--- title: "My Design India Feature: Professional Illustration & Creative Process" description: "Explore my journey as a professional illustrator in Mumbai, featured in Design India. I specialize in custom illustrations, creative workshops, and portfolio reviews." canonical: https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/art-education-speaking-engagements/press-recognition last_updated: 2026-02-10 --- # My journey as a professional illustrator Tribe Verified · Featured in Design India magazine By [Shirish Ghatge](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams) · Travels across India for workshops and talks · ₹3,000 per hour (estimate) Part of [Art Education & Speaking Engagements](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/art-education-speaking-engagements). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/voyager_of_dreams/art-education-speaking-engagements/gallery) A look at my feature in Design India magazine and the stories behind my work. ## Photos and videos - ![The cover of Design India's 'Change Makers' issue, Pool 134, where my work was featured. Seeing my name on the cover of a respected design magazine was a truly humbling moment.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/253ce031-4832-45d7-99a4-9105b76cfd37) - ![The opening spread of my feature, titled 'Beyond the comfort zone'. It showcases my illustration 'God of small things' and introduces my journey as a professional illustrator.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ad68c3ae-a99a-45cb-b542-9374defc8a8e) - ![An inside look at the magazine article, where some of my other illustrations are shown alongside an interview. I discuss my inspirations and how art can be a powerful voice for social issues.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb8471b5-8faf-4ae1-aa00-fbde05b2fb7b) - ![A close up of the magazine cover, showing my name listed among other talented Indian designers and artists. I am grateful for the recognition and the platform to share my work.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/2cadb4b9-2eca-4dbf-9cf4-1e6017c72cbc) ## About Press & Recognition The Design India feature was a reminder of why I started. In the interview, I discussed how the 'God of small things' illustration came to be. It was not planned. It was a late-night response to the noise around us, proving that sometimes the rawest work connects the deepest. Being featured in Design India's 'Change Makers' issue was a humbling moment. It allowed me to step back and articulate why I moved away from digital-only workflows. In the article, I explore the 'Fintech-Design Bridge' and why I believe sketching remains vital in an era of AI-generated content. My work often starts in my sketchbooks. Whether I am at a coffee shop in Mumbai or working on a custom project, I focus on the 'why' before the 'how'. This philosophy guides my workshops and design talks, where I encourage students to move past the fear of perfection. When I speak at design colleges or conduct workshops, my goal is to bridge the gap between academic projects and the realities of the professional industry. I believe art is a conversation. If you look closely at my work, you will see a mix of urban themes, social observations, and personal experiments. I am always open to discussing new illustration projects, collaborative murals, or design industry talks. My process is always transparent, and I am happy to share the journey from the first pencil stroke to the final piece. ## About Shirish Ghatge I'm Shirish. When I’m not sketching in my Mumbai studio, I’m likely talking about why the analog process matters in a digital world. You will find me hosting creative workshops or reviewing portfolios, trying to make the design field a little more human. 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