The future of key guides...

In my pursuit of trying to develop the ultimate key-guide and key turner, I wanted to share our journey of design and discovery. We embarked to design something that would help people all around the world with the struggles that my Grandmother endured.

Product aims:

• Help user find the right key
• Help user grip the key
• Help user turn the key in lock
• Help user locate the key hole

Our initial design was very simple, comprising of 2 items. The key turner, that interacted with the key-guide or base plate, allowing the key to slot into the lock easily every time. Colour, shape, texture feel and size were all of crucial importance during the initial design phase.

Concept Development

In our initial concept stage, we considered the aid of braille text, to identify which key belongs to which door, the use of textured material to help with grip, and the concept of the key holder and base plate working together in harmony.

We spent along time looking at how the key holder would be designed to allow for flexibility of various keys of all shapes and sizes, along with looking at the best way the guide plate could interact with the key. We also wanted to ensure that fitting the Key guide would be incredibly easy for all that engaged with it.

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