AppleVis Extra 109: Interview with Klemens Strasser, Developer of Art of Fauna

Episode Title: AppleVis Extra 109: Interview with Klemens Strasser, Developer of Art of Fauna

Guest: Klemens Strasser, Indie iOS Developer and Winner of the 2025 Apple Design Award

Hosts: David Nason (Dave) and Thomas Domville(AnonyMouse)

Length: \~45 minutes

Episode Summary

In this inspiring and insightful episode, Dave and Thomas speak with Klemens Strasser, the creative mind behind Art of Fauna, a beautifully designed and highly accessible educational puzzle game for iOS. Klemens shares the journey of his app from concept to being honored with an Apple Design Award for Best Design at WWDC 2025.

The discussion touches on accessibility in app development, the importance of inclusive design, how Art of Fauna was built with VoiceOver users in mind, and the motivations that drive Klemens to ensure his apps are usable and enjoyable for everyone.

What Is Art of Fauna?

A nature-inspired puzzle game that lets players:

Solve image-based or text-based puzzles about animalsLearn fun facts from 18th- and 19th-century scientific illustrationsChoose between visual or VoiceOver-friendly game modesExperience soothing soundscapes and educational contentTopics Covered✅ Accessibility and DesignKlemens’ passion for inclusive app designVoiceOver integration in puzzle gameplayImportance of building accessibility from the ground upApple’s new “Accessibility Nutrition Labels” and their potential impact✅ The Apple Design Award ExperienceKlemens shares how he learned he wonInsights from attending WWDC and being nominated multiple timesHow previous apps (Letter Rooms, Ancient Board Game Collection) laid the foundation✅ Development ProcessWhy Klemens chose UIKit and SpriteKit over UnityCollaboration with VoiceOver users and accessibility engineersBeta testing and iterative design for inclusive play✅ Game Structure and Monetization10 free puzzles includedFive themed puzzle packs available for a one-time feeNo subscriptions—premium content is pay-oncePeriodic content updates including:Friends of Fauna: users upload animal photos to receive monthly puzzlesEarth Day Bonus Pack: free bonus for bundle buyersDonations: 20% of proceeds go to wildlife conservationWhat’s Next?

Klemens announces his next indie app:Pocket Shelf – a new reading tracker app scheduled for release alongside iOS 26.

Connect with KlemensWebsite: strasser.appTwitter / X: @klemensstrasserBlog (coming soon): Posts on Art of Fauna donations and accessibility updatesFinal Thoughts

This episode is a must-listen for:

Indie developers exploring accessibilityVoiceOver users seeking innovative, inclusive gamesEducators and parents looking for meaningful screen time for kidsAnyone curious…

AppleVis is the go-to resource for blind and low vision users of Apple technologies. Our Podcast discusses the latest in Apple vision accessibility. Topics cover OS and accessibility features, apps, interviews with developers, roundtable discussions, and more - centering around accessing the maximum potential of Apple hardware, software, and services. Tune in to learn how you can get the most out of your Apple devices, hear the latest accessibility news, and more.

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