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 a background experience in design research and strategy, Phoebe can assist from early ideation and concept development – right through to the finished product.

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Services

Art Direction, design, strategy, concept development & ideation.

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.
— L. Simpson, MBIE, NZ Govt
Her work for Cleo and Rob surpassed all expectations with its emotional depth and vibrant story telling.
— Helen Brown, New York Times Best Selling author of 'Cleo'
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.
— David Hill, Author (MNZM)
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.
— Catherine O'Loughlin, Children's Publisher, Penguin Random House NZ


 

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