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Bored Panda reached out with a few questions! Keki shared how she started the "Keki Struggles" Instagram account: "I was at work complaining about people in the subway station walking very close to me for no reason (there was plenty of space). My friends at work could relate, and when I drew this situation in a 4-panel comic, I wondered if it might be relatable to more people. Some of my friends also encouraged me to make a comic account. Fun fact: I never released that first comic ever. And since it was mid-2020 and not much else to do in the middle of a pandemic, I thought it might be a nice hobby."
When asked how she comes up with ideas for her comic panels, Keki explained that her comics are primarily inspired by her daily life or things she observes while walking around or talking to people. "I just like to observe, I guess," she said.
The feedback from her audience has been overwhelmingly positive. "My audience seems to be a bunch of nice people who can relate to most of my comics. I think some people find them funny, too," Keki remarked.
To ensure her comics remain relatable and engaging, Keki focuses on real-life situations she observes or experiences herself. "It helps to jump on current popular topics and trends," she added.
Keki also highlighted the most rewarding part of sharing her work on social media: "Seeing that some people really care and look forward to new posts is an incredible feeling. I met a lot of cool people and had such nice interactions with these strangers on the internet. Last but not least, I also got to meet all these other amazing artists from all over the world; making a comic on Instagram is not just about putting stuff out there, it is about building a supportive community with other artists. That can be very inspiring!"
