In addtion to his professional growth Nikhil has also focused on developing and leading a diverse global community of artists. He has primarily focused on thematic monthly ‘challenges’ and created artworks, photos, designs and animations in an extensive range of different styles every month for over 6 consecutive years. Furthermore he has also made it possible for fellow designers to join him for these projects. The structure and creative direction provided by Nikhil for each one of his month-long ‘challenges’ in turn helps artists broaden their own understanding of the visual medium. Nikhil’s photos and design work have appealed to creative individuals that appreciate a strong aesthetic sense. He has received acclaim from his fellow creative peers for his unique ‘challenge’ based approach to design. His work has been showcased on several noteworthy blogs and social media outlets. These featured works have collectively reached over 500,000 people over the past year.