A Worcester-based business celebrating its 30th anniversary has drawn on the creativity of a University of Worcester student to help it mark those three decades in industry.
Kate Phillips (student and designer), Matt Guinan and Faye Manly (The Key Safe Company team) - photo courtesy of The Key Safe Company
The Key Safe Company has unveiled a special anniversary logo, produced in collaboration with the University.
Students were invited to pitch creative concepts that reflected the company’s heritage, values and future vision. Following a fiercely competitive process, Fine Art undergraduate Kate Phillips’ design was selected as the winner.
Kate’s logo draws inspiration from the pearl and its shell. The pearl symbolises 30 years of growth, value and celebration, while the surrounding shell represents protection, strength and security - core themes for the company.
Commenting on the project, Kate said: "This was a wonderful collaboration to be part of, and I am thrilled that my design has been chosen to celebrate The Key Safe Company’s 30th year.”
David Ogden, Founder and Chief Executive of The Key Safe Company, said: “We’re proud to support local, emerging artists and designers. Opening up this project to students like Kate only reinforces our commitment to nurturing talent and strengthening links with the local community.”
Launched by Mr Ogden in 1996, The Key Safe Company introduced the application of key safes to the care industry; helping to open up 4.1 million hours of domiciliary care each week for vulnerable people in the UK, including those who live with dementia.
The Key Safe Company’s products have provided carers and emergency workers with quick and easy access to vulnerable people’s homes, and have enabled local authorities across the UK to save money in operational efficiencies.
To commemorate its 30th anniversary milestone, The Key Safe Company has also pledged to raise awareness and funds throughout 2026 for Race Against Dementia. The charity raises money to fund breakthrough and innovative dementia research.
Throughout 2026, the team will participate in exciting fundraising activities and challenges.