StoryFrame™ is the right choice when you want to turn one meaningful photo into a larger, framed line art lamp for everyday display. AtaNova transforms your uploaded image into clean line art, laser engraves it on a 23 × 17 cm clear acrylic panel and pairs it with a solid wood USB LED base. It is made to order in our atelier in Antwerp and includes a digital Design Proof by email before engraving.
This buying guide explains which photo works best, how to choose between 3-Color Light and RGB, what text to add, where the lamp can be displayed and what to check before approving the design.
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What Is StoryFrame™?
StoryFrame™ is a personalised photo lamp that converts a real photograph into an engraved line art portrait. The 23 × 17 cm clear acrylic panel is illuminated from a solid wood USB LED base, giving the image more visual presence than a compact photo lamp.
- Panel: 23 × 17 cm clear acrylic
- Base: solid wood USB LED base
- Light: 3-Color Light or RGB
- Personalisation: uploaded photo with optional short text where selected
- Proof: digital Design Proof before engraving
- 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 and you want it to read more like an illuminated picture than a small decorative accent. It suits couples, families, parents, grandparents, pet lovers, memorial gifts and personalised home decor.
What Should You Decide Before Ordering?
- Choose the main photo. Use a sharp, well-lit image with a clear subject.
- Decide whether to add text. A name, date or short message can support the image without competing with it.
- Select the light option. Choose 3-Color Light for three fixed settings or RGB for colour-changing light.
- Think about placement. The 23 × 17 cm panel needs a stable indoor surface with enough surrounding space.
- Check your timing. StoryFrame™ is made to order and delivered within 3–5 business days from the order date.
How to Choose the Best Photo for StoryFrame™
A clear photo produces the most readable line art. Professional photography is not required, but one or two main subjects, visible faces or outlines, balanced lighting and a calm background usually work best.
- Prefer sharp original files over compressed screenshots.
- Avoid deep shadow, motion blur and very small faces.
- Leave enough space around the subject for a balanced crop.
- Choose emotional meaning first, then the clearest version of that moment.
For detailed guidance on subject count, cropping, lighting and background, see our StoryFrame™ photo and composition guide.
Should You Add a Name, Date or Message?
Text is optional where selected. Keep it short so the photograph remains the main visual element. Suitable choices include two names, a wedding or anniversary date, a pet’s name or a brief dedication. Check spelling and dates carefully in the Design Proof.
3-Color Light or RGB: Which Should You Choose?
Choose 3-Color Light for a calm bedroom, living room or memorial setting with three fixed colour options. Choose RGB when the recipient prefers colour-changing light and a more flexible atmosphere. Both illuminate the same engraved artwork; the choice affects the lighting experience, not engraving quality.
How the Design Proof Protects Your Personalisation
After ordering, AtaNova prepares the line art and layout and sends a digital Design Proof by email before engraving. Check the selected subject, crop, line art, names, dates, punctuation and any short message. You can approve the proof or request a small adjustment before production.
See the full ordering process on How It Works.
StoryFrame™ or AuraLine™?
Both turn a personal photo into laser-engraved line art on clear acrylic and use a solid wood USB LED base. Choose StoryFrame™ for a larger 23 × 17 cm framed presentation with more visual presence. Choose AuraLine™ when you prefer a more compact freestanding photo lamp.
Where Can StoryFrame™ Be Displayed?
Use a stable, dry indoor surface such as a bedside table, living room shelf, sideboard, hallway console, desk, home-office shelf or bedroom cabinet. Leave enough space around the acrylic panel and keep the wooden base away from moisture and extreme heat.
What Is Included?
- Personalised 23 × 17 cm laser-engraved clear acrylic panel
- Solid wood USB LED base
- USB cable
- Selected 3-Color Light or RGB option
- Optional short engraved text where selected
- Digital Design Proof before engraving
- Care card and protective packaging
How Ordering and Delivery Work
- Upload your photo and any selected short text.
- Choose 3-Color Light or RGB.
- Review the Design Proof sent by email.
- Approve or request a small adjustment.
- Your StoryFrame™ is engraved, checked and packed in our atelier in Antwerp.
- 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 by the edges where possible.
- Clean gently with a soft, dry microfibre cloth.
- Avoid abrasive cloths and alcohol-based cleaners.
- Keep the wooden base on a stable, dry indoor surface.
- Natural wood grain and tone may vary slightly.
- StoryFrame™ is a decorative lamp, not a toy.
Is StoryFrame™ the Right Choice for You?
StoryFrame™ is a good match when one important photograph should become a visible illuminated keepsake with a larger framed presentation. Choose another format when your priority is a compact photo light, birth-details design or night sky based on a date and location.
Compare all formats in the Personalised Lamps collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is StoryFrame™?
StoryFrame™ is a personalised framed line art lamp made from your own photo and engraved on a 23 × 17 cm clear acrylic panel.
What photo works best?
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, where selected. Short text keeps the layout clear and balanced.
Will I see the design before engraving?
Yes. A digital Design Proof is sent by email before engraving.
What is the difference between 3-Color Light and RGB?
3-Color Light provides three fixed colour settings; RGB provides colour-changing light. Both illuminate the same engraving.
Is StoryFrame™ battery-powered?
No. StoryFrame™ is USB-powered and includes a USB cable.
How long does delivery take?
Total delivery takes 3–5 business days from the order date, including the Design Proof and made-to-order process.
