ashley Bernal

18 from Brighton Park
Senior @ Thomas Kelly College Preparatory High School

LOCI PLOT
art education whenever | art galleries wherever

THE CONCEPT

click to view app pitch competition video  |  click to view showcase presentation (pdf)

THE LOCI PLOT DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Asian Human Services training location

Nazeen Samreen

18 from West Ridge
Senior @ CICS Northtown Academy

Enrique Memije

20 from New City
High School Graduate

Ayesha Samreen

19 from West Ridge
Sophomore @ University of Illinois Chicago

alloWins
incentivizing productivity

THE CONCEPT

click to view app pitch competition video  |  click to view showcase presentation (pdf)

THE alloWins DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Asian Human Services training location

Bea Alvares

20 from West Ridge
Junior @ University Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Brittany Fugger

24 from Lake View
College Graduate

Faith Durden

Diana Guzman

23 from Riverdale
Sophomore @ Harold Washington College

20 from Gage Park
Sophomore @ Richard J. Daley College

EDU ALL
educational for all

THE CONCEPT

click to view app pitch competition video  |  click to view showcase presentation (pdf)

THE EDU ALL DEVELOPMENT TEAM
from the Central States SER training location

Arely Herrera

20 from South Lawndale
Junior @ Cornell University

Yadira Reyes

18 from South Lawndale
Freshman @ University of Illinois Chicago

SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKERS

Deirdre O'Brien

Senior Vice President of Retail + People | Apple

Dr. Shawn Jackson

President | Truman College

Brandie Knazze

Commissioner  | Department of Family & Support Services

Candice Majors

Director of Photography

Megan Hougard

Chief of College and Career Success | Chicago Public Schools

Miguel Cambray

Vice President, Corporate Responsibility, Jobs & Skills  | JPMorgan Chase & Co.

GAME DESIGN

a demonstration project leveraging everyone can code and an iPad to explore game design

GO GO NINJA

(click image to view the demonstration project)

THE GAME DESIGN GROUP
from the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago training location

Alladdin Robinson

24 from North Lawndale
High School Graduate

Mi'kell Anthony

16 from Woodlawn
Junior @ University of Chicago - Woodlawn

Nicolas Sampson

17 from Woodlawn
Freshman @ Kennedy-King College

AUGMENTED REALITY

a demonstration project exploring what is possible in augmented reality on an iPad

click here to view an introductory video to augmented reality

a message from Paul Hamilton

(click on the Memoji to view message)

a montage video of augmented reality projects created by students

(click image to view video)

THE AUGMENTED REALITY PROJECTS
(click images to view project videos | scan QR codes to experience)

Menu System

by Aaron Wong

click to experience

Nick Cave's Art

by Iris Marion

click to experience

Escape Room

by Alden Huang

click to experience

Neurology

by Jian Liang

click to experience

Hall of Fame

by Tahjay Washington

click to experience

Wheelchair Accessibility

by Brandon Rameriz

click to experience

Game of Feelings

by Manahil Khan

click to experience

THE AUGMENTED REALITY GROUP
from the Boys & Girls Club of Chicago training location

Aaron Wong

19 from McKinley Park
Sophomore @ Purdue University
​

Iris Marion

South Lawndale
High School Teacher
​

Alden Huang

17 from Brighton Park
Junior @ NOBLE - UIC College Prep
​

Jian Liang

18 from Bridgeport
Freshman @ Illinois Institute of Technology

Brandon Rameriz

22 from Brighton Park
Senior @ Ray Graham Training Center High School

Kamille Gonzalez

17 from Chatham
High School Graduate
​

Manahil Khan

17 from West Ridge
Junior @ Chicago Math and Science Academy Charter School

Tahjay Washington

19 from Washington Heights
Sophomore @ Jackson State University

SHORT FILMS

22 short films | 2 rounds of judging to identify the top 4

PARK POST TRAUMA

(click image to view the short film)

"PARK POST TRAUMA" PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Chicago Untold Stories program in partnership with Chicago Public Schools

Liliana Loye

17 from Clearing
Senior @ Kennedy HS

PULSE

(click image to view the short film)

"PULSE" PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Become a Filmmaker program in partnership with DePaul University and Chicago Housing Authority

Isis Gullette

18 from South Shore
Freshman @ Northeastern University

Unique Moore

17 from Garfield Ridge
Senior @ Kennedy HS

Tatyanna Taylor

17 from Garfield Ridge
Senior @ Kennedy HS

Christal Westmoreland

17 from Garfield Ridge
Senior @ Kennedy HS

Nevaeh Nichols

17 from Garfield Ridge
Senior @ Kennedy HS

ARIEL..THE FOREST PRINCESS

(click image to view the short film)

"ARIEL..THE FOREST PRINCESS" PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Shifting Chicago Narratives program in partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Police District

Nyla Durr

17 from Calumet Heights
Junior @ UChicago Charter School - Woodlawn

Reginald Knowles

24 from Washington Heights
High School Graduate

CHI THE MORTAL

(click image to view the short film)

"CHI THE MORTAL" PRODUCTION TEAM
from the Shifting Chicago Narratives program in partnership with Boys & Girls Club of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools and Chicago Police District

Harriet Collins

20 from Uptown
Junior @ Western Illinois University

Reginald Knowles

24 from Washington Heights
High School Graduate

Jose Guzman Jr.

18 from Lower West Side
Junior @ Benito Juarez Community Academy