Meet the
Storybox Makers
Dr. Sarah Barns
Strategist & Storyteller
Esem Projects

Sarah has been immersed in new storytelling practices about people and places throughout her career. Equipped with a PhD in public history, a book on 'platform urbanism' and digital futures, and a love of good conversation, Sarah created Storybox out of her passion for authentic place-based storytelling and dialogue.

Michael Killalea
Designer & Video maker
Esem Projects
Michael is an art director, illustrator, designer and video artist. With deep experience in editorial design, branding and experiential storytelling, Michael leads teams of multi-disciplinary creatives to deliver event-based activations that extend the storytelling potentials of public space media & digital placemaking.

Our Team
We work with a team of talented producers, designers and creators, who each work across diverse storytelling tools and mediums to connect with audiences and communities. Our project advisers and suppliers are experts in their fields and passionate about the potentials of better public space media.
Project Advisors
STORYBOX is generously supported by our expert advisers and service providers.
Piers Grove: Energy Lab and Betoota Advocate
Bill Dunbar: Infrastructure and creative industries
David Morgan: Iron Matrix Solar Construction
Michelle Tabet: Left Bank Co

