EDUCATION
Doctor of Philosophy Art, Design, and Media
2018 - 2022
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, NSW
Master of Design
2015 -2017
Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD)
Vancouver, BC
non-award Exchange Program
2012 - 2013
The Australian National University (ANU)
Canberra, ACT
Bachelor of Fine Arts
2013 - 2014
2010 - 2012
University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO)
Kelowna, BC
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
2022
!DO SOMETHING
UNSW Library
Kensington, NSW
Doctor of Philosophy Art, Design, and Media
2018 - 2022
The University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, NSW
Master of Design
2015 -2017
Emily Carr University of Art and Design (ECUAD)
Vancouver, BC
non-award Exchange Program
2012 - 2013
The Australian National University (ANU)
Canberra, ACT
Bachelor of Fine Arts
2013 - 2014
2010 - 2012
University of British Columbia Okanagan (UBCO)
Kelowna, BC
TEACHING
2022
TUTOR - HYBRID CRAFTING (ADAD9211)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2022
TUTOR - HYBRID CRAFTING (ADAD9211)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - DESIGN STUDIO 2 (DDES1101)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
Tutor - FURNITURE & LIGHTING DESIGN (SDES9747)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - DESIGN STUDIO 6 (DDES3100)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - RESEARCHING DESIGN HISTORIES (DRDH001)
The University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW
TUTOR - SOCIAL MEDIA CULTURES (DSMC001)
The University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW
TUTOR - DESIGN STUDIO 5 (DDES3100)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2021
TUTOR - DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT (DDES4102)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - Environmental challenges (adad2610)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - DESIGN STUDIO 6 (DDES3101)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
Tutor - FURNITURE & LIGHTING DESIGN (SDES9747)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2020
Assessor - DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT (DDES4102)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - RESEARCHING DESIGN HISTORIES (DRDH001)
The University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW
TUTOR - SOCIAL MEDIA CULTURES (DSMC001)
The University of Technology Sydney
Ultimo, NSW
TUTOR - DESIGN STUDIO 5 (DDES3100)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2021
TUTOR - DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT (DDES4102)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - Environmental challenges (adad2610)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - DESIGN STUDIO 6 (DDES3101)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
Tutor - FURNITURE & LIGHTING DESIGN (SDES9747)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2020
Assessor - DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT (DDES4102)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - Environmental challenges (adad2610)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - CRITICAL APPROACHES TO DESIGN (sDES9210)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2019
Assessor - DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT (DDES4101)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2018
Co-Instructor - design research methods (GSMD 511)
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
TUTOR - CRITICAL APPROACHES TO DESIGN (sDES9210)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2019
Assessor - DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT (DDES4101)
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2018
Co-Instructor - design research methods (GSMD 511)
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
TUTOR - ecological perspectives (SOCS 202)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
Instructor - introduction to 3d printing
City Centre Community Centre
Richmond, BC
2017
TUTOR - ecological perspectives (SOCS 202)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
Instructor - introduction to 3d printing, basics of 3d modelling
City Centre Community Centre
Richmond, BC
TUTOR - design and culture (DHIS 201)
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2016
TUTOR - ecological perspectives (SOCS 202)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
TUTOR - core studio in design (DESN 200)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
City Centre Community Centre
Richmond, BC
2017
TUTOR - ecological perspectives (SOCS 202)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
Instructor - introduction to 3d printing, basics of 3d modelling
City Centre Community Centre
Richmond, BC
TUTOR - design and culture (DHIS 201)
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2016
TUTOR - ecological perspectives (SOCS 202)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
TUTOR - core studio in design (DESN 200)
Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS AND EVENTS
2022
!DO SOMETHING
UNSW Library
Kensington, NSW
SHAREFOLDER FANTASY
Melbourne Design Week 2022
Melbourne, VIC
Australia's next top designerS
Interiors Australia | Denfair
Melbourne, VIC
2021
THE NORTHERN BEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND DESIGN PRIZE EXHIBITION
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Manly, NSW
Sampling the future
National Gallery of Victoria
Melbourne, VIC
workshopped21
The Australian Design Centre
Darlinghurst, NSW
reimagine 2021 art prize exhibition
Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre
Hornsby, NSW
Eleven Under thirty exhibition
The New Artisans Gallery
Milsons Point, NSW
2020
Conversations and collaborations
Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert
Rushcutters Bay, NSW
Global Grad Show Dubai
Virtual Exhibition
Dubai, U.A.E.
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative studios
Sculpture Plinth
Lane Cove, NSW
FUTURE MAKERS Series - UNSW Art & Design
Virtual Showcase
Sydney, NSW
2018
Design Canberra - graphic Interventions
Canberra, ACT
2017
Vancouver Mural Festival
Vancouver, BC
The Show - Master of Design Exhibition
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Charles H. Scott Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2016
Scattered: Graduate Studio Open Studio Event
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Mitchell Press Studio
Vancouver, BC
ECUAD Student Art Sale
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Concourse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
ECUAD Faculty Show
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Concourse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2015
ECUAD Student Art Sale
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Concourse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2014
Ellipsis Travelling Exhibition
Vernon Public Art Gallery
Vernon, BC
Ellipsis
The University of British Columbia Okanagan - Fine Arts Building
Kelowna, BC
Art on the Line
The University of British Columbia Okanagan - Fipke Building
Kelowna, BC
2013
Crafted
Nishi Gallery
New Acton, ACT
Now & When: Contemplating Climates on the Southeast Coast
Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Center
Eden, NSW
Artifact and Translation
The Australian National University - School of Art Foyer Gallery
Canberra, ACT
2012
EMBARK
The Australian National University - Furniture Workshop Gallery
Canberra, ACT
Incognito
Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna, BC
2011
8th Annual Wearable Art Gala
Alternator Centre for the Arts
Kelowna, BC
Melbourne Design Week 2022
Melbourne, VIC
Australia's next top designerS
Interiors Australia | Denfair
Melbourne, VIC
2021
THE NORTHERN BEACHES ENVIRONMENTAL ART AND DESIGN PRIZE EXHIBITION
Manly Art Gallery & Museum
Manly, NSW
Sampling the future
National Gallery of Victoria
Melbourne, VIC
workshopped21
The Australian Design Centre
Darlinghurst, NSW
reimagine 2021 art prize exhibition
Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre
Hornsby, NSW
Eleven Under thirty exhibition
The New Artisans Gallery
Milsons Point, NSW
2020
Conversations and collaborations
Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert
Rushcutters Bay, NSW
Global Grad Show Dubai
Virtual Exhibition
Dubai, U.A.E.
Gallery Lane Cove + Creative studios
Sculpture Plinth
Lane Cove, NSW
FUTURE MAKERS Series - UNSW Art & Design
Virtual Showcase
Sydney, NSW
2018
Design Canberra - graphic Interventions
Canberra, ACT
2017
Vancouver Mural Festival
Vancouver, BC
The Show - Master of Design Exhibition
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Charles H. Scott Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2016
Scattered: Graduate Studio Open Studio Event
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Mitchell Press Studio
Vancouver, BC
ECUAD Student Art Sale
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Concourse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
ECUAD Faculty Show
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Concourse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2015
ECUAD Student Art Sale
Emily Carr University of Art and Design - Concourse Gallery
Vancouver, BC
2014
Ellipsis Travelling Exhibition
Vernon Public Art Gallery
Vernon, BC
Ellipsis
The University of British Columbia Okanagan - Fine Arts Building
Kelowna, BC
Art on the Line
The University of British Columbia Okanagan - Fipke Building
Kelowna, BC
2013
Crafted
Nishi Gallery
New Acton, ACT
Now & When: Contemplating Climates on the Southeast Coast
Sapphire Coast Marine Discovery Center
Eden, NSW
Artifact and Translation
The Australian National University - School of Art Foyer Gallery
Canberra, ACT
2012
EMBARK
The Australian National University - Furniture Workshop Gallery
Canberra, ACT
Incognito
Kelowna Art Gallery
Kelowna, BC
2011
8th Annual Wearable Art Gala
Alternator Centre for the Arts
Kelowna, BC
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
2022
design consultant
NDA
Sydney, NSW
2020
Recycling partner
Standard Print Co.
Redfern, NSW
2018
furniture DESIGNER maker
Hinterland Design
Vancouver, BC
STAGE DESIGN/PRODUCTION - Art School Anecdote PROJECT
The Australian National University’s School of Art
Canberra, ACT
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2020
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - DESIGN NEXT PROJECT
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2019
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - DESIGN NEXT PROJECT
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2017
Research Assistant
Graphic Research Unit at Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
Research Assistant
The Studio for Critical Making at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2016
Research Assistant
The Studio for Critical Making at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2015
Research Assistant
The Studio for Critical Making at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
Workshop Assistant
Industrial Design Workshop at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2013
Workshop Assistant
Furniture Design Workshop at The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
RESEARCH TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
2022
DESIGNING FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY - UNSW and Sydney Craft Week
Paddington, NSW
DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT 2 - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2021
UNSW ARTS, DESIGN & aRCHITECTURE HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH CONFERENCE - UNSW
Kensington, NSW
Paddington, NSW
ACUADS/DDCA CONFERENCE: NEW NETWORKS - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
AUS STS SITUATED PRACTICE WORKSHOP - UNSW and Powerhouse Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Kensington, NSW
Ultimo, NSW
DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT 2 - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
UNSW HDR CONFERENCE - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2020
A CRITICAL MAKING INVESTIGATION OF INCLUSIVITY IN MAKERSPACE CULTURE WORKSHOPS
Sydney, NSW
DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT 1 - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
UNSW HDR CONFERENCE - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2019
TRANSFORMATIONAL SPACES - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2018
OBJECT AS ACTIVIST - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
MEDIA
2022
"Beyond 3D Printing: with matthew harkness"
radio interview with sandra spencer
88.3 Southern FM's Tech Load
2021
"MELBOURNE'S NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA SAMPLES THE FUTURE"
Adrian Madlener
"BOAT BENCHES, WRAPPING AND TATTOO GUNS: STUDENT-LED APPROACHES TO CONCEPTUAL DESIGN"
Trent Jansen and Guy Keulemans
"REVIEW: WORKSHOPPED21 NEW AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE, LIGHTING AND OBJECT DESIGN"
Dr Stefan Lie
"THIS MACHINE INJECTS PLASTIC INTO YOUR SKIN TO FIGHT WASTE"
Fast Company
"MATT HARKNESS IS RECYCLING PLA WASTE USING TATTOOS"
3D Natives
"THIS BIORECYCLING MACHINE BY MATT HARKNESS REDUCES WASTE PRODUCED BY 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY"
Designboom
"The Biorecycling Machine project by Matt Harkness proposes human body as recycling infrastructure"
Design City Lab
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND BURSARIES
2022
- UNSW HDR Completion Scholarship
- HDR Research Output Award (UNSW)
- HDR Essential Costs of Research Funding Support (UNSW)
2021
- 2021 Kudos Emerging Artist + Designer Award - Finalist
- Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize Exhibition - Highly Commended
- WORKSHOPPED21 - Sustainable Design Award Winner
- HDR Research Output Award (UNSW)
- Reimagine2021 Art Prize Exhibition - Highly Commended
2018
- University International Postgraduate Award (UNSW)
- Design Canberra City Art Graphic Interventions Competition
2017
- The British Columbia Arts Council - BCAC Award
- Graduation Exhibition Bursary (ECUAD)
2016
- Research Fellowship (ECUAD)
- Emily Carr x Telus Wrap Competition
- Research Travel Award (ECUAD)
2015
- The British Columbia Arts Council Award
- Research Fellowship (ECUAD)
- Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (ECUAD)
2013
- International Student Exchange Program Award (ANU)
- School of Music Student Lounge Redesign Competition (ANU)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (UBCO)
2012
- Go-Global Exchange Scholarship (UBCO)
- Okanagan’s Dean’s List (UBCO)
2010
- UBC President’s Entrance Scholarship (UBCO)
2022
design consultant
NDA
Sydney, NSW
2020
Recycling partner
Standard Print Co.
Redfern, NSW
2018
furniture DESIGNER maker
Hinterland Design
Vancouver, BC
STAGE DESIGN/PRODUCTION - Art School Anecdote PROJECT
The Australian National University’s School of Art
Canberra, ACT
OTHER EXPERIENCE
2020
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - DESIGN NEXT PROJECT
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2019
RESEARCH ASSISTANT - DESIGN NEXT PROJECT
The University of New South Wales
Sydney, NSW
2017
Research Assistant
Graphic Research Unit at Emily Carr University of Art Design
Vancouver, BC
Research Assistant
The Studio for Critical Making at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2016
Research Assistant
The Studio for Critical Making at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2015
Research Assistant
The Studio for Critical Making at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
Workshop Assistant
Industrial Design Workshop at Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, BC
2013
Workshop Assistant
Furniture Design Workshop at The Australian National University
Canberra, ACT
RESEARCH TALKS AND WORKSHOPS
2022
DESIGNING FOR A CIRCULAR ECONOMY - UNSW and Sydney Craft Week
Paddington, NSW
DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT 2 - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2021
UNSW ARTS, DESIGN & aRCHITECTURE HIGHER DEGREE RESEARCH CONFERENCE - UNSW
Kensington, NSW
Paddington, NSW
ACUADS/DDCA CONFERENCE: NEW NETWORKS - Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology
Melbourne, VIC
AUS STS SITUATED PRACTICE WORKSHOP - UNSW and Powerhouse Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences
Kensington, NSW
Ultimo, NSW
DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT 2 - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
UNSW HDR CONFERENCE - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2020
A CRITICAL MAKING INVESTIGATION OF INCLUSIVITY IN MAKERSPACE CULTURE WORKSHOPS
Sydney, NSW
DESIGN HONOURS STUDIO RESEARCH PROJECT 1 - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
UNSW HDR CONFERENCE - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2019
TRANSFORMATIONAL SPACES - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
2018
OBJECT AS ACTIVIST - UNSW
Paddington, NSW
MEDIA
2022
"Beyond 3D Printing: with matthew harkness"
radio interview with sandra spencer
88.3 Southern FM's Tech Load
2021
"MELBOURNE'S NATIONAL GALLERY OF VICTORIA SAMPLES THE FUTURE"
Adrian Madlener
"BOAT BENCHES, WRAPPING AND TATTOO GUNS: STUDENT-LED APPROACHES TO CONCEPTUAL DESIGN"
Trent Jansen and Guy Keulemans
"REVIEW: WORKSHOPPED21 NEW AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE, LIGHTING AND OBJECT DESIGN"
Dr Stefan Lie
"THIS MACHINE INJECTS PLASTIC INTO YOUR SKIN TO FIGHT WASTE"
Fast Company
"MATT HARKNESS IS RECYCLING PLA WASTE USING TATTOOS"
3D Natives
"THIS BIORECYCLING MACHINE BY MATT HARKNESS REDUCES WASTE PRODUCED BY 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY"
Designboom
"The Biorecycling Machine project by Matt Harkness proposes human body as recycling infrastructure"
Design City Lab
SCHOLARSHIPS, AWARDS, AND BURSARIES
2022
- UNSW HDR Completion Scholarship
- HDR Research Output Award (UNSW)
- HDR Essential Costs of Research Funding Support (UNSW)
2021
- 2021 Kudos Emerging Artist + Designer Award - Finalist
- Northern Beaches Environmental Art & Design Prize Exhibition - Highly Commended
- WORKSHOPPED21 - Sustainable Design Award Winner
- HDR Research Output Award (UNSW)
- Reimagine2021 Art Prize Exhibition - Highly Commended
2018
- University International Postgraduate Award (UNSW)
- Design Canberra City Art Graphic Interventions Competition
2017
- The British Columbia Arts Council - BCAC Award
- Graduation Exhibition Bursary (ECUAD)
2016
- Research Fellowship (ECUAD)
- Emily Carr x Telus Wrap Competition
- Research Travel Award (ECUAD)
2015
- The British Columbia Arts Council Award
- Research Fellowship (ECUAD)
- Graduate Student Entrance Scholarship (ECUAD)
2013
- International Student Exchange Program Award (ANU)
- School of Music Student Lounge Redesign Competition (ANU)
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor Scholarship (UBCO)
2012
- Go-Global Exchange Scholarship (UBCO)
- Okanagan’s Dean’s List (UBCO)
2010
- UBC President’s Entrance Scholarship (UBCO)