# Branded Angular VR Headsets The Conceptual 'Surface VR' Headset Imagines a New Microsoft Product By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surface-vr References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/05/31/no-this-isnt-the-hololens-its-a-surface-vr-headset/) The conceptual 'Surface VR' has been designed as a new [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microsoft-lumia-action-cam) product that imagines what a potential product in the brand's signature lineup of Surface products might look like. Created by Max Dahl, the [virtual reality headset](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computerbased-vr-headsets) follows the angular aesthetic of the other devices in the Microsoft product lineup and is outfitted with two cameras on the front. This could allow for [augmented reality (AR) functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-discovery) for professionals, medical students and the like to take advantage of when getting work done. The conceptual 'Surface VR' headset has an intuitive user interface that consists of a built-in trackpad and buttons on both the left and right temples. This is focused on providing a more enhanced user experience by eliminating the needs for separate controllers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Angular VR Headsets:** The trend of designing VR headsets to follow a brand's existing aesthetic and product lineup could lead to a new wave of branded VR technology. - **AR Functionality for Professionals:** Integrating AR functions for professional use in VR headsets unlocks potential for innovative applications in industries such as medicine, design, and engineering. - **User-friendly VR Interfaces:** The shift towards intuitive and built-in VR controls could lead to the development of more user-friendly VR technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Technology:** The advancement of branded VR technology and user-friendly VR interfaces presents an opportunity for technological disruption in a variety of industries. - **Medicine:** AR functionality in VR headsets could revolutionize medical training and provide innovative solutions for professionals. - **Design:** The integration of brand aesthetics in VR headset design could create new opportunities for interactive product design and visualization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Branded VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-vr-headset-concept.md) - [Outdoor-Ready Mixed Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mr-headset.md) - [Healthy Lifestyle VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portalverse-vr-headset.md) - [3D-Printed VR Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/0-vr-headset.md) - [Technical Enterprise-Ready AR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-ar-headset.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Mixed Reality Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixed-reality-headset-concept.md) - [3D Designer Headset Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-eye-ar-glasses.md) - [Hybrid Experience VR Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xr-glasses-concept.md) - [Mixed-Reality Outdoor Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/voyage-1.md)