Created to address the gender gap in tech, Imagi invites girls aged 8 to 13 to jump into digital creation by combining coding and interactive art.

What we love: How kids can learn the basics of Python while fashioning adorable pixel critters and other designs. The ImagiChallenges have kids put their coding skills to the test by drawing their favourite food, making an animation of their favourite sport or re-creating a beloved game character. Finished designs can be shared as fun backgrounds and stickers.

Quick tip: The Remix function enables young coders to collaborate with others in the Imagi community – tap the swirl icon next to a design to put a unique spin on someone else’s code. (The original creator can see all the remixes of their work by tapping the Remix button.)

Meet the creator: Imagi began as an academic research project, and, true to its educational mission, has involved students in the development of the app. Ten interns have been trained to contribute to the Imagi code database, while others design features, art and in-app content. So far the youngest intern to code has been a high-school junior.