I’m Phil Harkness, a senior creative who doesn’t mind getting his hands dirty. I like making things. Things that use media in an interesting way. Things that are crafted to within an inch of their timeline. Things that make you go hmm… and oh! and hahaha! I work in a team with Jack Wall and am gainfully employed by Special Group.
My other interests include cleaning up after my kids and making sure they don’t eat that.
Awards, Recognition, Validation Etc
Grand Prix, Gold, Silver, and Shortlist x 2, Spikes Asia 2025
Silver, WARC 2025
Silver, Press & Outdoor, AWARD Awards 2024
Finalist, Award for Bravery, B&T 2024
Bronze, Cannes Lions 2023
Yellow, Graphite and Wood Pencil D&AD 2023
Silver and Bronze One Show 2023
Bronze, LIA 2023
Gold, Silver and Bronze Spike 2023
Saatchi & Saatchi Nothing Is Impossible Person Of The Year 2019
In-Book The Work 2019
Film Finalist AWARD 2018
New York Festivals Midas Awards Silver Midas 2017
Runner-Up AWARD School 2012
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AWARD Creative Leadership Course 2019
AWARD School 2012
B.Education/B.Design, COFA UNSW
AWARD School Tutor 2019–2023
Tutor and Lecturer @ Billy Blue 2010-2014
Creative 100% Mambo 2008-2010