Lightboxes MelbourneShine after dark.

About our lightboxes

A lightbox is a sign lit from the inside. LEDs sit behind a printed face and push light through it, so colours glow and the sign stays readable at night, in dim arcades and on grey winter afternoons. For any business that trades early, late or in a shaded position, an illuminated sign works the hours an unlit one cannot.

There are two common builds. Fabric face lightboxes use a printed fabric with a silicone edge that presses into a slim aluminium frame. The face is light, easy to replace and gives a soft, even glow, which makes this style popular for retail displays, menu boards and exhibition stands. Acrylic face lightboxes use a rigid translucent panel with printed graphics applied, and are the traditional choice for outdoor shopfront signs.

Lightboxes can be single sided to mount flat on a wall, or double sided to project from a building or hang from a ceiling so they are seen from both directions. Slim indoor units often plug into a standard power point. Outdoor and hardwired signs need a suitable power supply, and fixed electrical connections must be done by a licensed electrician.

Because the face is replaceable, a lightbox is a long-term asset. When your menu, pricing or promotion changes, you order a new face and swap it over instead of starting again. Keep artwork bold and avoid very dark backgrounds with tiny pale text, since light bleeding around small letters makes them harder to read.

Illuminated signs on a building may need council approval or your landlord's consent, so check before you order. Sizes are made to suit your space. Enter your dimensions in the quote form to start a quote, or send us a photo and measurements of the location for a detailed quote. You will receive a proof to approve, and we can arrange installation separately. Turnaround for lightboxes is currently 3 to 4 business days.