Huawei, a frontrunner in the wearable technology market, has recently unveiled a transformative initiative that empowers designers from around the world to craft high-quality watch faces. This initiative coincides with Huawei's impressive accomplishment of securing a 20.2% global market share in wearables for two consecutive quarters, fueled by an impressive year-over-year growth rate of 11.7%. The launch not only celebrates the introduction of over 100,000 distinctive watch faces available on the HUAWEI Watch Face Store but also caters to a vibrant user community with 17.5 million active monthly users globally.
A Platform for Creativity
During a period of robust market growth – where the smartwatch segment alone saw a 12.3% increase in shipments globally in the second quarter of 2025 – Huawei’s initiative creates an exceptional platform for designers. By presenting their creativity, designers are not only reaching a broad audience but also enhancing their professional portfolios. This synergy between technology and design enables them to showcase their distinctive styles to over 440 million Huawei users around the world. This connection emphasizes Huawei’s commitment to innovation and creativity in the rapidly evolving wearable market. Global designers such as Sergej from Germany and İsmail from Turkey have shared their experiences about how Huawei's platform has opened international avenues for their work.
Unlocking Premium Opportunities
With Huawei leading the market ahead of competitors like Xiaomi and Apple, this venture allows design firms to diversify their revenue streams. The VIP watch face offerings transform the potential for designers to envision luxurious watch faces tailored for a vast customer base, solidifying their stance in the global tech ecosystem. Designers like Şeref from Turkey attested to how their creations have been introduced to diverse cultures through Huawei’s platform, ultimately professionalizing their work and fostering new collaborations.
Innovating Locally, Connecting Globally
The demand for personalized wearables continues to surge, with Huawei’s collaborative initiative encouraging local designers to contribute culturally relevant designs, such as sport-inspired watch faces promoting health and fitness. By incorporating advanced health features, Huawei enhances the designs while addressing user demand for health-centric wearables, positioning itself as a leader against competitors. This strategy not only boosts market engagement but also establishes Huawei as a brand that understands and meets consumer needs.
Additionally, strategic alliances and Huawei’s global influence create high-impact partnerships, facilitating designers to elevate their market presence. Fostering creativity, innovation, and global connectivity through this collaboration undoubtedly shapes the future landscape of wearable technology.
Huawei Mobile Services (HMS)
HUAWEI Mobile Services aims at delivering a comprehensive mobile experience to users across the globe. These services include AppGallery, Mobile Cloud, Browser, Assistant, and Petal Ads, covering over 440 million users across 170 countries. As one of the top three mobile ecosystems worldwide, HMS provides a robust platform that supports numerous devices from smartphones to smartwatches, setting the stage for the ever-expanding digital landscape that awaits.
[Sources: IDC - International Data Corporation]