That’s right, it’s a Windows Watch.

I’m not really a smartwatch advocate. I don’t think it’s even remotely necessary. However, I’m a tech enthusiast, so I’ll just admire it from afar. Now I’ll admit, I’m a little curious as to why Microsoft never released their take on a watch (Microsoft’s Band is more of a fitness wearable). Designer Sean McConnell decided that maybe things would catch up if he populated the internet with a few concepts. The Microsoft Surface watch takes inspiration from Microsoft’s flagship Surface tablets. The trapezoid profile is maintained, which is a signature element for Microsoft’s tablets, and it comes with a square screen, which seems like quite a wise decision, given the Windows OS, which works on a square grid.

So, Mr. Nadella. Thoughts?

Designer: Seán McConnell

Sarang Sheth

Sarang is the co-editor in chief of Yanko Design. He is a former industrial designer at a Bangalore-based multidisciplinary design studio, working in areas including appliances, FMCG, packaging, technology, luxury, etc. Sarang has written about design and technology for over a decade and has been a jury member on international design awards. He occasionally works on tech concepts featured on Forbes, The Verge, Hypebeast, Digital Trends, SlashGear, Tom's Guide, LetsGoDigital, and Unbox Therapy. Sarang graduated from MIT Institute of Design, Pune.

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