The STORYBOX Product Suite

A Digital Exhibition Platform for shared spaces

STORYBOX supports immersive digital exhibitions that celebrate place, culture, and creativity in public spaces.

Physical, meet digital

STORYBOX™ is a digital exhibition and insights platform that bridges physical and digital realms, activating shared spaces and precincts to inspire connection, creativity, and positive impact. Created by Studio ESEM, STORYBOX offers 'plug-and-play' solutions for public programming that go beyond traditional digital signage.

Custom-designed hardware assets engineered for outdoor environments with robust, weather-resistant materials

Says “no” to commercial display advertising and "yes" to positive impact through community engagement

Award-winning creative team with extensive experience delivering high-quality digital exhibition platform experiences across diverse communities

storybox solutions

Digital storytelling for Public Spaces

STORYBOX was engaged by the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra for a public activation

What makes us unique?

Our comprehensive suite of digital solutions is designed to support cultural institutions, local governments, educational organisations and more.

engage outdoors

  • Signature custom-designed digital cube with 2-LED or 4-LED configurations

  • Weather-resistant hardware engineered for outdoor environments

  • Flexible modular system with additional plinth displays for expanded, precinct-wide engagement

capture
Insights

  • Integrated pedestrian analytics providing quantifiable audience engagement metrics

  • Custom reporting dashboard translating visitor data into actionable programming insights

  • Sentiment analysis and engagement tools measuring program reach and impact

  • Longitudinal data collection enabling evidence-based evaluation through our place insights platform

COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT

  • Cloud-based content management enabling remote, real-time programming updates

  • Comprehensive technical support ensuring consistent performance

  • Content production services translating original content into engaging digital exhibitions

  • Partnership facilitation and community engagement services extending program reach

interactive
options

  • Social Wall feature enabling moderated audience contributions

  • Interactive programming options transforming passive viewing into active experiences

  • Mobile interactivity options expanding accessibility and engagement opportunities

  • Cross-platform integration amplifying existing institutional content and digital asset

product features

Two sided STORYBOX

STORYBOX CUBE v1

KEY FEATURES

  • 2m squared digital cube

  • 2 x sided high resolution outdoor rated LED panels (P2.6)

  • Custom printing and design on 2 sides 

  • Cloud-based content scheduling 

  • Secure and vandal/graffiti resistant

  • Optional sound

  • 2x 10A power required

Four sided STORYBOX

STORYBOX CUBE v2

KEY FEATURES

  • 2m squared digital cube

  • 4 x sided high resolution outdoor rated LED panels (P2.6)

  • Cloud-based content scheduling 

  • Secure and vandal/graffiti resistant

  • Optional sound

  • 3-phase power required

STORYBOX Plinth

STORYBOX PLINTH

KEY FEATURES

  • Equipped with 55 inch screen and custom concrete ballast. 

  • Mobile and transportable

  • Designed for smaller spaces & augments main STORYBOX programming 

  • Concrete ballast 1400w x 700x400d; Plinth: 1800mh

  • Cloud based content scheduling

Survey Tool

Mood Ring

How are you feeling today?

MoodRing is a digital survey tool designed to allow communities to share how they are feeling about a topic, place or precinct. All data is completely anonymised. 

Explore MoodRing

Animated mood ring digital survey tool visualiser

A trusted partner

Why Australia’s leading cultural institutions choose STORYBOX

Over 80% of surveyed audiences report that spaces are better with STORYBOX than
without it.*

Robust and reliable infrastructure for public space activations and programmming.

Our zero-tolerance approach to commercial display advertising.

Award winner: Digital Placemaking Commendation Award, 2021 Asia Pacific Place Leaders Awards.

Proven track record of engaging diverse communities and content partners through our digital exhibition platform.

Ready to transform your space with Australia's most innovative digital exhibition platform? Contact us today to discuss your needs and book a consultation call.

*Based on public space surveys of over 650 respondents.

FAQ

STORYBOX is much more than a BOX!

It’s a kit of many parts, inspired by power of culture, creativity and storytelling to inspire and connect communities.

Discover what makes STORYBOX unique and trusted by our partners.

  • STORYBOX offers multiple hardware configurations to suit your needs.

    Our flagship STORYBOX Cube is available in 2-LED configuration (2m x 2m x 2m) starting from $5,950 per week, or 4-LED configuration (2.2m x 2.2m x 2.1m) starting from $7,360 per week.

    We also offer STORYBOX Plinths with 55-inch HD screens from $2,380 per week.

    All assets include installation, technical support, and cloud-based content management for your digital exhibitions.

  • 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.

Community member in Parramatta Square

“i have been spending time recently at Parramatta Square and have been loving watching content on StoryBox – what an incredible initiative!!”

ABC Content Ideas Lab

“STORYBOX provides a unique opportunity for the ABC to connect with people in novel ways, through meaningful and vibrant visual storytelling in public spaces.” 

 Contact us.

  • 88/330 Wattle Street
    Ultimo NSW 2007
    Australia

  • Get in touch: + 61 410 698 620

    hello@studioesem.com