Bachelor of Design | First Class Honours, Massey Scholar, Massey University NZ, 2014
Phoebe Morris (she/her) is a freelance creative and award-winning illustrator. Originally from New Zealand, she is now based in Los Angeles, California.
Working independently or alongside creative teams, Phoebe has produced artwork for Google, a New York Times best selling author, a biography of NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, digital services, live performance, apparel, luxury brands, and more.
With her background experience in design research and strategy for Fjord/Accenture, Phoebe can assist from early ideation and concept development – right through to the finished product.
Services
Design strategy, art direction, concept development & ideation, generalised visual design, character design.
Illustration for web, mobile, print, packaging, animation, advertising, interiors, apparel, wayfinding, branding, digital & interactive displays.
Illustrated books
The Adventures of Mittens by Silvio Bruinsma, Penguin Random House 2021
Taking the Lead | How Jacinda Ardern Wowed the World by David Hill, Penguin Random House 2020
Cleo & Rob by Helen Brown, Allen & Unwin 2019
Dinosaur Hunter | Joan Wiffen’s Awesome Fossil Discoveries by David Hill, Penguin Random House 2019
Hero of the Sea | Sir Peter Blake’s Mighty Ocean Quests by David Hill, Penguin Random House 2018
Sky High | Jean Batten’s Incredible Flying Adventures by David Hill, Penguin Random House 2017
Speed King | Burt Munro, the World’s Fastest Indian by David Hill, Penguin Random House 2016
First to the Top | Sir Edmund Hillary’s Amazing Everest Adventure by David Hill, Penguin Random House 2015
ユウマくんは スーパーヒーロー Super Felix, a book about Covid-19 by Phoebe Morris, Japanese edition, printed 2021
Awards
Highly Commended Best Children’s Book, NZ Booklover’s Award 2020 for Dinosaur Hunter
Awarded Notable Book, Storylines Notable Book Award 2020 for Dinosaur Hunter
Highly Commended Best Children’s Book, NZ Booklover’s Award 2019 for Hero of the Sea
Finalist Russel Clarke Award for Illustration, NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2018 for Sky High
Finalist Elsie Locke Non-Fiction, NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2018 for Sky High
Awarded Notable Book, Storylines Notable Book Award 2018 for Sky High
Awarded Notable Book, Storylines Notable Book Award 2017 for Speed King
Winner Children's Choice, NZ Book Awards for Children & Young Adults 2016 for First to the Top
Awarded Notable Book, Storylines Notable Book Award 2016 for First to the Top
Finalist Student Category, NZ Best Awards 2014
First Class Honours & Massey Scholar Wellington School of Design, Massey University 2013
“Phoebe is an exceptional visual communicator and strategic thinker who has the unique capability of synthesising dense narrative into powerful statements and visuals.”
“Her work for Cleo and Rob surpassed all expectations with its emotional depth and vibrant story telling.”
“I’m impressed to the point of oxygen debt with Phoebe’s work. I know that Penguin NZ are as well; I’ve never heard a publisher squeak with excitement so much.”
“Penguin Random House has been extremely impressed by the quality of her illustrations, her intelligent approach to her subject and not least her organised and timely delivery.”
Selected Press
The Kiwi book teaching children around the world about Covid-19 | Stuff.co.nz 2021
The New Zealand illustrator helping Japanese kids cope with Covid-19 | Asia Media Centre 2021
Book on Wellington's famous feline Mittens to hit shelves | One News New Zealand 2021
The 10 Best Graphic Designers & Creatives from New Zealand | Shillington Design Blog 2019
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