From editorial to advertising, Malika has worked for the likes of Vogue, BAFTA, Penguin Books and her favourite client – The New Yorker, for whom she has just designed her fifth cover. Working to a fluctuating timescale that can range from a couple of hours for a last-minute cover, to two weeks for a pre-planned theme, it’s fair to say that she’s mastered the art of working at lightning speed.

Originally from Paris, Malika grew up in a creative family, but her career started out on a distinctly different path – studying physics and maths. Soon realising it wasn’t for her, she went on to complete a BA in graphic design before moving to London. Ahead of her new show ‘Le Crazy’ at the Outline Editions Gallery, we hear how the Parisian-born, London-based illustrator set up on her own terms.