Rhys Morris is the Digital Manager and Designer at Shark Island Institute. With a long career in digital production, art, and graphic design, he has built a reputation as an award-winning art director, website developer and stage designer. Rhys has guided the development of Shark Island’s digital strategy and created impactful digital experiences, notably designing and developing the website for THE POOL, one of our flagship projects.
His work has been recognised with the success and awards for education and community outreach of Shark Island websites such as PAUL KELLY — STORIES OF ME, THE POOL and the nationally significant film THE FINAL QUARTER. He is widely respected in the industry for both his creativity and leadership in digital design and social impact projects. Beyond his formal awards, Rhys is known for mentoring emerging talent and raising standards within the not-for-profit and arts sectors. More >
Before joining Shark Island Institute, Rhys was the director of a digital design company, working with small to medium enterprises and independent arts organisations. He has also volunteered for Children’s Rights International, focusing on improving the youth justice system in Southeast Asia. Rhys holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications and Design from Victoria University, Wellington.
Rhys’s leadership style emphasises collaboration, innovation, accessibility, and ethical design, empowering teams to produce creative and inclusive digital content. His commitment to continual professional development helps Shark Island Institute maintain a cutting-edge presence in documentary storytelling and digital media.
In addition to his role at Shark Island Institute, Morris actively participates in Australia’s digital and arts communities, collaborating with civic organisations, philanthropists, and creative practitioners to amplify social change initiatives through storytelling and technology.
Rhys Morris’s contributions demonstrate how combining technical skill, creative vision, and social purpose can create digital platforms that inform, inspire, and engage audiences, positioning him in Australia’s digital arts and documentary landscape.
Rhys Morris is the Digital Manager and Designer at Shark Island Institute. With a long career in digital production, art, and graphic design, he has built a reputation as an award-winning art director, website developer and stage designer. Rhys has guided the development of Shark Island’s digital strategy and created impactful digital experiences, notably designing and developing the website for THE POOL, one of our flagship projects.
His work has been recognised with the success and awards for education and community outreach of Shark Island websites such as PAUL KELLY — STORIES OF ME, THE POOL and the nationally significant film THE FINAL QUARTER. He is widely respected in the industry for both his creativity and leadership in digital design and social impact projects. Beyond his formal awards, Rhys is known for mentoring emerging talent and raising standards within the not-for-profit and arts sectors. More >
Before joining Shark Island Institute, Rhys was the director of a digital design company, working with small to medium enterprises and independent arts organisations. He has also volunteered for Children’s Rights International, focusing on improving the youth justice system in Southeast Asia. Rhys holds a Bachelor of Arts in Visual Communications and Design from Victoria University, Wellington.
Rhys’s leadership style emphasises collaboration, innovation, accessibility, and ethical design, empowering teams to produce creative and inclusive digital content. His commitment to continual professional development helps Shark Island Institute maintain a cutting-edge presence in documentary storytelling and digital media.
In addition to his role at Shark Island Institute, Morris actively participates in Australia’s digital and arts communities, collaborating with civic organisations, philanthropists, and creative practitioners to amplify social change initiatives through storytelling and technology.
Rhys Morris’s contributions demonstrate how combining technical skill, creative vision, and social purpose can create digital platforms that inform, inspire, and engage audiences, positioning him in Australia’s digital arts and documentary landscape.