Nishant Choksi
Illustrator
In their own words
It feels like you’re working harder for less.
While it’s difficult to make a living solely from editorial illustration, it remains a place where I can express opinions and bring in humour and social commentary.
Articles & interviews3
- Good magazines copy, great magazines steal: The Fence on mining the archives to create one of the UK’s best periodicals
The article profiles The Fence, a UK-based satirical magazine known for its illustration-led design and evolving masthead. Founder Charlie Baker and art director Mathias Clottu discuss their archival inspirations, bespoke typography by Adrien Vasquez, and the magazine’s balance between tradition and experimentation. The piece highlights how The Fence’s design and editorial approach have made it one of the UK’s standout independent publications.
- Illustrators Face Budget Cuts and Rising Struggles in 2024
Liz Gorny’s opinion piece for It’s Nice That explores the precarious state of editorial illustration in 2024. Through interviews with illustrators Nishant Choksi and Sergio Membrillas, the article highlights shrinking budgets, the impact of AI, and the decline of magazine commissions. Despite these challenges, both artists express cautious optimism about the evolving landscape and new opportunities for creative expression.
- Real Review by OK-RM
BP&O’s Richard Baird reviews Real Review, a quarterly magazine designed by London studio OK-RM in collaboration with editor Jack Self. The article explores the publication’s unique folded format, material choices, and typographic approach, highlighting its intelligent blend of human and architectural references. The review praises the magazine’s compactness, visual rhythm, and thoughtful use of illustration and spot colour.