JCPal Recognized as Innovative Solution of the Year by the Microsoft Designed for Surface Programme
A simple, thoughtful solution that makes Surface more personal and accessible
Vancouver, Canada (March 2026) - JCPal Technology is proud to announce it has been named the 2025 Innovative Solution of the Year by the Microsoft Designed for Surface (DfS) programme, recognized for its VerSkin Language Keyboard Protectors for Surface Laptop.
Available for French (EU), Spanish (EU), and German, the VerSkin Silicone Keyboard Protectors are a precise, low-profile solution that layers an alternative language layout over a standard US English Surface Laptop 7th Edition keyboard. Each cover provides protection from dust and spills while allowing users to work in their preferred language - without replacing or modifying their device.
Designed to expand, not replace
The VerSkin Silicone Keyboard Protectors were developed to solve a straightforward problem: Surface Laptop users working in a language other than US English had limited options. The covers make that gap disappear, enabling a single device to serve more people, in more languages, in more places. "The VerSkin language keyboard covers are a great example of how a well-defined problem can lead to an elegantly simple solution" said Matt Hocking, Art Director at JCPal.
The recognition was echoed by Microsoft's Surface Accessories team. "JCPal's language keyboard covers show how much thoughtful innovation can have a meaningful impact," said Allison Cargill, Director of Surface Accessories at Microsoft. "It's an elegant solution that enables users to expand the use of a Surface device, making the experience more inclusive, personal, and accessible."
A continued partnership with Microsoft
This award builds on a long-standing collaboration between JCPal and Microsoft through the Designed for Surface programme. JCPal's VerSkin Inclusive Keyboard Protector - developed in collaboration with the Microsoft Devices Accessibility Team - previously received a Red Dot Design Award in 2022.
The Designed for Surface programme certifies accessories that meet Microsoft's standards for compatibility, quality, and design. This year's awards also recognized The Joy Factory as Partner of the Year and STM as Product of the Year. Read the full announcement here.
The VerSkin Language Keyboard Covers for Surface Laptop are available now at JCPal.com.
About Designed for Surface
“The Designed for Surface program’s mission is to enable more Surface device sales and improve customer experience through quality licensed third-party accessories that users want and need. Specific products can be found at www.designedforsurface.com”
About JCPal
We've been designing and manufacturing technology accessories for over fifteen years. Our goal has remained constant - to create elegantly simple yet cleverly functional products for the devices you use every day, built to last no matter where life takes you. With a design hub in Vancouver, Canada and teams across Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Warsaw, Seoul, and Ho Chi Minh City, we deliver to customers across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Find us online at JCPal.com or @JCPalTech
JCPal is a registered trademark of JCPal Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2026 JCPal Inc. All rights reserved.
