A place-based interactive touchpost that equips communities with the resources they need to stay curious and connected to the places around them.
The STORYBOX 'BeCurious' Totem is a new product launching in 2026 as part of the STORYBOX Places program, building on five years of insight into delivering digital culture programs and activations through STORYBOX.
Where the STORYBOX Cube promotes event-based digital programs and storytelling activations, the Totem equips citizens-in-place — a listening post and directory for local insights, events, music, tours and community programs, moderated and curated by precincts and partners.
It's designed for both temporary and permanent installations, with an option for a First Nations name or artwork commission.
Storywalls invites people to share their own memories of a place — then curates and brings them to life on STORYBOX assets outdoors, turning the Totem into a living wall of community stories that grows as more people contribute.
Community members add memories, photos and reflections from their phone via a simple prompt or on-screen — no app required.
Submissions are reviewed and shaped by the precinct or partner, so what appears reflects the community and stays safe.
Selected stories publish to STORYBOX Totems and screens outdoors — a rotating, place-based wall of local memory.
People share their memories and see them curated onto STORYBOX assets outdoors — a living wall of local stories.
See example →Touchscreen navigation through maps and directory listings — local insights on demand.
Community and cultural events, moderated and curated by precincts and partners.
See example →Features for vision- and hearing-impaired audiences, plus a voice-driven interface.
Showcase place-based video stories with mobile download to take away.
Optional conversational interface for local feedback and community insights.
Optional people-counters and IoT sensors to measure reach and engagement.
The Totem is one part of the STORYBOX family of place-based storytelling products.
Dimensions, displays, power, connectivity & hire pricing.
