About Us…


Dreambox Studio, led by Brian McManus, was founded in 2010 following 25 years working in craft workshops, commercial design practices and branding agencies. During this time we formed many trusted relationships through successful, creative projects and together we’ve brought new heart to retail brands, created enthralling bookshops, redefined the High Street bank, and even helped in the re-launch of an iconic motor car.

While we continue to work with a few long-standing retail clients, our primary focus is on the design and delivery of display solutions for the Museums and Heritage sector. Our clients come to us with a variety of needs, from exhibition design, to showcase engineering, bespoke furniture, or high-quality object mounts. Our approach is to work alongside the client’s creative lead, in the development of designs that respond to their vision. We then manage the production of high-quality engineered solutions through 3D CAD technology, in partnership with an array of trusted engineering companies based in the UK.

Based in London, we work across the UK for national and local museums, teaching colleges and private collectors. We offer our clients a wide range of options for the display and conservation of collections, and we invest time to ensure that our solutions suit the needs of each unique location. At all times our objective is to bring value with our contribution, whether that’s through our design experience or the inclusive way we work. We genuinely enjoy helping to deliver our client’s vision for engaging, informative and inspiring experiences through a truly collaborative approach.

Our Clients…


National and Local Museums
Cole Museum | Cowper & Newton Museum | Crime Museum | Foundling Museum | Keats House Museum | MK Gallery | Museum of London | National Army Museum | National Museum Liverpool | Sheffield Museums | Wordsworth Museum |

Societies, Councils, Universities and Colleges
Fishmongers Company | Jesus College Cambridge | The Linnean Society | Newham Council | Northumbria University | Richmond Library | Royal College of Gynaecologists & Obstetricians | Swiss Cottage Library | Westminster City Council |

Private Collections
The Chitra Collection | English Heritage | Friends of Felix Yaniewics | Lichfield Cathedral | Woburn Abbey |

Retail Brands
Birkenstock | BMW-Mini | Duke & Dexter | Garrard & Co | Kindle | The Natural Shoe Store | Searcys | Waterstones |