STORYBOX builds on the power of public spaces to connect communities and inspire ideas and creative collaborations.
Custom digital products, engagement methods and evaluation tools expand the benefits of public space engagement to support purpose-driven organisations connect and engage with communities.
STORYBOX leverages the power of public spaces to connect impact-focused organisations with public audiences through digital exhibitions and storytelling.
STORYBOX hardware assets are designed for all-weather environments. Robust and transportable, each asset delivers a plug and play solution to help scale positive impact.
Our original STORYBOX features LED panels on 2x2x0.6m, supporting custom branding and graphics.
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Our next-generation STORYBOX features wrap-around LED panels (P2.6) with custom display options.
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Our custom plinth solution is mobile and transportable, secured in place by concrete ballast.
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Coming soon, our Totem is designed for interactive touchscreen displays & augmented media solutions.
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The National Gallery of Australia worked with STORYBOX to host a public activation linked to a major retrospective exhibition of works by Emily Kame Kngwarreye & the national indigenous Art Triennial.
Featuring the iconic 'Birds of Australia' Collection by John & Elizabeth Gould, interpreted for contemporary audiences with First Nations storytelling & community activations.
A multi-year partnership that brings to life the wonders of the ocean and the people who care for it through a multi-year creative partnership.
Celebrating stories of research impact on campus, and highlighting neuro-diversity insights with UNSW staff and students.
Creating a platform for showcasing young writers from Western Sydney.
A dance interactive in Sydney’s Darling Harbour extended the exhibition footprint for Cao Fei’s 2024 summer exhibition at the AGNSW.
Launching STORYBOX in 2020 as a public space media platform extending digital storytelling opportunities & celebrating the ABC’s rich audio-visual archives.
Ideal for: Festival program engagement, touring initiatives, short term event activations, program launches.
Example: Art Gallery of NSW develops a city activation in Darling Harbour to extend the Cao Fei Major Summer Exhibition Program (January 2025)
Ideal for: Cultural events, touring exhibitions & extensions, seasonal placemaking.
Example: Canterbury Bankstown Council commissions a touring program, installing a community focused STORYBOX in Campsie and Bankstown.
Ideal for: Longer-term place activation with sustained impact and legacy outcomes.
Example: ACT City Renewal Authority develops a multi-partner program with cultural institutions and universities to reach new audiences using public spaces (2022-2023)
STORYBOX is much more than a BOX!
A kit of many parts, STORYBOX is inspired by power of culture, creativity and storytelling to inspire and connect communities. Discover why Australia’s leading cultural and educational institutions choose STORYBOX.
We offer three tailored package options:
DISCOVER ($15,000-$25,000) for short-term events and activations;
CONNECT ($35,000-$50,000) for cultural events and seasonal placemaking; and
TRANSFORM ($65,000-$120,000+) for longer-term place activation with sustained impact.
Each package includes a customized mix of hardware, content curation, audience metrics, and technical support to meet your specific digital exhibition platform needs.
All STORYBOX assets come equipped with pedestrian analytics that track activity and dwell time. Partners can access our custom MoodRing Survey app for sentiment insights and detailed audience reporting.
Our place insights platform transforms this data into actionable insights, helping partners understand and expand their impact through custom evaluation surveys and comprehensive reports.
STORYBOX offers several interactive add-ons, including the Social Wall feature that enables real-time, moderated publishing via social media hashtags; interactive dance portals that transform movement into visualizations; and shared Songscapes that allow users to interact with screen-based content via their personal devices.
These features promote shared creativity and active participation in public spaces through our digital exhibition platform Australia.
Yes, all STORYBOX hardware assets are specifically designed for the Australian outdoors with weather-resistant materials, protective shields over LED panels, and graffiti-resistant surfaces.
Our IP67 rated digital exhibition platform is built to withstand diverse environmental conditions while delivering high-quality visual experiences.
STORYBOX is designed for for-purpose organisations to extend reach and engagement, and to support and enhance the public values of public spaces.
We do not run outdoor display advertising under any circumstances.
The program operates as a not-for-profit platform run by Studio ESEM. During 2025 we are transitioning to a social enterprise model to reflect the STORYBOX values and mission.
