In today’s workplaces, productivity thrives when technology helps people work smarter and with less friction. AI tools designed to support the way people think, create, and solve problems can help users move through tasks with greater confidence and clarity. But productivity and great AI experiences often benefit from more than compute power.
Designed for Surface (DfS) accessories provide meaningful extensibility to the Surface portfolio, enhancing work in real-world applications and quietly elevating the day‑to‑day experience in environments where devices need protection while remaining accessible and comfortable to use.
Below are a few scenarios that highlight some of the ways DfS accessories can achieve this.
Education
Pictured, left to right: JCPal Verskin Silicone Keyboard Protector (Spanish EU), STM Dux Rugged case for Surface Laptop 7th Edition (13.8"), JCPal Verskin Inclusive Keyboard ProtectorScenario:
- A teacher walks between desks as Copilot summarizes next week’s lesson plan.
- Students join a hybrid class, relying on inking, real‑time captions in Teams, and translation to keep up.
- A principal catches a moment before dismissal to summarize a full day of meetings using AI.
All of this can happen when the devices in the room are charged and ready. Shared Surface Pros stay charged and organized in an AVerCharge C36i+ cart, so no one loses valuable class time hunting for power.
When backpacks get tossed in lockers or onto floors, STM’s Dux Rugged cases available for both the Surface Laptop 13” and Surface Laptop 13.8” absorb the impact and keep learning on track. And when students type in multiple languages, or need clearer visibility, JCPal’s VerSkin multi-lingual and accessibility‑focused keyboard covers help them participate more fully in class through AI‑supported writing and reading.
Teachers can easily attach and detach Kensington MagPro privacy screens to promote confidential testing environments.
These represent just a few of the intentionally designed DfS accessories to support learning, minimize interruptions, and increase inclusivity.
Frontline Retail
Pictured, left to right: MobileDemand Rugged xCase for Surface Pro with Magtek iDynamo, The Joy Factory Elevate II Countertop Kiosk for Surface Pro (White)Scenario:
- A manager uses Copilot to analyze weekly sales, prioritize restocking, and plan future orders based on seasonal shopping trends.
- An associate uses a Surface Pro to pull up product details and show customers side‑by‑side options, helping them make quick decisions during busy moments.
Retail spaces are fast-paced and dynamic. Store employees can improve customer experience and reduce the time needed to address customer questions by tapping into Copilot to find the right product details, inventory availability, and more—within seconds.
During a rush, a retail associate can direct customers to self-checkout kiosks on a Surface Pro, securely mounted in The Joy Factory Elevate II enclosures, which can be placed anywhere with a variety of mounting options.
A manager can use Copilot to quickly identify inventory trends on their Surface Pro before moving to provide floor support, answering customer questions and taking payments to clear a long queue with their MobileDemand Rugged xCase in hand.
On a busy day, a Copilot+ PC—driven by powerful processors and all-day battery life and supported by DfS accessories—can help provide dependability in an ecosystem built for motion.
Information Workers & Power Users
Pictured, left to right: PanzerGlass Screen Protector for Surface Pro (Privacy), UAG Plyo Series Case for Surface Laptop (13")Scenario:
- A knowledge worker spends the morning reviewing documents with AI-generated summaries, then heads to a client site and continues refining content on the go.
- Another teammate catches up on Copilot-summarized action items from a meeting, then jumps into a deep focus sprint.
Workflows feel natural when the setup supports them. A Kensington Elevated Stand raises the screen to a comfortable height for long hours of work. Sensitive content stays private in open offices or airport lounges thanks to PanzerGlass privacy screens. When work spans multiple locations, the UAG Plyo cases available for both Surface Pro 12” and Surface Laptop 13” keep devices protected without adding bulk, making it easy to carry Surface-powered productivity anywhere.
When the physical experience is comfortable, secure, and uninterrupted, AI becomes something people lean on effortlessly — not a feature they have to think about.
Your Everyday Support
Today’s workflow is becoming more streamlined and efficient. AI can accelerate work, sharpen focus, and free people from repetitive tasks, but only when the devices they depend on stay powered, protected, and ready for action.
The right Designed for Surface accessories make Surface more accessible and reliable in the real world, unlocking new functionalities. Together, they help people get more done, wherever and however their work happens.
Explore the full catalog of 200+ Designed for Surface accessories and see how they transform productivity by visiting DesignedforSurface.com.
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