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ABOUT US

Subject: QRIDIAN/The Institute of Advanced Wandering

1.0 WHAT WE DO:

We make adventures that get people to look up from their phones. Some we run ourselves. Some we help you build. All of them begin with a footpath everyone else walked straight past.

PLAY ONE. Our events turn parks, woodlands and heritage sites into living mysteries for teams, families and the merely curious. See what's on.

BUILD ONE. A no-code studio for making your own scavenger hunt: birthdays, team days, date nights. In development. Join the early-access list.

BRING ONE TO YOUR SITE. Story-led trails for schools, venues and organisations. Partner with us, or see pricing.

1.1 WHO'S BEHIND IT:

Two founders, both from long careers in outdoor education. Which is why the practical bits (groups, weather, actual mud) get as much care as the clever puzzles.

2.0 CORE PHILOSOPHY & OBJECTIVES

2.1 Small Adventures, Big Meaning

Our story stems from our years of experience in the outdoor industry. As founders, we observed that while grand expeditions have their place, smaller, quieter adventures often carry the most significance. We believe these moments should be accessible to everyone, and our mission is to facilitate your curiosity.

2.2 Landscapes as Living Games

By utilising the QRidian Engine, we transform everyday environments into living board games. This activation of green spaces encourages you to look closer at your immediate surroundings. We are dedicated to providing accessible adventure for all ages, emphasising that meaningful experiences are often available right on your doorstep.

3.0 TECHNOLOGICAL IMPLEMENTATION

3.1 Technology as a Lens

We believe technology should serve as a tool for engagement rather than a source of digital noise. Our objective is to use the device in your pocket to help you look up and perceive the landscape differently. By revealing hidden layers of history and mystery within the green spaces we all love, we foster a deeper sense of nature connectedness. Our guiding principle is simple: the right technology should not distract you from the physical world, but give you a compelling reason to step further into it.

4.0 FIELD RECORD

At Holmebrook Valley Park, 13 teams walked 121km between them over 3.5 hours, uncovering 40 secrets and making 24 trades. Read the impact report.

SUBJECT: MOLLY

DESIGNATION: Operations & Narrative Architecture (a.k.a. Chief Cartographer of Chaos)

BACKGROUND: Started out in the equine world, then built a career in outdoor education. A Professional of Outdoor Learning (POL) with the Institute for Outdoor Learning.

The Narrative Conjurer: Molly is the human element of QRidian. While the tech provides the framework, she builds the reason to explore, designing the flow and feeling of the experience so people actually look up from their screens.

Molly is the one who finds the magic where everyone else just sees a footpath. She’s the heart of the Institute—constantly thinking about how a group feels when they hit a dead end or find a clue. If you're out there actually feeling like a character in a mystery, that's because Molly spent hours making sure that landscape felt suspicious.

QRidian co-founder Molly smiles warmly at a table covered in maps and a laptop, wearing a cozy polka-dot dressing gown and holding a mug

SUBJECT: BERNIE

DESIGNATION: Technical Infrastructure & Logic (a.k.a. Senior Overseer of the Fluttering Void)

BACKGROUND: Started in IT, then spent a decade in outdoor education, building and running an activity team. Still tinkers with code for fun, which is how this got out of hand.

The Digital Magician: Bernie builds the technical framework that makes the QRidian platform function in the wild. He is responsible for the digital magic that drives the adventure.

Bernie is the reason the Institute doesn't just crash when it rains. He’s the bridge between a wild idea and something that actually works when you’re standing in a field. He’s a firm believer in fair play and logic, if Bernie built the puzzle, you can bet there's a solution, but you're going to have to think like a strategist to find it.

QRidian co-founder Bernie wearing full climbing gear indoors, pointing clinically at a map while holding a tea mug. Captures the team's blend of technical ability and humour.

SUBJECT: THE THIRD FOUNDER

DESIGNATION: Title unknown. Role disputed. Blamed frequently.

The Scapegoat: No one remembers hiring them, yet they are cited as the primary cause of every app crash, server outage, and "misinterpreted" map. They specialise in moving landmarks when you aren’t looking and ensuring the mobile signal fails before crucial downloads. Whether a ghost in the code or just a convenient excuse for our own incompetence, if something goes wrong, it was definitely them.

A large, fluffy Ragdoll cat with dark brown points on its face, white fur around its neck and paws, sitting slouchy yet upright in a grey fabric desk chair. The cat is looking directly forward with a serious expression.

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