Phil Morrell is a multidisciplinary creative based between the Scottish Borders and Leith, Edinburgh. Since completing his BA (Hons) in Graphic Design in 2010, Phil has built a career of more than sixteen years working with global clients across packaging, record labels, events, branding, fintech, gaming and editorial. After years of working in London based agencies he joined the creative team at Baillie Gifford where he founded and co-chaired their Multicultural Network, promoting cultural awareness and supports colleagues of the global majority. He departed in 2020 to move into the gaming and Web3 space as a Creative Director, leading teams of designers, film makers and 3D artists.
Since 2022 he has worked independently with clients in the arts and events space along side becoming a member of Hot Snakes Studio, a collective of artists based at The Shore in Leith. As part of the collective he develops his own pieces and helps organise group, solo shows and events. While also a dedicated mentor to Edinburgh Napier students through their final-year of Graphic Design BA(Hons).
Of Ghanaian and British heritage, his work weaves together the customs, traditions and heritage. Drawing on a wide range of styles and techniques to create pieces that resonate with people of all origins.