# Boxy Smartwatch Concepts This Microsoft Surface Smartwatch Concept Places Windows 10 on Your Wrist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwatch-concept References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/surface-watch-concept-proposal-for-microsoft/) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/gallery/33797418/Microsoft-Surface-Watch) Taking the design aesthetic of the [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-surface-duo-workshop-concept) [Surface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-pro-12) into account, this smartwatch concept imagines a device that brings the best features of the Windows 10 operating system to your wrist. Designed by Sean McConnell, the Microsoft Surface smartwatch focuses on being a sharper device (literally and figuratively) compared to the competition. The powerful components within the Microsoft Surface smartwatch enable it to be capable of providing an experience that's unlike what we've see before. Running a variant of the Windows 10 operating system, the Microsoft Surface smartwatch concept would enable users to blend their digital lifestyles together with ease. Although the concept could remain just that, the design by McConnell brings to light a number of impressive features not to be ignored. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 99% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Windows 10 Smartwatches:** Developing smartwatches that run on variants of Windows 10 can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for technology companies. - **Surface-like Smartwatches:** Creating smartwatches that take inspiration from Surface's design aesthetic can provide technology companies with a unique selling point and differentiate them from the competition. - **Seamless Digital Lifestyle Integration:** Integrating digital lifestyles seamlessly can be a trend that technology companies can capitalize on when developing smartwatches. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Technology companies can develop Windows 10 smartwatches or Surface-like smartwatches to penetrate the market and take advantage of untapped opportunities in the industry. - **Smartwatch:** The smartwatch industry can integrate various lifestyles to their devices and develop unique designs to innovate and attract consumers. - **Software:** Software companies can develop operating system variants or applications that enable seamless digital lifestyle integration that can be used on wearables and smartwatches. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angled Dual-Display Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-concept.md) - [Retro-Futurism Smartwatch Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justwatch.md) - [Opulent Anniversary Smartwatch Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-x-concept.md) - [Transparent All-Glass Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-watch-1.md) - [Wrist-Worn eSports Watches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msi-gaming-pc-watch.md) - [Smartwatch-Attached Smartphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-smart-switch-ecosystem.md) - [Rad Retro-Style Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuture-wrist-tech.md) - [Industrial Design Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/176-cs500-smartwatch.md) - [90s-Era Computer Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-watch-g3.md)