A New Era for the Iconic Cardholder

Design as a Force for Good

Secrid’s story in ‘Common Good’ focuses on the unique collaboration with sheltered workshops, told from a design perspective. For 15 years, Secrid has been creating jobs for people who are distanced from the labour market by working with these Dutch workshops in Leiden, Cruquius, and Delft to assemble their cardholders. By (re)designing the production process and products together with these teams, solutions are developed that enhance both the workability and the product quality of its designs. Examples include simplifying product designs, developing ergonomic tools, and intuitive machines, enabling employees to perform their work optimally. At the same time, this allows Secrid to produce locally in the Netherlands—a win-win for both business and society.

“We want to show that designers have the power to change the world. By developing our products and processes together with social workplaces, we prove that design is not just about form and function, but also about creating opportunities and value for both business and society. We are extremely proud that BBC StoryWorks and B Lab Global are shining a spotlight on our way of working, and we hope that companies and designers feel inspired,” says René van Geer, industrial designer and founder of Secrid.

Follow-up to #Valuing Capabilities campaign

Secrid’s participation in the BBC StoryWorks series is a logical follow-up to the #ValuingCapabilities campaign, which the company launched last year on Labour Day (1 May). With this campaign, Secrid called on the manufacturing industry to collaborate more with social development companies, thus giving people distanced from the labour market a chance. In the UK, there are still more than 4,000,000 people with a work-limiting disability without employment (The Health Foundation, health.org.uk), while companies in manufacturing are facing staff shortages. Secrid and the national sector organisation Cedris jointly developed a whitepaper with concrete steps for inclusive collaboration in the industry.

A New Standard for Premium+ Wallets

The Cardprotector+ is more than a single product—it’s the new foundation for all Secrid Premium+ wallets. The Miniwallet+, Slimwallet+ and Twinwallet+ offer a wide variety of styles and colours, ensuring a perfect choice for every taste. Every wallet in the Premium+ range now features this upgraded mechanism, extending Secrid’s promise of security, durability, and timeless design to every user. The diamond flush bottom elegantly conceals the internal mechanism for a seamless finish and refined appearance.

With a seven-year warranty (five years, plus two extra upon registration), Secrid sets a new industry standard for longevity and customer care. Cardprotector+ continues to offer RFID protection and easy access that have made Secrid a household name in wallet innovation.

Designing for a Better World

Since its founding, Secrid has been committed to creating products that have a positive impact on both society and the planet. Innovation is inseparable from impact for the brand. Through its mission to drive the Industrial Evolution, Secrid wants to inspire the world and the industry to design better products, not simply more. Every new product is developed to have a greater positive impact than its predecessor, from reducing environmental footprint to supporting inclusive employment. A better world starts in your pocket.

The Cardprotector+ is available exclusively at secrid.com and selected retailers worldwide.