Toby Falconer

Toby Falconer is a creative professional and entrepreneur based in Auckland, New Zealand. He is the co-founder and Director of Play at The Open Fort, a creative agency that focuses on developing enrichment and engagement through creativity and play.1

Professional Experience

Falconer has been serving as the Director of Play at The Open Fort since January 2014. In this role, he concentrates on developing and facilitating interactive, immersive, and engaging game and play elements for various projects.1 The Open Fort specializes in creating engaging activations using creativity, wellbeing, and play methodologies.1

Prior to his current position, Falconer has held several other roles:

• Business Development Manager at VAPOUR (2014-2020)
• Consultant for Innovation and Enterprise at TDM Consulting Ltd (2013-2020)
• Creative Director and Freelancer at Tr3ptych Studios (2002-2013)
• Producer for New Media and Business at Creamer & Lloyd in London (2008-2012)1

Education and Skills

Falconer holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Film, English, History, and Drama from the University of Waikato, which he completed between 1996 and 1998. He also obtained a Certificate in Small Business Management from Te Wananga o Aotearoa in 2012.1

The Open Fort

The Open Fort, co-founded by Falconer, is a creative consultancy that develops engaging activations through creativity, wellbeing, and play methodologies. The company has been operating for ten years, with Falconer recently celebrating this milestone.3 As Director of Play, Falconer focuses on game design, developing real-world social game and play experiences for business development, education, and public activation.1

Toby Falconer can be contacted at toby@theopenfort.com or by phone at 021-125-2452 for professional inquiries related to The Open Fort.2