What Is StoryFrame™?

StoryFrame™ is a personalised photo lamp that converts a real photograph into an engraved line art portrait. The finished artwork is illuminated from a solid wood LED base, so the engraved lines remain subtle during the day and glow when the lamp is switched on.

Unlike a printed photo frame, the design is laser engraved directly into clear acrylic. The framed format and 23 × 17 cm panel give the image more visual presence than a compact photo lamp while keeping the design clean and easy to place in the home.

• Product type: personalised framed line art LED lamp
• Acrylic panel: 23 × 17 cm clear acrylic
• Base: solid wood USB LED base
• Light options: 3-Color Light or RGB
• Personalisation: uploaded photo with optional short engraved text where selected
• Design review: digital Design Proof by email before engraving
• Made in: Antwerp atelier, Belgium
• Delivery: 3–5 business days from the order date

Who Should Choose StoryFrame™?

Choose StoryFrame™ when the photograph itself is the main reason for the gift. It works best for buyers who want the image to feel more like an illuminated picture than a small decorative accent.

• Couples: wedding, engagement, anniversary or first-home photos
• Families: family portraits, parent-and-child photos or sibling moments
• Parents and grandparents: a child or grandchild photo they can display every day
• Pet lovers: a clear dog, cat or other pet portrait
• Memorial gifts: a meaningful photo presented as a respectful illuminated keepsake
• Home gifts: a personalised piece for a shelf, console, desk, dresser, sideboard or bedside table

The product is most suitable when you already have one photo that clearly represents the person, relationship or memory you want to preserve.

What Should You Decide Before Ordering?

1. Choose the main photo. Use a sharp, well-lit image with a clear subject.
2. Decide whether to add text. A name, date or short message can support the image without competing with it.
3. Select the light option. Choose 3-Color Light for three fixed colour settings or RGB for colour-changing light.
4. Think about placement. The 23 × 17 cm panel has more presence than a compact lamp, so choose a stable indoor surface with enough surrounding space.
5. Check your timing. StoryFrame™ is delivered within 3–5 business days from the order date, including the Design Proof and made-to-order process.

How to Choose the Best Photo for StoryFrame™

A clear photo produces the most readable line art. Professional photography is not required, but the main subject should be easy to separate from the background and important facial or body outlines should be visible.

Photos that usually work well

• Sharp, well-lit images
• One or two main subjects
• Clear faces, profiles or body outlines
• Simple or calm backgrounds
• Original image files rather than compressed screenshots
• Pet photos with visible eyes, face shape and outline

Photos to avoid where possible

• Very dark or heavily filtered images
• Blurred faces or motion blur
• Large group photos with many small subjects
• Busy backgrounds that overlap the main subject
• Low-resolution screenshots

If the uploaded image is not suitable for a clean engraving, AtaNova will contact you before production.

Should You Add a Name, Date or Message?

Text is optional where selected. The strongest StoryFrame™ designs normally keep the photograph as the main feature and use text only to add context.

Good options include:

• Two names
• A wedding or anniversary date
• A pet's name
• A short dedication
• A brief phrase connected to the photo

Keep the wording short. Long messages reduce the space available for the line art and can make the layout feel crowded. Enter names, dates and spelling exactly as they should appear, then check them again in the Design Proof.

3-Color Light or RGB: Which Should You Choose?

Choose 3-Color Light when:

• You prefer three fixed colour settings
• The lamp is intended for a calm bedroom, living room or memorial setting
• You want the photo and engraving to remain the visual focus

Choose RGB when:

• You want colour-changing light
• The recipient enjoys changing the mood of the room
• The lamp will be used in a more playful or colourful interior

Both options illuminate the same engraved acrylic artwork. The decision is about lighting preference, not engraving quality.

How the Design Proof Protects Your Personalisation

After you place the order, AtaNova prepares the line art and layout from the information supplied. A digital Design Proof is then sent by email before engraving.

Check the following before approval:

• The selected photo and subject
• The line art composition
• Names and spelling
• Dates and punctuation
• Any short message or dedication

You can approve the proof or request a small adjustment. Once the approved design has been engraved, the personalised acrylic panel cannot be corrected like a digital file. The proof stage is therefore the most important final check.

See the full ordering process on How It Works.

StoryFrame™ or AuraLine™?

Both products turn a personal photo into laser-engraved line art on clear acrylic and both include a solid wood LED base, USB power, two light options and a Design Proof by email. The main difference is the presentation.

• Choose StoryFrame™ when you want a larger 23 × 17 cm framed presentation with more visual presence.
• Choose AuraLine™ when you prefer a more compact freestanding photo lamp.

StoryFrame™ is the stronger choice when the image should read like an illuminated picture. AuraLine™ is better when you want a smaller personalised light object that fits easily into compact spaces.

Where Can StoryFrame™ Be Displayed?

StoryFrame™ is designed for indoor decorative use on a stable, dry surface. Suitable locations include:

• A bedside table
• A living room shelf or sideboard
• A hallway console
• A desk or home office shelf
• A nursery dresser
• A bedroom cabinet

Leave enough space around the 23 × 17 cm panel and keep the wooden base away from moisture and extreme heat.

What Is Included?

• One personalised laser-engraved clear acrylic panel, 23 × 17 cm
• One solid wood USB LED base
• One USB cable
• Your selected 3-Color Light or RGB option
• Optional short engraved text where selected
• Digital Design Proof by email before engraving
• Care card
• Protective packaging

How Ordering and Delivery Work

1. Upload your photo. Add any optional name, date or short message where selected.
2. Choose the light option. Select 3-Color Light or RGB.
3. Review the Design Proof. AtaNova sends the proposed line art and layout by email before engraving.
4. Approve or request a small adjustment. Check the complete design carefully.
5. Your StoryFrame™ is engraved, checked and packed. Each order is made in our Antwerp atelier.
6. Your order is delivered with tracking. Total delivery is 3–5 business days from the order date.

Care and Natural Material Notes

• Handle the acrylic panel by the edges where possible.
• Clean it gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
• Avoid abrasive cloths, rough paper towels and alcohol-based cleaners.
• Keep the wooden base on a stable, dry indoor surface.
• Natural wood grain and tone may vary slightly between bases.
• StoryFrame™ is a decorative lamp, not a toy.

Is StoryFrame™ the Right Choice for You?

StoryFrame™ is a good match when you want one important photograph to become a visible, illuminated keepsake with a larger framed presentation. It is especially useful when the buyer needs help deciding between photo quality, optional text and lighting style before ordering.

Choose another lamp format when your priority is a compact photo light, a personalised birth-details design or a night sky based on a date and location. You can compare all available formats in the Personalised Lamps collection.

Create your StoryFrame™ from a meaningful photo.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is StoryFrame™?

StoryFrame™ is a personalised framed line art lamp made from your own photo. The image is transformed into line art, laser engraved on clear acrylic and illuminated from a solid wood USB LED base.

What size is the StoryFrame™ acrylic panel?

The clear acrylic panel measures 23 × 17 cm.

What photo works best for StoryFrame™?

A sharp, well-lit photo with one or two clear subjects and a simple background usually produces the cleanest line art.

Can I add a name, date or message?

Yes. You can add a short name, date, message or dedication where selected. Short text keeps the layout clear and balanced.

Will I see the design before engraving?

Yes. AtaNova sends a digital Design Proof by email before engraving so you can approve the layout or request a small adjustment.

What is the difference between 3-Color Light and RGB?

3-Color Light offers three fixed colour settings, while RGB provides colour-changing light. Both options illuminate the same engraved acrylic design.

Is StoryFrame™ battery-powered?

No. StoryFrame™ is USB-powered and includes a USB cable.

How long does StoryFrame™ delivery take?

Total delivery takes 3–5 business days from the order date, including the Design Proof and made-to-order process.

What is the difference between StoryFrame™ and AuraLine™?

StoryFrame™ uses a larger 23 × 17 cm framed presentation, while AuraLine™ is a more compact freestanding photo lamp.