DIGITAL EXHIBITIONS & INSIGHTS FOR PUBLIC SPACES

DIGITAL, MEET PHYSICAL

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.

2LED

Our original STORYBOX features LED panels on 2x2x0.6m, supporting custom branding and graphics.
Product Sheet & Pricing

4LED

Our next-generation STORYBOX features wrap-around LED panels (P2.6) with custom display options.
Product Sheet & Pricing

PLINTH

Our custom plinth solution is mobile and transportable, secured in place by concrete ballast.
Product Sheet & Pricing

TOTEM

Coming soon, our Totem is designed for interactive touchscreen displays & augmented media solutions.
Coming Soon
A Trusted Partner
CANBERRA AIRPORT & NATIONAL PARLIAMENTARY TRIANGLE PROGRAM, 2023
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.
A two-year touring exhibition across regional NSW
Featuring the iconic 'Birds of Australia' Collection by John & Elizabeth Gould, interpreted for contemporary audiences with First Nations storytelling & community activations.
Activating the foyer of the Australian National Maritime Museum in Sydney's Darling Harbour
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.
Showcasing innovative research by UNSW's Art, Design and Architecture Faculty on campus
Celebrating stories of research impact on campus, and highlighting neuro-diversity insights with UNSW staff and students.
Climate storytelling with young writers from Western Sydney
Creating a platform for showcasing young writers from Western Sydney.
Extending the footprint of the AGNSW's major summer exhibition featuring work by Video artist Cao Fei
A dance interactive in Sydney’s Darling Harbour extended the exhibition footprint for Cao Fei’s 2024 summer exhibition at the AGNSW.
Connecting with public space audiences in Parramatta and Chinatown
Launching STORYBOX in 2020 as a public space media platform extending digital storytelling opportunities & celebrating the ABC’s rich audio-visual archives.
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PRODUCT FEATURES

Robust & Resilient
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Custom-designed digital cube with 2-LED or 4-LED configurations designed for all-weather, high-traffic environments. Our LED screens are outdoor-rated at P2.6, with an IP65 rating for outdoor use.  

Packed with Audience Insights
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Integrated analytics deliver quantified audience engagement metrics, real-time dashboards, audience surveys and reporting tools. Each program supports engagement metrics for total reach and dwell time, with optional detailed engagement measures for engagement and impact.

Publish with Ease
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Plug and play content management solutions, including CMS, custom styling and optional curatorial and content partnerships.

Interactivity
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Equip STORYBOX with custom interactives, including integrated mobile solutions, gestural interactives and data visualisation tools.

What They Say
"I think it’s a great idea and a good use of the space. I like the idea of being able to interact with it via mobile."
Birds of Australia STORYBOX Survey Participant, Newcastle 2023
"It’s awesome. I like the colours. It makes a cold Canberra day more beautiful."
STORYBOX Canberra Survey Participant, 2022
Over 85% of our surveyed participants say a place is better with STORYBOX than without.
Audience Surveys, 2020-2025.
Over 50% of surveyed participants in public spaces said they had watched the content on STORYBOX.
Audience Surveys, 2020-2025.
"The wonderful thing about STORYBOX in Canberra is that we are able to join up some of the most important national institutions in our city, and invite them to participate in an opportunity to share their digital collections with all Canberrans and visitors to our city.”
Malcolm Snow, CEO City Renewal Authority, ACT Government
“I have been spending time recently at Parramatta Square and have been loving watching content on StoryBox – what an incredible initiative.”
Parramatta Square STORYBOX, email from happy citizen to STORYBOX, 2020
“STORYBOX provides a unique opportunity for the ABC to connect with people in novel ways, through meaningful and vibrant visual storytelling in public spaces.”
ABC Content Ideas Lab, 2020
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PROGRAM PACKAGES

DISCOVERY PROGRAM

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)

TRANSFORM PROGRAM

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.

COLLABORATE PROGRAM

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)

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

What are the STORYBOX program packages?
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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.

How does STORYBOX help measure engagement and impact?
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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.

What interactive features does STORYBOX offer?
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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.

Can STORYBOX be used outdoors and in all weather conditions?
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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.

No Advertising
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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.

"I have been spending time recently at Parramatta Square and have been loving watching content on StoryBox - what an incredible initiative!!"
Community member in Parramatta Square
“STORYBOX provides a unique opportunity for the ABC to connect with people in novel ways, through meaningful and vibrant visual storytelling in public spaces.”
ABC Content Ideas Lab
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Contact us

STORYBOX is by Studio ESEM
Get in touch at: hello@studioesem.com
Wattle St Studios, Ultimo NSW

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